• LE SSERAFIM Surprises Fans with New Japanese Track 'Star Signs' as They Expand Globally

    LE SSERAFIM is surprising fans with the release of a brand-new Japanese track, “Star Signs,” showcasing their continued global expansion.

    On November 13th, LE SSERAFIM (Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, Hong Eunchae) dropped the song as part of their third Japanese single album, CRAZY. The track was made available on various music platforms at midnight, thrilling fans worldwide.

    “Star Signs” carries a powerful message about moving forward fearlessly with companions who share special bonds. The song features LE SSERAFIM’s smooth vocals alongside bouncy piano melodies, groovy bass, and a touch of City Pop, making it an instant hit with listeners.

    Along with the song, the group also released a lyric video on the HYBE Labels YouTube channel. The video shows the five members singing on a bus, traveling down a quiet night road, adding to the wintery, crisp atmosphere of the visuals. The combination of stylish visuals and the song's warm, inviting melody adds to its charm.

    This new release is part of LE SSERAFIM's third Japanese single album, CRAZY, which also includes Japanese versions of their popular tracks “CRAZY” from their fourth mini-album and “EASY” from their third mini-album.

    The group’s global presence continues to grow after winning awards at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards. As their popularity soars, fans are eagerly watching their rise in the Japanese market.

    Meanwhile, LE SSERAFIM's title track “CRAZY” continues to perform well on international charts. As of November 12th, Billboard ranked the song 167th on the Global 200 and 106th on the Global Excl. U.S. charts, marking 10 consecutive weeks on the charts. Their album also made it to 47th on the Top Current Album Sales chart and 8th on World Albums.

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  • BTS Jin's 'Running Wild' Soars to No. 1 on Spotify Japan, Hits Global Top 10

    BTS member Jin is taking the world by storm with his hit song Running Wild.

    Released on November 15, Running Wild is the title track from Jin's first solo album, Happy. The song blends a fresh new wave sound with British rock influences and pop rock elements, catching the attention of fans worldwide.

    On November 21, Running Wild reached the top spot on Spotify Japan's Daily Top Songs chart, showing its massive popularity.

    It also ranked No. 2 on the Spotify Top Songs chart in Korea and No. 6 globally, proving its broad appeal.

    Jin’s solo album Happy has also been a huge success. It sold over 219,000 copies on its first day, making it the third-highest album sales for a K-pop solo artist in Oricon Weekly Album Chart history.

    In just three days, Happy reached No. 1 on the Hanteo Country-by-Country Chart in Japan for the third week of November, solidifying Jin's status as a top global artist.

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