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Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
SEVENTEEN's HAPPY BURSTDAY becomes first 2025 album to top 2.5 million sales in debut week, check out top 10
SEVENTEEN has made an explosive return to the music scene with the release of their fifth full-length studio album, HAPPY BURSTDAY. Dropping on May 26 at 6 p.m. KST, the album has not only lived up to sky-high expectations, it has shattered records. The group has now achieved the highest first-week album sales of 2025. This set a new benchmark for the K-pop industry this year. Massive first-week sales Within just seven days of its release, HAPPY BURSTDAY sold an astonishing 2.52 million copies. This achievement marks it as the first album of 2025 to surpass the 2 million milestone within the first week. It's a powerful demonstration of SEVENTEEN 's market power, fandom loyalty, and the sheer scale of their comeback. A record-breaking opening day The momentum began immediately. On its first day alone, HAPPY BURSTDAY recorded over 2.26 million copies sold, according to data provided by the Hanteo Chart. This broke the record for the highest day-one sales of any album released this year. This strong start underscored the immense anticipation surrounding the group's return. It also reflected the overwhelming support from their global fanbase, CARATs. SEVENTEEN – HAPPY BURSTDAY - 2,521,208 copies RIIZE – ODYSSEY - 1,797,267 copies ZEROBASEONE – BLUE PARADISE - 1,252,315 copies BOYNEXTDOOR – No Genre - 1,166,419 copies NCT WISH – poppop - 1,087,838 copies Baekhyun – Essence of Reverie - 1,066,905 copies I-DLE – We are - 1,063,526 copies IVE – IVE EMPATHY - 1,048,048 copies PLAVE – Caligo Pt.1 - 1,038,308 copies G-Dragon – Übermensch - 837,999 copies Fans celebrate online In addition to its commercial triumph, HAPPY BURSTDAY has been well-received critically. Music reviewers have praised the album for its experimental sound, thematic depth, and confident execution. Each track, contributed by various members in terms of production and lyrics, showcases the group's maturity and musical versatility. Online, the excitement has been equally intense. Across platforms, CARATs have been expressing their excitement and pride over the group's record-breaking performance. Fans across the globe share reactions, analyze lyrics, stream performances, and celebrate milestones together. More content on the way SEVENTEEN isn't stopping at music. The group is also launching a brand-new variety series titled NANA bnb with SEVENTEEN. It premieres today, on June 2, 2025. Produced by top Korean PD Na Young Seok, the show promises to deliver a fresh look into the members' personalities, interactions, and travel adventures.
Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
ASEA 2025 Full Winners List Day 2: BTS' Jin ties with Lovely Runner for Best OST, Byeon Woo Seok-Kim Hye Yoon grab 3 trophies each
Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025 (ASEA) Day 1 kicked off yesterday, May 28, and let's just say — it started strong. From powerhouse wins by BLACKPINK's Jisoo, ENHYPEN, aespa, and Heart2Heart, the energy was off the charts, and the crowd was living for it. Now, it's Day 2, the final stretch, and the vibe is pure glam, talent and power. Held at the iconic K-Arena Yokohama in Japan, this two-day celebration of Asia's brightest stars is proving to be even bigger and bolder in its second year. With the global rise of K-pop and K-drama still going strong, ASEA 2025 is the place to be. Let's dive into the winners' list to see who won what and how many awards they received. ASEA 2025 Day 2 Winners List I-DLE took home Record of the Year, proving once again they're fan favourite. BADVILLAIN – Snagged the HOT TREND title for bringing bold energy and standout debut vibes. NouerA – Took home HOT TREND for making waves with fresh sound and style. HANA – Crowned THE BEST NEW ARTIST (Singer) with a breakthrough that's impossible to ignore. – Named HOT ICON, proving their growing influence in the new-gen scene. FANTASY BOYS – Also grabbed HOT ICON status for their fan-fueled momentum. SKY-HI – Won PRODUCER OF THE YEAR for shaping some of the most talked-about hits. ATARASHII GAKKO! – Took THE BEST ARTIST (Singer) with their genre-blending impact and bold identity. I-DLE – Earned GLOBAL K-POP LEADER for dominating charts and stages worldwide. CHOO YOUNGWOO – A double win: GLOBAL RISING ARTIST and BEST ARTIST (Actor) for his growing star power. JIN (BTS) – Won THE BEST OST for 'Close to You." ECLIPSE – Also took THE BEST OST for 'Sudden Shower." SAKURAZAKA46 – Honored with THE PLATINUM award for their continued excellence. ZEROBASEONE – Big win with THE PLATINUM and PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR &TEAM – Secured THE PLATINUM THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE – Claimed THE PLATINUM THE BOYZ – Walked away with THE PLATINUM and BEST CONCEPTUAL ARTIST. I-DLE – Also bagged THE PLATINUM, doubling up alongside their GLOBAL K-POP LEADER win. BTOB – Awarded THE BEST VOCAL GROUP for their unmatched harmonies. PLAVE – Another double win: THE BEST GROUP (Male) and FAN CHOICE 5th Gen. LIM YOUNG WOONG – Took home FAN CHOICE ARTIST (Singer). LEE SEYOUNG & KENTARO SAKAGUCHI – Voted FAN CHOICE COUPLE. KIM HYE YOON BYEON WOO SEOK – Took both FAN CHOICE ARTIST (Actor) and BEST ARTIST (Actor) JO YURI – Named BEST NEW ARTIST (Actress) Who Won How Many Awards? Kim Hye Yoon took home 3 awards — Fan Choice Character, Best Artist (Actress), and Fan Choice Artist (Actress). Byeon Woo Seok grabbed 3 awards — Best Artist (Actor) and Fan Choice Artist (Actor), and BEST OST For Eclipse. Choo Young Woo also secured 2 awards — Global Rising Artist and Best Artist (Actor). ZEROBASEONE walked away with 2 awards — The Platinum and Performance of the Year. THE BOYZ earned 2 awards — The Platinum and Best Conceptual Artist. I-DLE took home 3 awards— Global K-pop Leader, The Platinum, and Record of the Year. PLAVE claimed 2 fan-powered wins — Best Group (Male) and Fan Choice 5th Gen. BTS' Jin claimed 1 award — Best OST for 'Close to You'. Day 2 marked the grand finale of ASEA 2025, and every winner was truly well-deserving. But this night wasn't just about trophies—it was the vibe, the fan power, and those electric moments that remind us why K-entertainment has the world hooked. A perfect ending to an unforgettable celebration.
