The group &TEAM has released its first 'million-seller' album since its debut.
According to the Japan Record Association on the 8th, &TEAM's (Uijoo, Huma, Kay, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, Maki) third single 'Go in Blind' surpassed cumulative shipments of 1 million copies as of July, earning 'million' certification.
The Japan Record Association grants certifications based on cumulative monthly shipments of albums, categorizing them into 'Gold' (over 100,000 copies), 'Platinum' (over 250,000 copies), 'Double Platinum' (over 500,000 copies), 'Triple Platinum' (over 750,000 copies), and Million (over 1 million copies).
Earlier, &TEAM recorded a double crown, ranking first in both the 'Weekly Combined Single Ranking' and 'Weekly Single Ranking' on the Oricon Chart (as of May 5) with 'Go in Blind'. The points they earned at that time were the highest among male artists this year.
&TEAM noted, "We are truly happy to have achieved the 'million' milestone that we have aimed for for a long time, on our 3rd anniversary. Thanks to the LUNÉ (fan club name), we have been able to come this far. We will do our best to become an artist that fans can be proud of in the future."
&TEAM's growth is clearly evident in Japan. Throughout 2024, they are set to release a total of four albums and make over 300 appearances on Japanese TV programs. As a result of their active activities, the number of followers on their official social media accounts nearly doubled as of October 2024.
Additionally, the number of Spotify monthly listeners for 'Go in Blind', released in April, has increased by approximately 1.8 times compared to the same period last year. &TEAM has quickly expanded its recognition and influence, also setting its best record with its latest album, solidifying its position.
Furthermore, through its first Asia tour, which unfolded across nine cities, &TEAM attracted around 100,000 spectators, and on October 25-26, they will conclude the tour with the largest encore performance in team history at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan.
As &TEAM expands its global activities, it plans to accelerate its steps toward the world, using the solid achievement of being a 'million-seller' as a stepping stone.
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