The group SEVENTEEN (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, THE 8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) has once again proven their overwhelming popularity in Japan.

On the 3rd, according to the Japan Oricon, SEVENTEEN’s 5th studio album ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ has recorded sales of over 457,000 copies, achieving 1st place in the latest ‘weekly album ranking’ (as of June 9, covering the period from May 26 to June 1). In particular, they achieved the highest weekly album sales among all international male and female artists who released albums this year.

In addition, SEVENTEEN continues to maintain their record of the most 1st place rankings by foreign artists on this chart, marking their 14th overall top position. Based on their mini album 9 ‘Attacca’, this also represents 10 consecutive works at 1st place.

‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ is receiving a hot response in Japan right after its release. It has swept the top ranks in real-time and daily ‘album top 100’ on Line Music, as well as in the local iTunes ‘top album’ chart and Apple Music ‘top album’ chart. In the Oricon ‘daily album ranking’, it has topped the chart for 6 consecutive days (from May 27 to June 1).

The 1st place streak is continuing on major domestic and global charts as well. The new release sold over 2.52 million copies in its first week (during the period from May 26 to June 1), topping the Hanter chart’s weekly album chart. This marks the highest initial sales (sales within the first week of release) among K-pop albums released this year. ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ also claimed the 1st place in the comprehensive category of daily and weekly ‘digital bestseller albums’ on China QQ Music.

The title track ‘THUNDER’ held the top position on the Bugs daily chart for 3 consecutive days (from May 30 to June 1). It also reached 1st place on Melon ‘top 100’ and has been consistently among the top ranks. ‘An explosive, mesmerizing song that cannot be compared to any other’ (U.S. Billboard), ‘A high-quality track suitable for large summer festivals’ (U.K. CLASH), ‘Showcases the chemistry of the members and the charm of the team’ (U.K. NME) are among the praise received from the foreign press.

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