The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications!
In 2020, the RIAJ implemented a new certification system for online streaming of songs, as an addition to its pre-existing certification systems for physical album shipments and digital download sales. According to the new system, songs are certified silver once they reach 30 million streams, gold at 50 million streams, and platinum at 100 million streams.
BLACKPINK ’s Rosé and Bruno Mars earned a double platinum certification for their smash hit “”, which surpassed 200 million streams in Japan alone.
LE SSERAFIM similarly received a double platinum certification for their 2022 Korean song “,” which also hit 200 million streams in Japan.
Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN ’s 2023 Korean track “” was certified platinum after surpassing 100 million streams in Japan alone.
Finally, BTS’s 2020 B-side “00:00 (Zero O’Clock)” was certified gold for reaching 50 million streams in Japan.
Congratulations to all of the artists!
Watch SEVENTEEN’s documentary “ Magic Hour, The SEVENTEEN ” on Viki below:
And check out BTS’s film “ BREAK THE SILENCE: THE MOVIE ” below:
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