LE SSERAFIM achieved remarkable success on the Billboard Year-End Charts, ranking 46th on the Global 200 Artists, the highest for a K-pop girl group. Their tracks and albums also charted on multiple global and U.S.-based Billboard charts, showcasing their influence in the international music market. Despite divided reactions from Korean online communities, the group continues to thrive, proving their global dominance and overcoming domestic criticism.
LE SSERAFIM Achieves Historic Billboard Rankings
LE SSERAFIM, a leading K-pop girl group, demonstrated exceptional success in the 2024 Billboard Year-End Charts. According to Billboard’s December 13 announcement, LE SSERAFIM ranked 46th on the Global 200 Artists chart, the highest position for a K-pop girl group. The chart, based on the Global 200, reflects global music trends by analyzing online streaming and digital sales across over 200 countries, including the U.S. Their inclusion highlights the group’s growing influence in the international music industry.
Expanding Global Popularity
The group also secured 26th place on the Global (Excluding U.S.) Artists chart and 8th on the World Album Artists chart. Their English digital single Perfect Night ranked 135th on the Global 200, while three tracks, including Smart and EASY, entered the Global (Excluding U.S.) chart. Domestically, their third mini-album EASY ranked 48th on the Top Current Album Sales chart. These achievements underline LE SSERAFIM’s expanding popularity and impressive streaming power worldwide.
Record-Breaking Billboard Milestones for LE SSERAFIM
LE SSERAFIM’s consistent Billboard performance explains their prominence in K-pop. Perfect Night entered the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart at 19th place, while EASY debuted at 99th on the Hot 100, a feat for K-pop groups. In just six months, their track CRAZY climbed to 76th on the same chart, holding its position for two weeks. Additionally, they became the first fourth-generation K-pop girl group to have three consecutive albums in the Billboard 200 Top 10. These milestones reflect their continuous growth and rising global stature.
Mixed Reactions in Korean Communities
News of LE SSERAFIM’s Billboard success triggered divided reactions among Korean online communities. Male-dominated forums, such as MLBPARK, celebrated the achievement, praising the group’s improved music quality. However, female-centric platforms, including instiz and Nate Pann, offered mixed responses. Some congratulated the group, while others criticized their international success, citing disparities between their global and domestic popularity. Negative opinions stemmed from biases against their Japanese members and past controversies exaggerated by critics.
LE SSERAFIM Defies Criticism and Thrives on Billboard
Despite ongoing criticism, LE SSERAFIM remains unaffected, reflecting the declining influence of female-centric communities in Korea’s idol industry. Past attempts to undermine the group’s reputation have failed to impact their global growth. With their record-breaking achievements, LE SSERAFIM continues to defy expectations, leaving fans excited for their future endeavors. As one observer humorously noted, “While some argue, LE SSERAFIM simply dominates the charts.”
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Always always listening to warm Le Sserafim music, but my most favorite latest CRAZY, Smart, Yunjin-san solo song give me many power in my heart. Thanks to Le Sserafim. Yunjin-san and other members, truly truly thank you for hard work about health care and everything. Please take care health, and spend healthy good time.