The first female rookie to reach 1 billion yen
SOURCE: SOURCE MUSIC
[ The Fact - Reporter Jeong Byeon Geun] Le Sserafim made around 11 billion won in sales in Japan alone in the first half of this year.
On May 6, according to Japan's Oricon chart for the first half of 2023 (statistical period from December 12, 2022 to June 11, 2023), Le Sserafim (Kim Chae Won, Sakura, Heo Yoon Jin, Kazuha) , Hong Eun Chae) took 1st place in each artist's sales chart. The chart was held in 2018 based on total sales of singles, albums, streaming and music DVDs.
Through the official homepage, Oricon recorded sales of 1.18 billion yen (about 11 billion won) during Le Sserafim's statistical period. They are the first female artists to surpass the total sales of 1 billion yen (about 9 billion won) in 'Rookie Rank'.
The work that greatly contributed to the award was the Japanese debut single 'Fearless' released in January. This is the first single by a foreign female artist to be certified "Double Platinum" by the association. Japanese recording.
The title song "ATIFRAGILE" on the mini-album vol.2 released in October has reached 100 million views according to Oricon's weekly streaming chart (as of April 10). The group's first studio album, "Unforgiven", which was released in May, has earned 3 wins in the weekly album, digital album and weekly compilation album charts.
Le Sserafim shared: "I want to thank everyone who listened to our song and who always supported us, FEARNOT. Hope you guys look forward to the Japanese single vol.2 UNFORGIVEN will be enjoyed. released on August 23. We will work hard to bring a more mature image."