K-pop sensation LE SSERAFIM has once again demonstrated their immense popularity with their latest mini-album ‘HOT’. According to the Hanteo weekly album chart released on March 17, ‘HOT’ recorded an impressive 580,367 copies sold within just three days, securing the No.1 spot. The album also debuted at the top of the daily charts upon its release, maintaining strong momentum.
Beyond Korea, LE SSERAFIM continues to make waves worldwide. ‘HOT’ ranked as the top K-pop album on the ‘Worldwide iTunes Album Chart’ for three consecutive days. It entered the ‘Top Albums’ charts in 40 countries, including the U.S., U.K., Japan, and France, with particularly high rankings in Hong Kong, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Italy.
In Japan, the album sold 69,291 copies on its release day, claiming the No.1 spot on Oricon’s daily album ranking. This achievement follows the group’s consistent dominance on Japanese charts since their debut album ‘FEARLESS’.
International media outlets have also recognized LE SSERAFIM’s impact. American fashion magazine Vogue praised ‘HOT’ as “an album that pioneers a new direction for the group,” while the British music publication NME noted that the album brings “a new perspective to their adventurous spirit.”
Through ‘HOT’, LE SSERAFIM showcases their continuous growth and transformation, consistently surprising fans with their musical evolution. Their fearless approach to new genres resonates with audiences worldwide, solidifying their influence in the global music industry.
Meanwhile, the group released a remix album of ‘HOT’ on March 17, featuring five tracks, including the original song, an English version, sped-up and slowed+reverb versions, and an instrumental track. This diverse collection allows fans to enjoy different interpretations of ‘HOT’.
As a rising force in the K-pop industry and a growing global act, LE SSERAFIM’s future endeavors are highly anticipated. With continuous engagement with international fans and boundary-pushing music, they are set to make an even greater impact on the global stage.
