The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has dropped the bomb as it released a new roster of artists who have bagged gold certifications for streaming.
With a passion for certifying music releases in Japan, RIAJ recalibrated its standard in empowering music by adding online streaming as part of the criteria, along with physical album shipments and digital download sales.
According to the threshold of the music corporation, the artists are eligible for silver after reaching 30 million streaming points. To bag for gold, they must get 50 million streams.
Meanwhile, once the artist achieves 100 million streams, they are named for the platinum award. Ultimately, they may score the diamond recognition if they hit 500 million.
Are you excited to know who among K-pop acts joined the noble list of gold certification? Keep reading to know more.
BIGBANG, KARA Jiyoung, and More Earn Gold Certifications
Representing second-generation artists, BIGBANG received their first gold certifications for streaming for their 2012 trend-setter track "FANTASTIC BABY" and their 2015 pacemaker song "BANG BANG BANG."
The so-called "Kings of K-pop" brought home the prestigious gold certificate AT ONCE THIS MONTH.
Transcending the fourth-generation artists, LE SSERAFIM proves their competency as they join BTS, ENHYPEN, and SEVENTEEN in this recognition as their debut song "FEARLESS" notched the gold streaming certification as well!
LE SSERAFIM ‘ANTIFRAGILE’ Special Performance Video film photo
— LE SSERAFIM (@le_sserafim) October 25, 2022
(https://t.co/sT7irPbTz0)#LE_SSERAFIM #르세라핌#ANTIFRAGILE pic.twitter.com/hATl5gwCTa
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K-pop Fans React to this Milestone
Upon the release of the announcement, K-pop fans have extended their sincerest congratulations to the artists. Also, this became an avenue for fans to vouch for their favorite artists for 2022 MAMA.
Here are some of the fans' comments:
"Nayeon Female soloist of The year."
"BIGBANG and Twice. Legends only."
"Congratulations BTS and LE SSERAFIM!"
"That's great & all but I want more new songs Bigbang. Can't believe the song that got this certification recently is the one that was released 7 years ago."
Who do you think will bring home this recognition soon as well? Share your thoughts below.
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Written by Sophia Carson
