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RIIZE, BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, TREASURE, ATEEZ, NewJeans, CORTIS, Hearts2Hearts, And More Earn Circle Million And Platinum Certifications

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2Circle Chart has announced its latest batch of official certifications!In 2018, the Korea Music Content Industry Association implemented a new certification sy…

RIIZE, BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, TREASURE, ATEEZ, NewJeans, CORTIS, Hearts2Hearts, And More Earn Circle Million And Platinum Certifications

Circle Chart has announced its latest batch of official certifications!

In 2018, the Korea Music Content Industry Association implemented a new certification system for album sales, song downloads, and online streaming. Starting with music released on or after January 1, 2018, Circle Chart now certifies albums platinum once they reach 250,000 sales, while albums that have sold a million copies or more receive a “million” certification.

This month, both RIIZE and BOYNEXTDOOR received separate million and platinum certifications for their latest releases.

The regular versions of RIIZE’s mini album “II” and BOYNEXTDOOR’s full-length album “HOME” both earned official million certifications for selling over 1 million copies each, while the SMC version of “II” and the Weverse version of “HOME” were both certified platinum for over 250,000 copies sold each.

Both Stray Kids Stray Kids K-POP GROUP Stray Kids is an eight-member self-producing boy group known for intense performances, experimental sound, and powerful rap lines. ’ 2021 holiday single album “Christmas EveL” and TREASURE’s latest mini album “NEW WAV” also earned million certifications for selling over 1 million copies each.

ATEEZ ATEEZ ATEEZ K-POP GROUP ATEEZ is an eight-member K-pop boy group known for powerful performances, intense choreography, and a strong global fanbase. Since debuting in 2018, they have built a reputation for cinematic concepts and commanding stag received two separate certifications for their recent mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5”: the regular version of the EP was certified triple platinum for over 750,000 copies sold, while the POCA version was certified platinum for over 250,000 copies sold.

The Weverse version of CORTIS’s latest EP “GREENGREEN” was certified triple platinum for selling over 750,000 copies, while Hearts2Hearts Hearts2Hearts K-POP GROUP Hearts2Hearts (하츠투하츠) is an 8-member girl group under SM Entertainment, debuting in 2025 with a fresh, emotional pop sound and a global focus. ’ latest mini album “Lemon Tang” was certified double platinum for over 500,000 copies sold.

Additionally, tripleS’s “LOVE&POP” pt.1 was certified platinum for over 250,000 copies sold.

In the streaming category, NewJeans NewJeans K-POP GROUP NewJeans is a five-member girl group known for their fresh Y2K-inspired style, smooth vocals, and viral hits. earned two separate certifications this month: “Hype Boy” was certified triple platinum after surpassing 300 million streams, while “Cookie” was certified platinum for hitting the 100 million mark.

Finally, ZO ZAZZ’s “Don’t you know,” BLACKPINK BLACKPINK K-POP GROUP BLACKPINK is one of the most influential K-pop girl groups in the world, known for their powerful performances, global chart success, and distinctive blend of pop, hip-hop, EDM, and rap. Formed by YG Entertainment, the g ’s Rosé’s “toxic till the end,” and aespa aespa aespa K-POP GROUP aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, consisting of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. Since their debut in 2020, aespa has gained international recognition for their innovative concept that ’s “Drama” were all certified platinum for reaching 100 million streams each.

Congratulations to all of the artists!

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