Sayart.net - Seventeen′s ＂FML＂ Shatters Records, Becoming K-Pop′s Best-Selling Album of All Time

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In an extraordinary milestone for the K-pop genre, boy band Seventeen's 10th EP, "FML," has secured its place in history as the top-selling album of all time. The album, released on April 24, has recently surpassed a remarkable 6.2 million copies in sales, according to Pledis Entertainment, the group's agency, citing data from YG Plus, the album's distributor. Astonishingly, this feat was accomplished in a mere two months since its release, solidifying Seventeen's status as trailblazers within the industry.

"FML" shattered previous sales records, marking the first time any K-pop album has reached the extraordinary milestone of 6 million copies sold. The group surpassed the previous record of 5.03 million copies, held by BTS' acclaimed 2020 album "Map of the Soul: 7."

Since its release, Seventeen's "FML" has been rewriting the history of K-pop. The album made an unprecedented impact on its first day by amassing an astounding 3 million in sales, making Seventeen the first artist in history to achieve such a monumental feat.

The success of "FML" extended beyond sales, as the album also made a significant impact on international music charts. It debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's prestigious albums chart, the Billboard 200, and remained on the chart for an impressive eight consecutive weeks. This achievement stands as the longest entry by any Seventeen album on the American albums ranking, further solidifying the group's global influence.

In Japan, "FML" emerged as the most successful K-pop album of the year thus far. It secured the No. 3 spot on prominent music charts such as Billboard Japan's Top Albums Sales and Oricon's First-Half Album Ranking. Seventeen's remarkable achievement as a Korean artist topping these esteemed lists demonstrates the group's growing popularity and impact on an international scale.

As Seventeen continues to captivate fans with their groundbreaking success, they are set to embark on a new concert tour titled "Follow" later this month. The tour will kick off in Seoul on July 21-22 at the Gocheok Sky Dome and subsequently travel to five cities in Japan, including Tokyo, Saitama, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka, from September until December. Fans eagerly anticipate the group's electrifying performances and the opportunity to celebrate their achievements together.

Adding to the excitement, Seventeen will release their first "best of" album on August 23 in Japan. This compilation album will feature the group's biggest hits, serving as a testament to their musical prowess and chart-topping success.

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