LE SSERAFIM Hits No.1 in Japan with ‘DIFFERENT’
[CBC News] K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM has added another milestone to their growing list of achievements. Their fourth Japanese single, ‘DIFFERENT’, soared straight to the top of Japan’s prestigious Oricon Singles Chart on its release day.
Massive Sales on Day One
According to Oricon’s rankings released on June 24, LE SSERAFIM (Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae) sold an impressive 98,898 copies on the first day, claiming the No.1 spot on the daily singles chart dated June 23. The group learned of this success during their showcase in Japan, where they shared the joyous moment with fans.
Making Waves on Japanese Music Platforms
The title track ‘DIFFERENT’ also hit No.4 on Japan’s iTunes Top Songs Chart as of the afternoon of June 24—marking the first time one of their original Japanese tracks has entered the chart. Originally pre-released on June 9, the song continues to trend high, recently maintaining a spot on Spotify Japan’s Daily Top Songs chart for two consecutive weeks, peaking at No.69.
Message Behind the Music
‘DIFFERENT’ delivers a powerful message about embracing individuality—celebrating the contrast between self-identity and societal expectations. The single album includes three tracks: the title song, ‘HOT – Japanese ver.-‘, and ‘Kawaii (Prod. Gen Hoshino)’. For ‘Kawaii’, renowned Japanese singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino took on production duties, while Huh Yunjin contributed the English lyrics. As of the morning of June 25, this track also reached No.9 on the Japan iTunes Top Songs Chart.
Taking the World Stage by Storm
LE SSERAFIM is currently captivating global audiences with their ‘2025 LE SSERAFIM TOUR ‘EASY CRAZY HOT.’ Kicking off in Incheon in April, the group has already held nine successful shows across Nagoya, Osaka, Kitakyushu, and Saitama in Japan. Their tour will continue through Taipei, Hong Kong, Manila, Bangkok, and Singapore this July and August. In September, the group will embark on their first North American tour, visiting Newark, Chicago, Grand Prairie, Inglewood, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, and Mexico City.
Adding to the excitement, LE SSERAFIM will hold their first-ever encore concerts at the iconic Tokyo Dome on November 18 and 19—solidifying their status as a global K-pop powerhouse.
Looking Ahead
With chart-topping singles and a world tour in full swing, LE SSERAFIM continues to write their own success story—one powerful, empowering song at a time. Fans around the world are bracing themselves for what’s next as the group confidently paves the way for the future of K-pop.
