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@Jeff__Benjamin
Here we go! @IVEstarship is coming onto the stage for their media showcase for #LoveDive. The members look amazing in preppy/school-inspired looks. Everyone in navy skirts, white long-sleeve button downs and red ties! They vary up their style w/ different jackets and accessories
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@Jeff__Benjamin
Coming up: IVE is holding online media showcase for 2nd single album #LOVEDIVE at 4PM KST/3AM EST!
Starting very soon! I'll share as many updates as possible!
1028
@Jeff__Benjamin
BIGBANG IS BACK: The K-pop legends have returned with new single "Still Life"
You can listen in a new experience in @Dolby Atmos quality on @TIDAL now: tidal.com/browse/playlis…
1029
@Jeff__Benjamin
Always incredible sports, @BTS_twt cheer and give a standing applause for Doja Cat and SZA for their win at the #GRAMMYs
The camera also caught the BTS members high-fiving one another at the end as well—their teamwork together is felt. Class acts @bts_bighit
1030
@Jeff__Benjamin
Update: Industry predictions have @NCTsmtown_DREAM's 'Glitch Mode' debuting in the Top 15 of the @billboard 200 with nearly 28,000 in U.S. sales (26,000 of which are pure album sales)
Really close for Top 10 debut, but still to be seen how the numbers work out in a tight week
1031
@Jeff__Benjamin
My top artist in March on @TIDAL was @Stray_Kids! #MyTIDALartists
Don't forget part of your subscription service fees go DIRECTLY to the artist at @TIDAL ♥️
1032
@Jeff__Benjamin
#Voyager was a special moment for Kihyun and I'm glad I got to get his reflections as a singer, a songwriter, a creative and how it distinguishes him from @OfficialMonstaX
Full feature on @Forbes: forbes.com/sites/jeffbenj…
1033
@Jeff__Benjamin
Ok, yes, I think +his is going to work
1034
@Jeff__Benjamin
Sending a congratulations to Kihyun for sending all three of his #Voyager songs to the Top 10 of @billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart for his first appearances as a soloist 📈
Voyager - No. 6
Rain - No. 8
,(Comma) - No. 9
1035
@Jeff__Benjamin
Here we go #Carats: A midnight release on New Music Friday for SEVENTEEN's first-ever English single via @HYBEOFFICIALtwt @pledis_17 @GeffenRecords
Get ready for April 15!!! twitter.com/pledis_17/stat…
1036
@Jeff__Benjamin
A dope comeback from @BAE173_official! I almost didn't recognize some of the @BAE173_member's with how mature they were looking—really cool song and visuals, guys! Congratulations 👏👏 youtube.com/watch?v=rF2Zd-…
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@Jeff__Benjamin
As a part of Capitol Music Group, Virgin Music is the independent distributor that has serviced and promoted albums for NCT, NCT 127 and SuperM albums in the U.S. (all of which have had great chart results!)
1038
@Jeff__Benjamin
Saw the conversation so thought I'd clear up: It looks like SM Entertainment is the only distributor for NCT Dream's #GlitchMode. Confirmed that Virgin Music is not involved in this release but may be in future U.S. releases (so, Dream's numbers are really strong!)
1039
@Jeff__Benjamin
So sad to hear that Tom Parker of The Wanted has passed at age 33 following his battle with brain cancer as confirmed by wife Kelsey Hardwick. The couple welcomed have a daughter, born in 2019, and a son, was born in 2020, together. Rest In Peace.
1040
@Jeff__Benjamin
HUGE: @JYPETWICE announces their first stadium concert in America. An encore US date for their 'III' World Tour will take place at the @BancStadium on May 14!
This makes TWICE the second-ever #Kpop artist and first female #Kpop act to hold a stadium show stateside
1041
@Jeff__Benjamin
Haha aw
Stray Kids’ Changbin Delightfully Trends On Twitter For An Adorable Reason! via @KoreaPortal en.koreaportal.com/articles/52345…
1042
@Jeff__Benjamin
With the new week of @billboard chart updates, some additional big moments for @Stray_Kids:
-"Maniac" is No. 19 on the Hot 100 Bubbling Under, fourth #Kpop group to enter this chart
-"Maniac" is No. 1 on World Digital Song Sales, second chart-topper for SKZ after "Mixtape : OH"
1043
@Jeff__Benjamin
@marktuan, "My Life"
"The moment I heard 'My Life,' I knew Mark was moving into a special moment in his career. The honesty in these lyrics...is heartbreaking and shows a more vulnerable side of the star — one we never really saw in his past releases"
tidal.com/magazine/artic…
1044
@Jeff__Benjamin
@RBW_MAMAMOO's Whee In, "Pink Cloud"
"A simple-yet-stunning acoustic number that feels like you’ve been transported to the singer's happy place"
tidal.com/magazine/artic…
1045
@Jeff__Benjamin
Like I always say for a first-time entry, streaming is going to be crucial to rising higher and making it onto the chart 💪💪
1046
@Jeff__Benjamin
According to early industry predictions, @Stray_Kids' #Oddinary should spend another week on the Billboard 200, likely within the Top 20
1047
@Jeff__Benjamin
According to early industry predictions, @NCTsmtown_DREAM is on its way to its first Billboard 200 entry with #GlitchMode
1048
@Jeff__Benjamin
Get well soon, Jungkook. You have the world wishing you the speediest recovery ever
Take care of yourself, you'll pull through, we're all cheering for you no matter what twitter.com/GeffenRecords/…
1049
@Jeff__Benjamin
One last thought: Last year we discussed what a US label deal could look like for SKZ. Some had worries about compromising their artistry but seeing Oddinary—written entirely by the members—soar to #1 when given a level playing field shows the importance of that equal opportunity twitter.com/Jeff__Benjamin…
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@Jeff__Benjamin
Guess I was too hype... I passed out for several hours after that Space ended 😅😂 thanks again for all the great messages!
@Jeff__Benjamin
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