The group SEVENTEEN (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, Doyoung, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) has dominated major album charts in Japan with their 5th studio album.
On the 29th, according to Pledis Entertainment, a label under HYBE Music Group, SEVENTEEN's 5th studio album 'HAPPY BURSTDAY' went straight to number one on the latest Oricon Daily Album Rankings released the day before (May 27).
This album hit number one on the real-time chart of Japan's LINE MUSIC 'Album Top 100' immediately after its release and achieved the highest position on the daily chart (May 27). Furthermore, it topped both the iTunes 'Top Album' chart and the Apple Music 'Top Album' chart.
SEVENTEEN is continuing their success both domestically and internationally with 'HAPPY BURSTDAY.' The album recorded sales nearly reaching 2.27 million copies on its release day and achieved first and second place on the 'Worldwide iTunes Album' and 'European iTunes Album' charts, respectively.
The title track 'THUNDER' reached number one on Melon's 'Top 100' and Bugs' real-time chart and is maintaining a high position. Additionally, the song entered the 'Worldwide iTunes Song' chart at number seven immediately after release, then rose to number two the following day on the 28th. The music video for 'THUNDER,' released on the HYBE Labels YouTube channel, ranked among the top trending music videos on YouTube in various countries and regions, including Korea, Japan, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom, securing the top spot on YouTube trending worldwide.
SEVENTEEN is increasing interest in their new release by appearing on various entertainment shows. DK and Vernon enhanced their friendly charm by appearing on the web entertainment shows 'Neighborhood Star K Show' and 'Cell Phone KODE', while all 12 members showcased their exceptional teamwork in 'Na Young-seok's Wagal Wagal'.
The self-produced content 'GOING SEVENTEEN', released on the 28th, is also generating buzz. In this episode, made in the style of a fake documentary, the members recreated entertainment appearances from their debut days, bringing laughter. The subsequently posted video 'RINGS CEREMONY' contained members' wishes, stating, "We will continue to challenge eternity as the shining SEVENTEEN," which brought a touch of emotion.
Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN will start appearing on various music shows, beginning with Mnet's 'M Countdown' on the 29th, showcasing their new song performances.
[Photo] Provided by Pledis.
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