[🔥NEW!] SEVENTEEN Crushes Japanese Charts with 5th Album ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’

SEVENTEEN Takes Over with Record-Breaking Album Launch

[CBC News] K-pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) is making waves with their latest album, ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’. According to Pledis Entertainment under HYBE, the album debuted at No.1 on Japan’s Oricon Daily Album Ranking on May 27.

Soon after its release, the record claimed the top spot on major charts including Line Music Japan’s Album Top 100 (both real-time and daily charts), as well as topping the iTunes and Apple Music Top Albums charts worldwide.

Global Sales and Streaming Domination

With 2.27 million copies sold within just 24 hours of release, ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ made a stunning entrance in global rankings. It topped the Worldwide iTunes Albums chart and ranked second on the European iTunes Albums chart.

The lead single ‘THUNDER’ quickly shot up to No.1 on Korean streaming platforms Melon and Bugs, and jumped from 7th to 2nd place on the Worldwide iTunes Songs chart in a single day. Its music video trended globally on YouTube, becoming one of the top rising videos in countries like Korea, Japan, Canada, Germany, and the UK — even topping YouTube’s global Music Video Trending list.

TV Appearances Strengthen Their Global Appeal

To promote the album, members of SEVENTEEN are actively engaging with fans via appearances on various entertainment shows. The8 and Vernon showcased their charm in web variety shows ‘Neighborhood Star K Show’ and ‘Cellphone KODE’, respectively. All 12 members united for ‘Na Young-seok’s Wagle Wagle’, displaying their tight-knit teamwork.

In a special comeback episode of SEVENTEEN’s own YouTube series ‘GOING SEVENTEEN’, the group recreated their early variety show appearances in a playful faux-documentary format. Their recent ‘Rings Ceremony’ video featured heartfelt messages, including, “We will continue to shine as SEVENTEEN and challenge eternity,” reflecting their deep love for fans.

More to Come

SEVENTEEN is set to kick off their official promotions with a performance on Mnet’s ‘M Countdown’ today. As their activities unfold, fans can expect even more explosive performances and achievements from this globally acclaimed boy group.

Given their massive first-day sales and strong media presence, SEVENTEEN is poised to further solidify their standing as a leading global K-pop act in 2024.