TWICE, LE SSERAFIM, and BABYMONSTER Earn Platinum Streaming Certifications in Japan
Three major K-pop girl groups received RIAJ platinum certifications for streaming, highlighting their strong digital performance in the Japanese market.
TWICE, LE SSERAFIM, and BABYMONSTER have all earned platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for their streaming achievements, the organization announced this week.
The certifications come through RIAJ's streaming certification system, which was introduced in 2020 to recognize digital streaming performance alongside traditional physical sales and digital downloads. Under this system, songs achieve silver certification at 30 million streams, gold at 50 million, and platinum at 100 million streams.
TWICE continues to demonstrate their enduring popularity in Japan, adding another accolade to their recent achievements. This streaming milestone comes just days after the group made headlines when member Mina sat out their Philadelphia concert due to health concerns during their "THIS IS TWICE" world tour.
LE SSERAFIM's certification reinforces their growing international presence, particularly in Japan where they've built a substantial fanbase since their debut. The group has consistently performed well on Japanese streaming platforms with their distinctive sound and concept.
BABYMONST ER's inclusion marks a significant milestone for the YG Entertainment rookie group, showing their rapid rise in the Japanese market despite being relatively new to the scene. Their ability to achieve platinum streaming status demonstrates strong fan engagement across different markets.
The RIAJ certifications provide official recognition of these groups' digital success in one of Asia's largest music markets. Japan remains a crucial territory for K-pop acts, with streaming numbers often reflecting broader popularity trends in the region.
Alongside the three girl groups, HUNTR/X also received platinum certification, though details about specific songs and streaming numbers were not disclosed in the announcement. The RIAJ typically releases these certifications in batches, recognizing achievements that occurred over recent months.
These certifications highlight the continued strength of K-pop's digital presence in Japan, where streaming has become an increasingly important metric for measuring artist success.