SEVENTEEN continues to conquer Japan with their latest achievement. The group’s mini album SPILL THE FEELS has officially earned the prestigious 'Double Platinum' certification from the Japan Record Association.

The Japan Record Association announced on February 10th that SPILL THE FEELS, which was released in October of last year, has shipped over 500,000 units, securing its spot in the 'Double Platinum' category.

This is a significant milestone, as the Japan Record Association gives this honor to albums with more than 500,000 units shipped. To put it into perspective, Gold is awarded for over 100,000 units, and Platinum for over 250,000 units.

With this latest accomplishment, SEVENTEEN now holds an impressive seven 'Double Platinum' certified albums in Japan. This adds to their growing collection, which includes a total of 18 albums with Gold or higher certifications.

When SPILL THE FEELS was released, it didn’t take long for the album to shine. It debuted at No. 1 on the Oricon Daily Album Rankings and quickly rose to the top in both the Oricon Weekly Album Rankings and Weekly Combined Album Rankings.

The album also dominated on Billboard Japan, securing the No. 1 spot on both the 'Hot Albums' and 'Top Album Sales' charts.

It’s clear that SEVENTEEN has a strong presence in Japan, with their music resonating deeply with fans. Their Japanese single Fallin' Flower (舞い落ちる花びら) recently surpassed 50 million streams, earning a Gold certification from the Japan Record Association in the streaming category. With this, SEVENTEEN now has a total of 14 songs certified Gold or Platinum in streaming.

Last year, SEVENTEEN also had a fantastic year in Japan, selling out large-scale stadium performances in Osaka and Yokohama, attracting nearly 690,000 fans.

These impressive achievements helped SEVENTEEN claim the highest rank among foreign artists in the Japan Oricon's annual 'Artist Sales Total' ranking.

With a combination of chart-topping albums and sold-out concerts, SEVENTEEN continues to solidify their place as one of the biggest international acts in Japan.

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A memorial for 8-year-old Kim Haneul, who tragically lost her life in the Daejeon elementary school murder case, has become a place for people to pay their respects.

What caught the eye of many, however, was a thoughtful flower arrangement sent by K-pop group IVE.

On February 11th, reports revealed that Kim Haneul's memorial has attracted a steady flow of visitors, including family, friends, and even those who didn't know her personally but wanted to mourn her loss.

Among the visitors was Haneul’s father, Mr. A, who shared some touching details about his daughter’s love for IVE, particularly for member Jang Wonyoung.

According to Mr. A, Haneul’s biggest dream was to meet Jang Wonyoung. “Whenever Jang Wonyoung appeared on TV, Haneul would stay up late just to watch her live,” he shared.

The father went on to say, “If anyone from IVE sees this, I would be so thankful if Jang Wonyoung could say a warm goodbye to our Haneul.”

A heartfelt photo card from IVE was placed in front of Haneul’s portrait at the memorial, showing the young girl's admiration for the K-pop group.

Later, fans and netizens shared messages like “Haneul, go and become a beautiful star,” hoping that IVE’s gesture would send warmth to Haneul.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Kim Haneul and her teacher, Mr. B, were found at an elementary school in Daejeon on the afternoon of February 10th.

Haneul was rushed to the hospital but tragically passed away. Police investigations revealed that Mr. B had made a shocking statement: "I was going to kill anyone and die together." It was later confirmed that Mr. B had no connection to Haneul.

The police have stated they will continue to investigate Mr. B’s motives and the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident once his health improves.

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