It was reported on June 14 that NCT 127’s “Cherry Bomb,” along with four of G-Dragon’s songs, have been ruled as unfit for broadcast.

The tracks “Middle Fingers-Up,” “BULLSHIT,” “SUPER STAR,” and “Divina Commedia” from G-Dragon’s latest album “Kwon Ji Yong” failed to pass KBS’s review due to profane and vulgar expression. The lyrics of “SUPER STAR” also mentioned a specific product brand.

Another song that was deemed unfit for broadcast was NCT 127’s title track “Cherry Bomb.” According to KBS, the lyrics containing expressions like “head shot pop” seemed to depict violent behavior.

What are your thoughts on KBS’s decision?

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Six of the spots in the top 15 of Billboard’s World Albums chart have been grabbed by Korean artists this week!

On June 13, Billboard released its latest weekly World Albums chart, which is dated for the week of June 24.

As was previously announced, G-Dragon’s new album “Kwon Ji Yong” has taken the top spot on the chart, as well as the Heatseekers Albums chart. The album has also come in at No. 192 on the Billboard 200 chart with only one day of recorded U.S. sales!

DAY6’s first full album “Sunrise” has grabbed the No. 6 spot on the World Albums chart. The album is a compilation of the group’s releases from their monthly project “EveryDay6” and new songs including their title track “I Smile.”

The top 35 trainees of “Produce 101 Season 2” have also made it to the World Albums chart with their release entitled “Produce 101: 35 Boys 5 Concept,” which includes the songs from their concept challenge. The mini album makes its debut on the chart at No. 9.

Coming in at No. 11 on the chart is SEVENTEEN’s fourth mini album “Al1” (featuring the title track “Don’t Wanna Cry”) which first made its debut two weeks ago at No. 2.

Meanwhile, BTS’s repackaged album “You Never Walk Alone” is still on the chart after recently making a return, and is currently sitting at No. 12. The group is also at No. 2 on the Social 50 chart, with Ariana Grande in the No. 1 spot this week.

Singer-songwriter Suran’s first mini album has also achieved a spot on the World Albums chart! Her new mini album “Walkin'” has made its debut on No. 14.

Congratulations to all the artists!

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After four years, G-Dragon has finally come back with a solo album and it is continuing to set new records worldwide, especially in China!

In reference to China’s biggest music streaming site QQ Music, YTN shared, “In China, G-Dragon’s new album ‘Kwon Ji Yong’ has raised 1.26 billion won (approximately $1.12 million) in revenue in a day.” The album sold 762 thousand copies within the first day.

As of June 12, 939 thousand copies of “Kwon Ji Yong” have sold on China’s QQ Music, and the album is expected to soon reach 1 million copies. The digital album is also ranking within the top ten most sold albums.

Meanwhile, G-Dragon has scored a perfect all-kill in major Korean charts with his new song “Untitled, 2014,” and is continuing to rule the charts.

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