LE SSERAFIM achieved a new career high as DIFFERENT topped Japan’s Oricon chart with nearly 99,000 copies sold. The song also charted on iTunes and Spotify, showing strong digital performance alongside positive local fan responses. The group continued building momentum with a world tour and growing recognition on Korean communities like theqoo.
LE SSERAFIM Reaches New Heights as DIFFERENT Tops Oricon
LE SSERAFIM achieved a major milestone as their fourth Japanese single DIFFERENT reached No.1 on the Oricon Daily Single Chart. The single sold an impressive 98,898 copies on its release day, June 23, reflecting the group’s growing popularity in Japan. During a showcase in Japan on June 24 to celebrate the release, the group learned of this achievement and shared the joyful moment with their fans directly. Their surprise and gratitude were evident as they thanked fans for the overwhelming support.
DIFFERENT Enters Digital Charts and Marks a First for LE SSERAFIM
The title track DIFFERENT continued its strong performance by entering the Japanese iTunes Top Songs chart at No.4 on June 24. This marked the first time an original Japanese song by LE SSERAFIM had appeared on that chart. Released in advance on June 9, the track also entered Spotify’s “Daily Top Songs Japan” at No.69 and remained on the list for two consecutive weeks. These results reflect a meaningful breakthrough for the group’s presence on Japanese digital platforms.
LE SSERAFIM Shares Their Identity Through DIFFERENT’s Message
The song DIFFERENT carries a message of self-acceptance and individuality, encouraging listeners to live authentically and embrace what sets them apart. LE SSERAFIM expressed this message with confidence, using music to define their identity rather than conform to expectations. The single includes three songs: DIFFERENT, HOT (Japanese ver.), and Kawaii (Prod. Gen Hoshino). Each track presents a different side of the group’s charm and versatility.
Yunjin’s Lyrics and Gen Hoshino’s Production Add Depth to Kawaii
The track Kawaii, produced by renowned Japanese singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino, features lyrics written in English by member Huh Yunjin. This collaboration blends Japanese musical sensibility with LE SSERAFIM’s distinct voice. As of the morning of June 25, Kawaii ranked No.9 on Japan’s iTunes Top Songs chart. Fans responded positively to the combination of sweet melodies, bold concept, and the meaningful lyrics penned by Yunjin.
LE SSERAFIM Expands Global Presence with 2025 EASY CRAZY HOT Tour
The group is currently on their 2025 world tour titled EASY CRAZY HOT, which began in Incheon this past April. Since then, LE SSERAFIM has successfully completed nine performances in Japan, covering cities like Nagoya, Osaka, Kitakyushu, and Saitama. Their tour continues through July and August with stops in Taipei, Hong Kong, Manila, Bangkok, and Singapore. In September, they embark on their first North American tour since debut, visiting cities including Newark, Chicago, San Francisco, and Mexico City. To cap off the tour, they will hold encore concerts at Tokyo Dome on November 18 and 19—another first for the group.
From Past Criticism to Gradual Recognition in Korea
On the Korean forum theqoo, reactions to DIFFERENT have been noticeably positive. Users praised not only the song’s quality but also the choreography and stage presence. Fans expressed a strong desire to see LE SSERAFIM perform DIFFERENT on Korean music shows. Some hope for a Korean version, while others feel even an English performance would be enough. This enthusiastic atmosphere is a sharp contrast to the forum’s previous criticism of the group before April. While support has grown, fans acknowledge that LE SSERAFIM still has more ground to cover in winning over the broader Korean public.
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So glad to hear LE SSERAFIM’s tough times in Korea are finally over. I really don’t get who would attack such angelic girls. Can’t wait to see them perform in the US!