SEVENTEEN, the powerhouse group consisting of S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino, continues to reign supreme in the music scene.

In the latest Circle Chart 2024 First Half rankings released on July 12, SEVENTEEN's blockbuster album "17 IS RIGHT HERE" secured the top spot.

The album's standard edition alone sold more than 3.08 million copies, making SEVENTEEN the only group to achieve triple million seller status in the first half of the year. Including sales from the Weverse edition (ranked 38th) and the kit version (ranked 48th), total sales surpassed an impressive 3.5 million copies.

SEVENTEEN's special unit project, Jeonghan X Wonwoo's single album "THIS MAN," also performed remarkably well. The standard edition ranked 20th and the Weverse edition 43rd, with combined sales nearing 790,000 copies. This is particularly notable considering it was released late last month with a short tracking period.

In addition to their recent releases, SEVENTEEN's earlier albums from 2024 also made significant strides on the charts. Their 2022 full-length album "Face the Sun" sold over 200,000 copies, securing the 47th spot in the first half album rankings. Furthermore, their 9th mini album "Attacca" (67th) and 11th mini album "SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN" (71st) both made it into the top 100 albums.

SEVENTEEN made headlines last year by setting a new record in K-pop history for the highest single album sales with their 10th mini album "FML," topping the annual album chart. Their 11th mini album released the same year also achieved record-breaking initial sales figures. By the end of 2023, SEVENTEEN's cumulative album sales had exceeded an impressive 16 million copies.

Fans are eagerly awaiting SEVENTEEN's upcoming album in the second half of this year, hoping to see them achieve "ten million seller" status once again.

SEVENTEEN also made their mark on the Circle Chart's global K-pop rankings for the first half of 2024, with a total of 7 songs, including the title track "MAESTRO." They secured positions on the digital, download, and streaming charts with 4 songs each, showcasing their broad appeal and enduring popularity.

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Dex, the youngest member of Around the World Since Birth 4, was spotted at Incheon International Airport on April 3, departing for Nepal.

The team is starting their adventure with an expedition to Mount Everest, followed by the tough Tea Horse Road trek.

Dex, who first appeared in Season 2, quickly became a fan favorite thanks to his UDT background, strong endurance, and unexpected humor.

Fans are excited to see if he will once again show off his toughness mixed with his signature clumsy charm.

At the airport, Dex wore high-altitude trekking gear and shared, "I heard this will be the toughest journey yet. But I'm excited to go on another trip with the hyungs. I'll return safely."

However, what caught fans’ attention the most was actor Lee Jong Suk’s reaction to Dex’s trip. The two became close after working together, and when Lee Jong Suk heard about Dex leaving for Everest, he reportedly said, "Why are you going there? Just stay home."

His straightforward and relatable reaction made fans laugh, with many saying they would have reacted the same way.

With Kian 84, Pani Bottle, Dex, and Lee Si Eon back together, Around the World Since Birth 4 is set to premiere in May on MBC.

Fans can’t wait to see the fun and chaos unfold!

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