K-pop’s sales numbers just got a fresh stamp of approval. Circle Chart’s latest certification batch confirms what fans already knew: this has been a stacked year for album sales and streaming milestones. CORTIS leads the pack with a rare “million” certification — over 1 million copies sold of the Weverse version of their EP GREENGREEN — while a wave of double platinum and platinum honors landed across HYBE and beyond.
These certifications aren’t just bragging rights. Circle Chart runs South Korea’s official music recording certification system, verifying real sales and streaming numbers rather than estimates, so a plaque here reflects genuine commercial impact.
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Who Got Certified?
| Certification | Artist | Release | Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Million | CORTIS | GREENGREEN (Weverse ver.) | 1M+ copies sold |
| Double Platinum | TXT’s Yeonjun | NO LABELS: PART 02 | 500K+ copies sold |
| Double Platinum | i-dle | We made | 500K+ copies sold |
| Double Platinum | SEVENTEEN’s V8 | V8 | 500K+ copies sold |
| Double Platinum | ILLIT | MAMIHLAPINATAPAI | 500K+ copies sold |
| Double Platinum | HYNN | The Lonely Bloom Stands Alone | 200M+ streams |
| Platinum | LE SSERAFIM | Perfect Night | 100M+ streams |
| Platinum | HAON (feat. Sik-K) | Boong-Boong | 100M+ streams |
What stands out is the range: brand-new comebacks sitting next to HYNN’s 2019 ballad, still racking up streams six years later — proof that a good song’s shelf life in Korea doesn’t expire when the promotions do.
FAQs
What’s the difference between platinum and million certifications?
Platinum requires 250,000 album sales, while a million certification means an album has sold over 1 million copies.
Why did a 2019 song like HYNN’s ballad get certified now?
Circle Chart certifications are cumulative, so older songs cross new streaming thresholds over time and earn certification whenever they hit the mark.
