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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Former AOA member Kwon Min Ah—who opened up in the past about being bullied—has once again shared a deep and emotional message on social media, leaving fans feeling concerned and sending love.

On April 23, Min Ah took to her Instagram to write:
“I don’t know if I’ve become completely twisted, or if I’m just scared. Maybe I’m afraid the same thing will happen again. Everything feels scary. And I want to say something sharp to myself too—get it together.”

Along with the message, she posted a selfie where she wore a red knit top, had her hair half-up, and showed a soft pout with a calm expression. Though her outfit and style looked casual, the mood of her words felt heavy.

Fans aren’t sure if Min Ah was directing the message toward someone else or simply speaking to herself. The final line, “get it together,” sounds like a tough love reminder to herself—but also makes many wonder what she’s been going through recently.

People quickly filled the comment section with supportive messages, telling her to stay strong and reminding her she’s not alone.

Min Ah debuted with AOA in 2012 and left the group in 2019. In 2020, she made headlines when she revealed that she had been bullied during her time in the group. The confession caused a huge reaction in the K-pop world, leading to conversations about idols’ mental health and group dynamics.

Recently, she surprised fans when it was revealed she began working as a manager at a dermatology clinic, showing a new side of her life outside of the entertainment spotlight.

Fans continue to cheer her on, hoping she finds peace and happiness in whatever path she chooses next.

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