(Photo : BLACKPINK, (G)I-DLE, MAMAMOO, aespa)
According to a big data analysis of girl group brand reputation in February, BLACKPINK, (G)I-DLE, and MAMAMOO topped the list! Read on to see the top 30!
On Feb. 12, the Korean Business Research Institute revealed the most popular girl groups for the month of February! Among numerous girl groups in the music scene, BLACKPINK, (G)I-DLE, MAMAMOO, TWICE, and IZ ONE proved that they are the leading third-generation girl groups as they dominated the top 5.
Along with them, rookie groups such as aespa, PIXY, STAYC, Weeekly, and more are also showing off their potential to be the next leader girl groups of the fourth-generation of K-pop after entering the top 30!
(Photo : TREASURE and aespa)
Is there any secret why rookie groups such as TREASURE, aespa, and ENHYPEN are gaining massive popularity overseas? See what a Korean news outlet thinks about this.
As the K-pop industry is slowly transitioning to the fourth-generation era, there seems to be a common feature among K-pop idol groups that they are enjoying stardom in the global market.
On Feb. 9, news media outlet, Newsen, claimed that aside from their skills, being a multinational group such as NCT, Pentagon, BLACKPINK, and (G)I-DLE are advancing well in international countries, such as in the U.S.
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(Photo : Mark and GOT7)
As GOT7 Mark decided to move back to LA after ending his contract with JYP Entertainment, the idol avowed his new beginning in a video, sharing his temporary farewell with his co-members. Along with this, he also stated he s still a GOT7 member, and will always be.
On Feb.6, Saturday, a new video premiered on Mark s YouTube channel, Mark Tuan, with the title, a new beginning.
In the video, the lead rapper and visual of GOT7 shared footage of his departure from Korea to his hometown, Los Angeles (LA).
GOT7 Mark Give a Glimpse of His Departure in Korea + Temporary Goodbye with Members
On the list, NCT claimed the first and fifth spot, through NCT 2020: RESONANCE Pt. 2. In particular, the Smart Music Album or kit version placed in No. 1, while Departure version ranked fifth.
Following NCT is BTS BE (Essential Edition), while IZ ONE s online concert ONEIRIC THEATER Blu-ray and kit videos ranked third and fourth, consecutively.
Meanwhile, Colde s third mini-album 이상주의 ranked sixth, while OST of JTBC s Wednesday-Thursday drama Run On grabbed the seventh spot.
Here s the Full List of YES24 s Highest First Week Album Sales for February
Based on YES24 data from January 25, 2021 to January 31, 2021, the following acts recorded the highest album sales for the first week of February, solely for the purchases made in the platform.
US Dollar Time Cycle: USD Poised to Extend Push to Multi-Year Lows
2021-01-07 06:00:00
Daniel Moss,
Analyst
US Dollar Index, DXY, AUD/USD, NZD/USD, Time Cycle Analysis – Talking Points:
Time-cycle analysis suggests the US Dollar is poised to significantly underperform its major counterparts in the medium to long term.
AUD/USD soaring towards key psychological resistance.
NZD/USD eyeing a test of the 2018 high.
US Dollar Index (DXY) Monthly Chart – Extended Losses Appear in the Offing
DXY monthly chart created using Tradingview
The chart above highlights the cyclical pattern seen in the US Dollar Index over the past 34 years, with the DXY largely adhering to what appears to be a 16-year rotation. The index set significant bottoms in 1992 and 2008.