andTEAM 750,000 Copies · RIIZE 500,000 Copies · TXT 250,000 Copies · NiziU Wins Gold …K-Pop Gold Disk Applications in Japan

'K-pop' Artists Dominate Japan’s Music Market... A Large Number of 'Gold Disk' Certifications for April

Korean idol groups once again proved their firm status as 'K-pop' by recording overwhelming physical album sales in Japan’s music market. According to a report released on the 15th by the 'Japan Record Association', many Korean artists achieved a notable feat by sweeping 'Gold Disk' certifications based on April results.

Surpasses 750,000 Copies for a Single Album... 'andTEAM' Reaches 'Triple Platinum'

The group with the most standout performance is, without question, 'andTEAM'. Their Japanese mini 3rd album 'We on Fire' surpassed cumulative shipments of 750,000 copies and received 'Triple Platinum' certification. This is a decisive indicator of the explosive growth of their fandom in the local market. For reference, the 'Japan Record Association' grants certifications each month based on cumulative album shipments: 'Gold' for 100,000+ copies, 'Platinum' for 250,000+ copies, 'Double Platinum' for 500,000+ copies, 'Triple Platinum' for 750,000+ copies, and 'Million' for 1,000,000+ copies.

'RIIZE' · 'Tomorrow X Together', Prove Their Hit Power with a 'Platinum' Run

'RIIZE'’s momentum locally is also fierce. Their released Japanese single 2nd album 'All of You' recorded shipments of 500,000 copies or more, quickly landing on the 'Double Platinum' tier. Next, 'Tomorrow X Together(TXT)'’s mini 8th album '7TH YEAR: When the Wind Ceased for a While on the Thorns' also easily topped the 250,000 mark to earn 'Platinum' certification, solidifying their presence as a global trendsetter.

'NiziU' 'Gold' Win, 'K-pop'’s Unwavering Local Dominance

The localized girl group under JYP Entertainment, 'NiziU', added to its 'Gold' certification with its mini 2nd album 'GOOD GIRL BUT NOT FOR YOU', which posted sales of more than 100,000 copies. These consecutive achievements suggest that 'K-pop' artists are building a solid core fandom in Japan and using their strong physical album purchasing power to exert significant influence on the market.