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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Song Hye Kyo’s much-anticipated return to the big screen with The Black Nuns is making waves, as the film shoots straight to the number one spot in overall pre-sale rankings, even beating out Hyun Bin’s Harbin.

The Black Nuns is a chilling thriller about a group of individuals who perform forbidden rituals to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. And it’s already generating tons of buzz!

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, as of 11 AM on January 15, The Black Nuns is leading the pack with a 16.4% pre-sale rate, having sold 38,391 tickets in advance. This is a strong indicator of the film’s high pre-release anticipation, even with nine days still left before its official opening.

With its unique storyline and gripping visual appeal, The Black Nuns is expected to inject fresh energy into the upcoming theater season. Song Hye Kyo has been actively promoting the film, making appearances on tvN's You Quiz on the Block, the web variety show Jeong Jae Hyung's Fairy Table, and sharing vlog videos on the Davichi Kang Min Kyung channel. All of these efforts are driving the film’s rising pre-sale numbers.

The film is also drawing attention for its star-studded cast, which includes not only Song Hye Kyo but also Jeon Yeo Bin, Lee Jin Wook, and Moon Woo Jin, all of whom deliver impressive performances.

The Black Nuns is set to hit theaters on January 24, and it looks like it’s already on track to be a massive success.

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