LE SSERAFIM achieved a historic Billboard 200 record as the only 4th-generation K-pop girl group with four consecutive Top 10 albums. Their new mini-album HOT debuted at No. 9, continuing their strong Billboard performance and topping domestic and global charts. Fans praised HOT and its tracks, anticipating further success as the group prepares for its first world tour.
LE SSERAFIM Sets Billboard 200 Record with HOT
LE SSERAFIM set a unique record among 4th-generation K-pop girl groups on the Billboard 200. According to Billboard’s official article on March 23 (local time), their fifth mini-album HOT debuted at No. 9 on the March 29 chart. The album sold 38,500 copies (approximately $577,500) and recorded 7,000 SEA units.
Billboard 200 Top 10 Streak Continues for LE SSERAFIM
LE SSERAFIM became the only 4th-generation K-pop girl group to place four consecutive albums in the Billboard 200’s Top 10. Their first full-length album UNFORGIVEN and mini-albums EASY and CRAZY ranked No. 6, No. 8, and No. 7, respectively. Their second mini-album ANTIFRAGILE entered at No. 14 in 2022, setting a record for the fastest Billboard 200 entry by a Korean girl group after debut.
LE SSERAFIM and Billboard Success Reflect Global Popularity
HOT is showing strong results on various global charts. It topped Hanteo Chart’s weekly album ranking (March 10–16) and Circle Chart’s Week 11 album ranking (March 9–15). The title track is also rising on Korean streaming platforms like Melon, Bugs, and Genie. On March 20, it reached No. 3 on Apple Music Korea’s “Top 100.” Meanwhile, on Spotify, the song accumulated 10.23 million streams (March 14–20), making it the most-streamed K-pop group song for the week. It also entered the “Weekly Top Songs Global” at No. 146.
First World Tour “EASY CRAZY HOT”
LE SSERAFIM will kick off their first world tour EASY CRAZY HOT in Incheon this April. This tour serves as the grand finale of their three-part project, following the releases of EASY, CRAZY, and HOT. The group aims to share an exciting and energetic experience with fans worldwide.
Positive Community Reactions
News of their Billboard 200 achievement spread across Korean online communities like MLBPARK, where many fans congratulated the group. Some noted that securing four consecutive Top 10 albums proves LE SSERAFIM has a strong U.S. fanbase. Others pointed out that HOT is already gaining momentum on both international and domestic charts. Even Instiz, a site known for mixed opinions, was filled with positive reactions. Many users agreed that a good song will inevitably climb the charts, and not only HOT but also Come Over and So Cynical received high praise.
Here’s a link to MLBPARK. Here’s a link to instiz.
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Le Sserafim has changed their style and are now very popular. They are shining in many different kinds of music. Fans in Japan are looking forward to their world tour.