SEVENTEEN is proving their unstoppable global power by ranking alongside Taylor Swift and Drake on an important world music chart!

On February 18 (local time), the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) officially announced that SEVENTEEN secured 3rd place on the "Global Artist Chart 2024"—making them the highest-ranked K-pop artist on the list.

They were only behind Taylor Swift (No.1) and Drake (No.2), proving their global success! SEVENTEEN’s ranking is based on physical album sales, digital downloads, and both audio & video streaming worldwide—making it an objective measure of their impact.

SEVENTEEN first entered this chart at No.9 in 2021, jumped to No.6 in 2022, and No.2 in 2023, showing steady growth every year. Now, they’ve secured their spot in the TOP 3, proving they are one of the biggest music acts in the world!

SEVENTEEN’s achievements didn’t stop there! The group also topped IFPI’s global album charts, breaking multiple records:

‘Global Album Sales Chart 2024’
No.3 – "SPILL THE FEELS"
No.4 – "17 IS RIGHT HERE"

‘Global Album Chart 2024’
No.6 – "SPILL THE FEELS"
No.8 – "17 IS RIGHT HERE"

SEVENTEEN was the only artist with TWO albums in the Top 5 of the Global Album Sales Chart.
They were also the only artist to place TWO albums in the Top 10 of the Global Album Chart.

Last year, SEVENTEEN solidified their status as K-pop’s top-selling group, with nearly 10 million album sales in just one year!

In addition, they launched the "SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR", starting with their concerts at Goyang Stadium on October 12-13. The tour covered 14 cities across North America, Japan, and Asia, with an impressive 1.037 million attendees across 30 concerts (both online and offline).

"2025 SVT 9TH FAN MEETING ‘SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND’"
March 20-21 Incheon Munhak Stadium

"SEVENTEEN 2025 JAPAN FANMEETING ‘HOLIDAY’"

April & May Kyocera Dome Osaka & Saitama Super Arena (5 fan meetings across 2 cities)

SEVENTEEN continues to break records and make history, showing their unmatched power in the music industry.

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Broadcaster Park Seul Gi recently shared a heartwarming update about her reunion with actor Byeon Woo Seok, proving that his kind and gentle personality hasn’t changed at all.

On April 2nd, Park Seul Gi posted several photos on her social media, along with the caption, "It’s been a while since I saw Woo Seok, and he is still so kind and gentle".

The photos featured Park Seul Gi hosting a fan meeting event for Byeon Woo Seok, organized by a coffee brand.

In the pictures, Park Seul Gi and Byeon Woo Seok looked close and friendly, highlighting their strong bond. Byeon Woo Seok, standing at 190 cm, even bent down to match Park Seul Gi’s height, showcasing his thoughtful nature.

Park Seul Gi shared more about the event, saying, "I made a meeting that felt like a fairy tale, with actor Byeon Woo Seok and the adorable ‘Tong Tong’ (the nickname for Byeon Woo Seok’s fan club) all gathered together! There were many moments where my heart raced, but it was an hour where I stayed focused and did my best."

She also expressed her gratitude, saying, "I’m really thankful for and happy about the Tong Tong fans who always greet me warmly, not just actor Woo Seok. Is there any April Fools’ Day more unbelievable than this!? Let’s run through April with energy!"

Park Seul Gi, who married a non-celebrity in 2016 and has two daughters, continues to stay busy hosting various events.

Byeon, who gained love through the tvN show Lovely Runner, has already chosen his next project, the upcoming MBC drama 21st Century Prince's Wife.

He’s also been making a positive impact, recently donating 100 million won to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association to help wildfire victims.

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