They achieved the first place with 'SPAGHETTI', marking a 3-year milestone for overseas female artists.
Their first world tour played a crucial role in this achievement.
The '4th generation girl group powerhouse' LE SSERAFIM has achieved yet another significant milestone on Japan's Oricon chart. On February 10, the Oricon Weekly Chart revealed that their first single 'SPAGHETTI' topped the weekly single ranking for the period of February 2 to 8. Despite being released in October of last year, the song has maintained its popularity for three months, marking a milestone as it's been three years since an overseas female artist claimed the top spot. Notably, LE SSERAFIM had previously set a record with their debut single 'FEARLESS' in 2023, which achieved the number one spot on this chart after a gap of about five years and three months for foreign female artists. Now they have broken new grounds once again with 'SPAGHETTI', solidifying their stature in the Japanese music market. This notable achievement can largely be attributed to their first world tour, which commenced successfully in November of last year at the Tokyo Dome, drawing in 80,000 fans over two days. Their vibrant performances received widespread acclaim. Furthermore, the 'LE SSERAFIM TOUR ‘EASY CRAZY HOT’ ENCORE IN SEOUL' concerts held on January 31 and February 1 were streamed live globally via the fan platform Weverse, capturing the attention of fans in 57 countries and regions, including Japan. The impressive performances from these concerts have significantly contributed to the ongoing popularity of 'SPAGHETTI', culminating in its number one ranking on Oricon's daily singles chart.
The success of LE SSERAFIM transcends mere chart achievements. 'SPAGHETTI' boasts a unique melody and striking choreography that leave a tangible impact on fans. Such musical features further strengthen their connection with global audiences, raising excitement for their future endeavors. LE SSERAFIM has expanded its communication with fans through various content, and their world tour served as a vital opportunity to broadcast their charm to the world. Through unique bonds with fans in different countries, they have fortified their global fandom. Consequently, this achievement further solidifies LE SSERAFIM's position as artists. Expectation runs high for their future projects. Additionally, this success may have a positive reverberation on the status of K-pop within the Japanese market. Japan has long been viewed as an important platform for K-pop artists, and LE SSERAFIM's success serves as an inspiration for other performers. This could mark a favorable turning point for future K-pop artists aiming to achieve more success in Japan.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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