SEVENTEEN Shines with ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ Album in Japan and Beyond
SEVENTEEN’s 5th Album Reaches New Heights in Japan and Internationally
SEVENTEEN Achieves Double Platinum in Japan
In a notable achievement, K-pop group SEVENTEEN has added another milestone to their illustrious career. According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), the group’s recently released 5th studio album, ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’, surpassed 500,000 copies in shipments by May. This milestone earned them a ‘Double Platinum’ certification, building on a legacy of certified sales success.
Accumulating Accolades
This recent certification marks SEVENTEEN’s 19th Gold Disc acknowledgment from the RIAJ, underscoring their enduring popularity in Japan. Not just an isolated success, earlier this year in March, their Japanese single titled ‘Shohikigen’ achieved a ‘Triple Platinum’ status, emphasizing their growing dominance in the first half of the year.
Furthermore, ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ has topped major Japanese music charts. The album clinched the Oricon ‘Daily Album Ranking’ top spot seven times and dominated both the ‘Weekly Album Ranking’ and ‘Weekly Combined Album Ranking’ charts. It also conquered several charts under Billboard Japan, including ‘Hot Album,’ ‘Artist 100,’ and ‘Top Albums Sales’.
International Chart Success
The popularity of ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ isn’t confined to Japan. Globally, SEVENTEEN has made impressive strides on various music charts. The initial sales of the album tallied a staggering 2.52 million copies during its first week post-release, securing the band the top position on both the Hanteo Chart and Circle Chart.
Additionally, the group climbed to the 2nd spot on Billboard 200 in the United States on its June 14 listing, matching their personal best position on this prestigious chart and affirming their global influence.
Upcoming Collaborations and Releases
In a forthcoming treat for fans, SEVENTEEN will unveil the music video for their new track ‘Bad Influence’, featuring the legendary Pharrell Williams, on June 11. The video promises to captivate viewers with unique outfits from collaborations with platforms like JOOPITER and fashion brands such as sacai.
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With their consistent performance and innovative collaborations, SEVENTEEN continues to solidify their status as a global music powerhouse. Stay tuned to their official Twitter and YouTube channels for upcoming releases and news.
