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News18
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
SEVENTEEN's HAPPY BURSTDAY Tops 2025 K-Pop Album Sales So Far
Last Updated: HAPPY BURSTDAY becomes SEVENTEEN's fifth best-selling album in terms of first-week sales. Global K-pop group SEVENTEEN 's new album, HAPPY BURSTDAY, has made waves not only with its sound and performances but also with the massive first-week sales numbers. According to a statement by their agency Pledis Entertainment, HAPPY BURSTDAY recorded a staggering 2,521,208 physical copies sold in its first week. These sales were tracked from May 26 to June 1, based on data from Hanteo Chart. With this figure, SEVENTEEN now holds the record for the highest first-week album sales for any K-pop release in 2025 so far. This marks a significant achievement for the group. HAPPY BURSTDAY becomes SEVENTEEN's fifth-best-selling album in terms of first-week sales. The only albums that sold more in their opening weeks were SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN, FML, SPILL THE FEELS, and 17 IS RIGHT HERE, each of which crossed the 2.9 million mark. The timing of this release is also special. SEVENTEEN is currently celebrating their 10th debut anniversary and this album is their fifth full-length release. To mark the decade-long journey, the group hosted a three-day event in Seoul last week. The celebration included a one-of-a-kind performance on the Jamsu Bridge in central Seoul. This is a historic moment because SEVENTEEN became the first K-pop act ever to perform on the bridge. At the celebration, member Mingyu shared the meaning behind the title, saying, 'This year marks our 10th anniversary, and since it's our fifth full-length album, we titled it 'Happy Burstday.' It's a celebration of our 10 years and a combination of the words 'burst,' as in explosion or release and 'birthday.'" While members Jeonghan and Wonwoo were absent due to their ongoing military service, the rest of the group delivered a memorable show. The hour-long concert included a total of 12 tracks including songs like Rock With You, God of Music and Very Nice. The night ended with a fireworks display over the Han River. HAPPY BURSTDAY brings together a wide mix of collaborators. Alongside SEVENTEEN's longtime producers Bumzu and Shannon Bae, the album features big names like Pharrell, Timbaland, BTS' longtime producer PDogg and K-indie artist Ha Hyunsang. The album also includes solo songs by each member. These tracks give fans a new way to enjoy their unique voices and styles. SEVENTEEN consists of 13 members: Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon and Dino. First Published: June 03, 2025, 09:11 IST
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Pakistan's Feroze1888 Mills to establish subsidiary in Dubai
Feroze1888 Mills Limited (FML), a leading Pakistani textile exporter, approved on Thursday the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Dubai. 'The Board of Directors of Feroze1888 Mills Limited has, subject to applicable legal and regulatory approvals, approved the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Dubai, UAE,' the company said in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Pakistan's Feroze1888 Mills to establish subsidiary in UK Incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1972, FML is in the business of manufacturing and exporting specialised yarn and textile products categorised into bath, beach and kitchen products. Besides having an export market in over ten countries worldwide, FML also caters to the needs of the local market. The company is partnered with 1888 Mills (USA) and has manufacturing units in Sindh and Balochistan. In December last year, FML announced plans to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in the United Kingdom.
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Korea Herald
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
[Q&A] Seventeen reflects on 10 years and looks ahead with new LP 'Happy Burstday'
K-pop juggernaut returns with fifth full-length album, blending solo tracks, global collaborations and message of rebirth Even after 10 years together, Seventeen's clock hasn't stopped ticking. The 13-member boy band has redefined the path of K-pop idols. Starting out as a 'self-producing' group, Seventeen has climbed to the top of the game, setting multiple records including annual album sales exceeding 10 million units and the highest first-week album sales with 10th EP 'FML' in K-pop history in 2023. Marking its 10th anniversary, the group released its fifth full-length album 'Happy Burstday' on Monday — a declaration of rebirth and a bold step toward the future. In a written interview shared through its agency, Pledis Entertainment, the members spoke about their journey and the new release. Q: How does it feel to release a new album on your 10th anniversary? Joshua: It's deeply meaningful because the album came out on Seventeen's birthday. I hope our fans, Carats, will enjoy it just as much. DK: I'm simply grateful that we could spend these 10 years together as Seventeen. We put our hearts into this album, hoping it would be a memorable gift to Carats full of great music. Vernon: It feels surreal that it's already our 10th year. Since the album also showcases new musical sides of us, I'm curious how people will respond. Q: What should listeners pay attention to in 'Happy Burstday'? The8: For the first time, the album includes solo tracks by all 13 members. You'll be able to feel each member's unique color. Mingyu: I think the biggest highlight is the title track 'Thunder.' It's a song that gave Seventeen a jolt of fresh inspiration after 10 years of being together. Q: What stands out in 'Thunder'? As the lyrics suggest, we hope listeners will sense Seventeen's renewed energy. Despite all the challenges, we've continued to grow and this track shows our confidence in trying new things. Jun: The addictive melody and matching choreography are key points to watch. DK: Even after 10 years, our passion on stage hasn't changed. We want to prove that Seventeen can keep evolving. 'Thunder' marks our rebirth. Dino: It's also a performance-heavy track. Watch for the dynamic choreography, fluid formations, and how each member's presence shines through. Q: How was it working with Pharrell Williams and Timbaland? Hoshi: Both Pharrell and Timbaland are artists I've always admired, so every moment working with them was meaningful. When I first heard about collaborating with Pharrell, I was so excited. I even got to work on a solo song with Timbaland — it was an honor. Woozi: These are producers I've learned so much from through their music growing up, so it was a true honor. I tried to stay honest and bring out synergy with the members. Through studying their work, I've realized that the most important thing in music is staying true to yourself — and I tried to bring that out in this album too. Q: What new sides of Seventeen do you hope to show this time? Mingyu: Our thoughts and circumstances change by the second. I'm curious myself how all the growth we've gone through over the past decade will show on stage. Seungkwan: This album holds all the energy Seventeen has shown over the past 10 years. It contrasts with the fresh-faced charm we had when we debuted — you'll see a more seasoned Seventeen. Q: If you could sum up the past 10 years in one word? The8: 'Youth.' Seventeen was my youth. I'm especially grateful to Carats because I know how rare it is for all 13 of us to have come this far together. Joshua: 'Love.' We couldn't have made it this far without the love from Carats. I'm also thankful to my fellow members — we recently had a long talk, and I feel like we've grown even closer. Q: What's been Seventeen's most defining challenge? Woozi: We've constantly taken on challenges. Even now, it's not easy to produce our own albums while actively promoting. But we chose not to settle even for our 10th anniversary, and pushed ourselves musically. That's what makes Seventeen a team with limitless potential. Jun: All 13 of us are always thinking of ways to grow and try new things, driven by our love for Carats. Their support has always been our biggest motivation. Q: What do you want to challenge yourselves with next? I want to find more time to repay the love we've received. Moving forward as Seventeen is important, but spending meaningful time with fans is just as valuable. We'll keep showing our best. Hoshi: I'd love to deepen our communication with fans. If our future challenges allow us to show that fan interaction is what fuels us, that alone would be rewarding. Personally, I also want to show more of my versatility as an all-rounder artist. Q: Any final words for Carats and each other? I hope our time together continues to be full of love, care and happiness. These past 10 years have been a joy, and I look forward to building even more memories. Joshua: Carats! We'll keep releasing great albums, so please keep showing your love — just like now. Jun: Because I love our fans, I want to keep challenging myself and showing you new sides of me. Hoshi: We made this album with Carats in mind. Each member's solo track reflects their voice and emotions, so please listen closely. Thank you always for your unwavering support — I'll keep growing to repay your love. Woozi: To the members — thank you for making such an amazing team. To Carats — I hope we stay healthy and keep going strong for a long time. The8: Thank you for sticking with us for 10 years. I'll keep working hard so we can spend even more years together. Mingyu: To my members — I'm proud of us. And to Carats — your love helps us evolve. Let's see how far we can go together. Thank you and love you. DK: I hope this 10th anniversary album is a joyful gift for you. We wouldn't be here without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart — we'll keep bringing you great stages and music. Seungkwan: I'm so thankful we're making a comeback on our 10th anniversary. I'll work as hard as if we're debuting all over again. Let's go! Vernon: Carats, you've done so much until now. Let's keep doing even better going forward. Thank you, stay healthy and I love you. Dino: Thank you and love you for supporting Seventeen and this album. I hope this project shows you just how much love we've built up — and how we want to return it.
