SEVENTEEN’s ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ Album Success and ‘THUNDER’ Impact

The K-pop group SEVENTEEN continues to captivate fans worldwide. Their fifth studio album, ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY,’ has topped the Oricon weekly album chart. This marks SEVENTEEN’s 14th number one on this chart, setting a new record for the most number one albums by a foreign artist.

‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ reached the top of the Oricon charts and gathered an impressive total of 467,000 points. This includes about 457,000 points in CD sales. This figure represents the highest weekly points for a foreign artist in 2023. The album achieved a triple crown on the Oricon weekly charts, reaching the top of the weekly digital album ranking and the overall album ranking. This showcases the album’s widespread appeal.

In addition to its success on Oricon, ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ secured the number one spot on Billboard Japan’s Top Albums Sales chart. The title track, ‘THUNDER,’ made waves, reaching second place on the Hot Shot Songs chart and twelfth on the Hot 100 chart. Released on May 26, the album has already sold over 2.52 million copies in its first week. This sets a record for the highest first-week sales of a K-pop album in 2023.

The popularity of ‘THUNDER’ extends beyond album sales. It quickly entered the Billboard Global 200 and Global (excluding the U.S.) charts, showcasing its streaming and download performance. This success reflects SEVENTEEN’s ability to connect with fans around the world. It further solidifies their status in the global music industry.

Looking ahead, SEVENTEEN fans can anticipate the return of the beloved content series ‘Going Seventeen.’ A new season is set to launch on the 25th, airing every Wednesday at 9 PM. This follows the success of a previous special episode that gained immense popularity on YouTube. With their continuous success and engaging content, SEVENTEEN remains a powerful force in the K-pop world.

Key Achievements of SEVENTEEN’s ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’

• Topped Oricon weekly album chart.
• Achieved 467,000 points, highest for a foreign artist.
• Secured number one on Billboard Japan’s Top Albums Sales chart.
• Sold over 2.52 million copies in the first week.

Impact of ‘THUNDER’

• Reached second on the Hot Shot Songs chart.
• Entered Billboard Global 200 and Global (excluding the U.S.) charts.

SEVENTEEN’s journey illustrates their remarkable growth in the K-pop scene. Fans eagerly await more music and content from this talented group.

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.