Girls’ Generation’s debut Japanese album certified “Million” by RIAJ

Girls’ Generation has broken through the “Million” plateau in Japan.

Their self-titled debut Japanese album ‘Girls’ Generation‘ which was released back on December 28, 2011 has been certified “Million” by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (or ‘RIAJ’). The certification is based off the total numbers of CDs and DVDs sold to retailers and the RIAJ has certifications of: Gold (100,000 units), Platinum (250,000 units), Double Platinum (500,000 units), Triple Platinum (750,000 units), and Million (1,000,000 units).

This is quite an accomplishment as the only other Korean artist to be certified Million for an album was BoA who last achieved this back in 2005 with her compilation album ‘Best of Soul‘. KARA‘s second Japanese album ‘Super Girl‘ could be the next to be certified Million as they achieved the Triple Platinum certification.

In related news, Girls’ Generation is set to release their upcoming Japanese single “PAPARAZZI” on June 27th.

Congratulations to Girls’ Generation!

Source: RIAJ

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Big Bang’s ‘ALIVE’ goes Gold in Japan

Big Bang‘s ‘ALIVE‘ is enjoying success in Japan.

The Korean version of ‘ALIVE’ recently surpassed the 250,000 sales mark in Korea and went Double Platinum in Taiwan. Their success has continued into Japan as the Japanese version of ‘ALIVE’ has been certified ‘Gold‘ by the RIAJ (Recording Industry Association of Japan).

When an album sells more than 100,000 copies, the RIAJ publicly acknowledges the artist’s achievement, labeling the album as ‘Gold’. Other certifications include Platinum (250,000 copies), Double Platinum (500,000 copies), and Million (1,000,000).

Concluding their promotions in Korea, the group will now be focusing on their World Tour as they will have thirteen shows in Japan and are expecting to bring in over 150,000 of their Japanese fans.

Congratulations to Big Bang!

Source: RIAJ

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