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Stray Kids, ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, NCT 127, ALD1, CORTIS, And NEXZ Earn Circle Triple Million And Platinum Certifications

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🗓️ Oct 20, 2026, 9:36 PM UTC⏱️ 1 min read👀 3 views💬 0

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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…

Stray Kids, ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, NCT 127, ALD1, CORTIS, And NEXZ Earn Circle Triple 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, Stray Kids × About group Stray Kids Stray Kids is an eight-member self-producing boy group known for intense performances, experimental sound, and powerful rap lines. Tap again to view profile → Close earned two separate certifications for their latest mini album “THIS & THAT.” The group received an official triple million certification for selling over 3 million copies of the regular version of the album, while the FANS version was certified platinum for over 250,000 copies sold.

ENHYPEN × ENHYPEN About group ENHYPEN ENHYPEN is a six member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity. Tap again to view profile → Close similarly earned two separate certifications for their latest mini album “THE SIN : BLISS.” The regular version of the album received an official million certification for over 1 million copies sold, while the Weverse version was certified platinum for over 250,000 copies sold.

ATEEZ × ATEEZ About group ATEEZ 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 stage presence. Tap again to view profile → Close also earned an official million certification for selling over 1 million copies of their latest mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5.”

ALPHA DRIVE ONE × About group ALPHA DRIVE ONE ALPHA DRIVE ONE (알파드라이브원), also known as ALD1, is an eight-member boy group under WAKEONE. The group consists of LEO, JUNSEO, ARNO, GEONWOO, SANGWON, XINLONG, ANXIN, and SANGHYEON. Formed through BOYS II PLANET, ALPHA DRIVE ONE officially debuted on January 12, 2026 with the mini album EUPHORIA. The group name represents the goal of becoming the best (ALPHA), the passion and momentum to move forward (DRIVE), and unity as one team (ONE). Tap again to view profile → Close ’s “UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST” and NCT × NCT About group NCT NCT is a South Korean boy group formed by SM Entertainment with a unique multi-unit concept. There are 6 units within NCT; NCT 127, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, WayV, NCT U, NCT DOJAEJUNG. Tap again to view profile → Close 127’s “BLINGY” were both certified triple platinum for selling over 750,000 copies each.

Meanwhile, the Weverse version of CORTIS × CORTIS About group CORTIS CORTIS is a five-member boy group under BIGHIT MUSIC consisting of MARTIN, JAMES, JUHOON, SEONGHYEON and KEONHO. The group debuted in 2025. The name CORTIS is derived from the phrase "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES" and represents thinking freely beyond conventional rules and standards. The members participate collaboratively in music, choreography, performance and visual production. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s debut EP “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES” was certified double platinum for over 500,000 copies sold.

NEXZ × NEXZ About group NEXZ NEXZ is a seven-member global boy group formed through Nizi Project Season 2, a joint audition project between JYP Entertainment and Sony Music. The group consists of TOMOYA, YU, HARU, SO GEON, SEITA, HYUI, and YUKI. NEXZ globally debuted on May 20, 2024 with Ride the Vibe. The group name represents Next Z(G)eneration. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s latest mini album “SAUCIN’” was also certified platinum for selling over 250,000 copies.

Finally, in the streaming category, 10CM’s hit song “To Reach You” was certified platinum for surpassing 100 million streams.

Congratulations to all of the artists!

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