LE SSERAFIM has once again proven their immense popularity with their latest mini-album "HOT." The album, released on March 14, has taken both domestic and international charts by storm, solidifying the group’s status as one of the leading acts in K-pop.
According to the latest Hanteo Chart report (March 17), "HOT" claimed No. 1 on the weekly album chart just three days after its release. Within this short period, the album recorded 580,367 copies sold, with over 560,000 copies moved on the first day alone—a testament to the group’s strong fanbase and growing commercial power.
The album also made an impressive impact on the global music market. On March 16, "HOT" secured No. 4 on the Worldwide iTunes Albums Chart, marking the highest ranking for a K-pop artist at the time. Additionally, the album ranked in the Top 10 of iTunes’ Top Albums Chart in 27 countries/regions, including Hong Kong and Canada.
Japan remains a key market for LE SSERAFIM, as evidenced by their strong performance on the Oricon Daily Album Ranking. On March 15, "HOT" debuted at No. 1, continuing the group's streak of six consecutive albums topping Oricon's album charts since their debut.
International media have also taken notice of LE SSERAFIM’s impact. Vogue US praised the album, calling it "a project that pioneers new artistic fields," while NME UK highlighted the group's bold approach, stating, "LE SSERAFIM constantly defy genre expectations and evolve with each comeback."
Critics and fans alike commend the group’s ability to reinvent themselves, describing them as a team that never ceases to grow and surprise audiences with each release.
Meanwhile, LE SSERAFIM continues to expand their discography, dropping a remix album of "HOT" on March 17, further cementing their dominance in the industry.
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LE SSERAFIM has once again proven their immense popularity with their latest mini-album "HOT." The album, released on March 14, has taken both domestic and international charts by storm, solidifying the group’s status as one of the leading acts in K-pop.
According to the latest Hanteo Chart report (March 17), "HOT" claimed No. 1 on the weekly album chart just three days after its release. Within this short period, the album recorded 580,367 copies sold, with over 560,000 copies moved on the first day alone—a testament to the group’s strong fanbase and growing commercial power.
The album also made an impressive impact on the global music market. On March 16, "HOT" secured No. 4 on the Worldwide iTunes Albums Chart, marking the highest ranking for a K-pop artist at the time. Additionally, the album ranked in the Top 10 of iTunes’ Top Albums Chart in 27 countries/regions, including Hong Kong and Canada.
Japan remains a key market for LE SSERAFIM, as evidenced by their strong performance on the Oricon Daily Album Ranking. On March 15, "HOT" debuted at No. 1, continuing the group's streak of six consecutive albums topping Oricon's album charts since their debut.
International media have also taken notice of LE SSERAFIM’s impact. Vogue US praised the album, calling it "a project that pioneers new artistic fields," while NME UK highlighted the group's bold approach, stating, "LE SSERAFIM constantly defy genre expectations and evolve with each comeback."
Critics and fans alike commend the group’s ability to reinvent themselves, describing them as a team that never ceases to grow and surprise audiences with each release.
Meanwhile, LE SSERAFIM continues to expand their discography, dropping a remix album of "HOT" on March 17, further cementing their dominance in the industry.
