SEVENTEEN (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) is celebrating another huge achievement with their Japanese single "Shohikigen" (消費期限/소비기한), their 4th single, reaching impressive milestones in Japan!

On December 10, the Japan Record Association announced that "Shohikigen" has surpassed 500,000 units in cumulative shipments as of November, earning the prestigious "Double Platinum" certification. This is a huge honor, as the Japan Record Association awards certifications based on album shipments, with Double Platinum being awarded for over 500,000 units sold.

With this achievement, SEVENTEEN now has an impressive 18 Gold Disc-certified albums. Notably, this year alone, they’ve earned four certifications, including their best album "17 IS RIGHT HERE" (Double Platinum), the special unit Jeonghan & Wonwoo's single "THIS MAN" (Gold), and their mini album "SPILL THE FEELS" (Platinum). This proves their strong and consistent success in Japan!

Shohikigen also made a massive impact on the charts, topping the Oricon Daily Album Ranking right after its release on November 27 and holding the number 1 spot for nine days in a row. The track also claimed the top spots in the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking (for the week of December 9), the Weekly Combined Single Ranking, and Billboard Japan’s Top Single Sales (for the week of December 4).

Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN’s ongoing Japanese Dome Tour is a huge hit, with sold-out concerts all over Japan. After their successful shows at Vantelin Dome Nagoya at the end of November, their Tokyo Dome concerts on December 4–5 received rave reviews from local media, with outlets like Tokyo Chunichi Sports calling it “filled with energy” and Nikkan Sports describing it as “proving their overwhelming popularity.” The tour continues with stops at Kyocera Dome Osaka (December 12, 14–15) and PayPay Dome Fukuoka (December 19, 21–22).

In addition, SEVENTEEN’s mini album "SPILL THE FEELS" was recently included in Billboard’s “25 Best K-Pop Albums of 2024: Staff Picks”. Billboard praised the album's diverse musical range, saying, "From the captivating disco ("Rain") to the addictive Miami bass ("Eyes on You"), SPILL THE FEELS still shows SEVENTEEN's endless ambition."

SEVENTEEN continues to dominate in both Japan and globally, showing no signs of slowing down!

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Actor Um Ki Joon is officially tying the knot today, December 22!

SunTree Entertainment, his agency, announced that the wedding will take place privately at a hotel in Seoul. The bride is a non-celebrity, and the ceremony will be an intimate gathering of family and close friends.

Back in May, Um Ki Joon opened up about his engagement in a heartfelt handwritten letter. He wrote, “I always thought marriage wasn’t in the cards for me. But then I met someone warm and thoughtful, and we decided to start a new chapter in life together.”

He also expressed his gratitude to fans, promising, “I’ll never forget the love and support you’ve given me. I’ll keep working hard to repay it.”

With this wedding, Um Ki Joon becomes the last member of the celebrity friend group "UmYuMinBeob" to get married. The group includes actors Yoo Jun Sang, Min Young Ki, and Kim Beop Rae, who are all known for their close bond.

Actor Yoon Jong Hoon, who admires Um Ki Joon, recently hinted at the wedding during an episode of MBC's The Manager. He said, “A senior I respect is getting married soon. I’m planning to give the biggest congratulatory gift of my life as a token of appreciation.”

Although his marital status is changing, Um Ki Joon’s career isn’t slowing down. Fans can look forward to seeing him in the 25th-anniversary production of the musical Werther, which premieres on January 17.

Congratulations to Uhm Ki Joon and his new chapter of life!

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