LE SSERAFIM Strengthens Global Presence with Special International Music Award at Japan Record Awards

LE SSERAFIM has once again proven the global popularity of K-pop by winning the Special International Music Award at a prestigious Japanese music awards ceremony. On November 21, LE SSERAFIM (Kim ChaeWon, Sakura, Huh YunJin, Kazuha, Hong EunChae) became the first K-pop girl group to receive the Special International Music Award at the 66th Japan Record Awards. This award, hosted by the Japan Composer’s Association, boasts the longest tradition and prestige in Japan since its inception in 1959. The Special International Music Award is granted to artists who have shown outstanding global achievements during the year, transcending specific regions or countries, which makes it highly significant.

Through their agency Source Music, LE SSERAFIM expressed their gratitude, saying, “We thank all the fans who always support us and will continue to showcase the unique charm of LE SSERAFIM.” Beyond this award, LE SSERAFIM has also made their presence felt on international stages by winning major awards at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards.

The popularity of LE SSERAFIM is not limited to award ceremonies. They are receiving numerous requests to appear on various year-end special programs and are set to hold solo performances at Japan’s Fuji TV’s 2024 FNS Music Festival on December 11 and NHK’s 75th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen on December 31. Notably, they have been invited to the Kouhaku Uta Gassen for three consecutive years, drawing significant attention.

Meanwhile, LE SSERAFIM is scheduled to release their third Japanese single, ‘CRAZY,’ on December 11. The pre-released track ‘Star Signs’ made its way into the ‘Top 5’ on the real-time charts of LINE MUSIC and AWA on the day of release and was selected as the year-end campaign song for the major fashion shopping center Lumine, gaining immense popularity. There is much anticipation for LE SSERAFIM’s future endeavors.

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