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The K-Pop landscape shines brightly with remarkable achievements from artists like BTS, TXT, and Seventeen. These Korean pop groups continue to break records and reach new heights. Recently, Jin from BTS celebrated a significant milestone with his debut solo album, “HAPPY.” This album achieved platinum certification in Japan after surpassing 250,000 shipments. It marks Jin’s first platinum certification as a solo artist.
Upon its release, “HAPPY” debuted explosively, climbing to the top of the Oricon weekly digital album rankings. It achieved nearly 220,000 sales on its first day, securing the number one spot on the daily album ranking. This solidifies Jin’s place in the hearts of fans around the world.
Adding to the excitement in K-Pop, Tomorrow X Together (TXT) celebrated their seventh mini-album, “Star Chapter: Sanctuary.” This album earned gold disc platinum certification, bringing their total to 13 certified albums, with six from Korea and seven from Japan. TXT set a new record for the most consecutive number one albums by a foreign artist on the Oricon chart. This achievement showcases their growing popularity and influence.
Moreover, TXT’s album was recognized in Billboard Japan’s 2024 year-end charts. It featured in both “Hot Albums” and “Top Album Sales,” further highlighting the group’s impact on the music industry.
Not to be outdone, Seventeen achieved double platinum certification for their fourth Japanese single, “Shohikigen.” This brings their total of gold disc certified albums to an impressive 18. In 2023 alone, the group earned four certifications, starting with their best album, “17 IS RIGHT HERE.”
The single “Shohikigen” also made waves on the charts. It debuted at number one on the Oricon daily album ranking and maintained that position for nine consecutive days. Additionally, it topped the Oricon weekly single ranking and Billboard Japan’s top single sales chart. This showcases Seventeen’s undeniable prowess and popularity in the K-Pop scene.
As K-Pop continues to flourish globally, the achievements of BTS, TXT, and Seventeen remind us of the genre’s dynamic nature. The incredible dedication of these artists contributes to their success. Fans around the world can look forward to more exciting milestones. These talented groups continue to push the boundaries of music and performance.
This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.
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