K-Pop Dominates Global Charts: aespa, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, and More Make Headlines
Seoul, August 25, 2024 – The Korean music scene continues to make waves globally, with several popular acts achieving significant milestones this week. From record-breaking concerts to chartdominance, K-Pop groups are solidifying their international presence.
aespa Sets New Record in Tokyo Dome
aespa, the SM Entertainment girlgroup, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first female artist to hold solo concerts at the Tokyo Dome for two consecutive years. Their two-day concert, held on August 17th and 18th, drew a massiveaudience of 94,000 fans.
This achievement comes after a successful stadium tour across Japan, including stops in Fukuoka, Nagoya, Saitama, and Osaka, where all nine concerts were sold out, attracting a total of100,000 fans. Notably, even the limited view tickets for the Tokyo Dome concert were sold out, highlighting the immense popularity of the group.
SEVENTEEN’s US Tour Sees Overwhelming Demand
SEVENTEEN, the popular boy group under PLEDIS Entertainment, is experiencing a surge in popularity in the US. Their SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR IN US tour, which kicked off on August 15th, has seen tickets for nine out of ten shows sold out.
The tour, which includes two shows each in New York, Rosemont, Los Angeles, and Oakland, as well as one show in San Antonio, has been met with overwhelming enthusiasm from American fans. The demand was so high that an additional show was added in Los Angeles, which also sold out within three hours of tickets going on sale.
SEVENTEEN is set torelease their 12th mini-album in October, followed by the start of their world tour in Goyang, South Korea, on October 12th and 13th.
Stray Kids’ Thunderous Achieves Gold Certification in the US
Stray Kids, the JYP Entertainmentboy group, has received a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for their hit song Thunderous. The RIAA certification is awarded based on US domestic sales, with Gold certification being awarded for sales exceeding 500,000 units.
This achievement is a testament tothe growing popularity of Stray Kids in the US market. The group is currently gearing up for their dominATE world tour, which will kick off in Seoul on August 24th and 25th, and continue with shows on August 31st and September 1st.
Jimin ContinuesChart Dominance with MUSE
BTS member Jimin continues to dominate the US charts with his second solo album MUSE. The album and its lead single Who have remained on the Billboard charts for four consecutive weeks.
The latest Billboard charts, released on August 20th, showWho at number 29 on the Hot 100, down five places from the previous week. MUSE sits at number 58 on the Billboard 200, down 26 places from the previous week.
FIFTY FIFTY Set to Release New Song Starry Night
FIFTY FIFTY, the girl group under ATTRAKT, is set to release a new song titled Starry Night on August 21st. The group has been making headlines recently due to a legal dispute with their agency. However, despite the controversy, they continue to releasenew music, showcasing their dedication to their craft.
K-Pop’s Global Impact
These recent achievements by K-Pop artists highlight the growing global impact of the genre. From record-breaking concerts to chart dominance, K-Pop continues to captivate audiences worldwide. With their talent, dedication, andinfectious energy, these artists are proving that K-Pop is here to stay.
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