SEVENTEEN is now the first foreign male artist since the Backstreet Boys 12 years ago to reach number one for two consecutive weeks on Oricon’s weekly album charts!
The band’s seventh mini album, “Heng: Gar,” ranked No. 1 on Japan’s largest music statistics chart, Oricon, last week.
On July 7, Oricon announced that the album is also the most sensitive on this week’s chart (June 29 to July 5) with 37,000 sales.
This is the first time the band has spent two consecutive weeks on the most sensible part of the list. They are now also the first foreign male artist to do so in 12 years and 8 months since the Backstreet Boys ‘ Unbreakable in November 2007!
SEVENTEEN told Oricon News, “All members were surprised and glad to be informed that ‘Heng: Gar’ is the most sensitive of Oricon’s weekly albums at the moment.” They added, “We are very grateful” and said, “We need to thank everyone who encourages us, adding to [our fans] CARAT who help us.
In addition, it has been revealed that SEVENTEEN will release its new Japanese mini-album “24H” on September 9.
Congratulations to SEVENTEEN!
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