Sayart.net - Seventeen′s Resounding Triumph: ＂Always Yours＂ Album Sweeps Japanese Music Charts

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In a resounding testament to their global resonance, the K-pop sensation Seventeen has set Japanese music charts ablaze with the release of their latest album, "Always Yours."

The revelation came from the band's agency, Pledis Entertainment, who announced on Wednesday that Seventeen had unveiled their inaugural Japanese best-of album at the stroke of midnight on Tuesday.

Bearing the evocative title "Always Yours," this expansive 27-track compilation showcases the essence of Seventeen's musical prowess, encompassing 25 of their chart-topping hits, alongside two new original Japanese tracks: "Ima - Even if the world ends tomorrow-" and "Sara Sara."

With its debut, "Always Yours" soared to the pinnacle of prominent music charts, notably securing the coveted No. 1 position on the real-time albums chart of Line Music. Additionally, "Ima - Even if the world ends tomorrow-" claimed leadership in the music video rankings on the same platform, while "Sara Sara" ascended to the summit of the weekly chart.

The prelude to this achievement was signaled by "Sara Sara," which, even before the album's official release, had catapulted to the apex of real-time singles charts on Line Music, AWA, and mu-mo. Its enduring success maintained its hold on the upper echelons of these charts as of Wednesday.

Seventeen's magnetic appeal has extended well within the borders of Japan. Making their official Japanese debut in May 2018 with the EP "We Make You," the 13-member ensemble has since left an indelible mark with two additional EPs, four singles, and one compilation album.

The group's trajectory of triumph doesn't stop there. Their latest Korean album, "FML," which graced the music scene in May, impressively clinched the No. 1 position on three weekly rankings of Japan's prominent music sales provider, Oricon. Moreover, it seized the summit of four pivotal charts on Billboard Japan, including the coveted Artist 100 and Top Album Sales categories.

Seventeen's journey of accomplishments continues to unfold as they gear up for their inaugural dome concert tour, aptly named "Seventeen Tour 'Follow' to Japan." The groundbreaking tour is set to captivate audiences across five Japanese cities—Tokyo, Saitama, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka—with the first set of performances slated for September 6th and 7th at the Tokyo Dome.

As the K-pop phenomenon Seventeen conquers Japanese music charts and embarks on an unprecedented tour, their resonating impact on the global music landscape remains undeniable.

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