2020 ACHIEVEMENTS

In the remarkable year of 2020, Seventeen achieved a series of outstanding milestones and accolades:At the Gaon Chart Music Awards, Seventeen proudly secured the Artist Of This Year Physical Album - 1st Quarter award for their album "You Made My Dawn," along with the Artist Of This Year Physical Album - 3rd Quarter award for "An Ode."Continuing their success, Seventeen claimed the Disc Bonsang at the Golden Disc Awards for their album "An Ode."Seventeen claimed the prestigious title of becoming the 3rd group in Gaon history to achieve album sales exceeding 1 million, all without a repackage.Their triumph continued as Seventeen soared to new heights, becoming the 2nd group ever to surpass 1 million sales on Hanteo within the 1st week of an album release, a remarkable feat achieved with "Henggarae."Seventeen made history once again by becoming the 1st artist to receive Hanteo's 1 million certificate, proudly with "Henggarae."Woozi made his mark by becoming the youngest idol ever to surpass copyright for over 100 songs under his name.The album "Henggarae" marked another milestone, securing the title of an album with the 3rd highest 1st-week sales on Hanteo overall and the 2nd highest for 2020, as of June.Breaking records overseas, Seventeen shattered a 42-year-old record in Japan by claiming the no.1 spot on the Oricon chart for 3 consecutive years with their Korean album.Continuing their streak, Seventeen achieved the historic feat of becoming the 1st non-Japanese male artist to top the Oricon weekly chart four consecutive times.Adding to their Japanese accomplishments, Seventeen broke the 12-year record set by Backstreet Boys in Japan, topping Oricon's weekly chart for 2 consecutive weeks.On the domestic front, Seventeen's excellence was acknowledged with the Prime Minister's Commendation at the 2020 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards.Seventeen's remarkable influence was evident as they secured the 3rd spot in the list of best-selling groups on Gaon.Seventeen once again etched their name in history by becoming only the 2nd group ever to have 2 or more Korean albums with sales exceeding 200,000 on Oricon."Henggarae," Seventeen's album, made a grand entrance onto the global stage, achieving the incredible feat of the 2nd biggest debut worldwide on the United World Chart, boasting an astonishing 1,218,000 sales.Continuing their global impact, Seventeen's "Semicolon" album debuted with impressive sales, securing the 3rd biggest worldwide debut on the United World Chart, with 1,033,000 sales.Seventeen continued their reign on the international stage as they became the 2nd Korean artist to debut on the United World Chart with album sales surpassing 1 million.Seventeen's dominance was further showcased as they achieved the status of Triple Million Sellers on the United World Chart, with 3 of their albums achieving sales surpassing 1 million.Seventeen's single "Fallin' Flower" soared to become the 3rd best-selling single by a Korean artist on Oricon.Continuing their success on Oricon, Seventeen secured their place as the 2nd group to achieve single sales exceeding 400,000 (Fallin' Flower).Seventeen's popularity was undeniable as they achieved the exceptional feat of selling out their 1st Dome Tour in Japan, a momentous accomplishment that was unfortunately cancelled due to COVID-19.On the charts in Japan, Seventeen's "Happy Ending" single achieved a historic milestone, becoming the longest-charting single by a Korean act on the Japan Oricon.Seventeen achieved a momentous milestone in the digital world, surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify, solidifying their place as the 3rd boy group and 6th K-pop group of all time to do so.Adding to their global recognition, Seventeen's "Semicolon" album received the prestigious triple gold certification on QQ Music China.Seventeen's impact in Japan was unmistakable as they sold over 1 million copies in Japan in 2020, becoming the 2nd boy group to achieve this milestone.The "Semicolon" album continued its dominance, becoming an album with the 5th highest 1st-week sales on Hanteo overall and the 3rd highest for 2020, as of October 2020.Among groups that debuted in 2015, Seventeen proudly emerged as the best-selling group.Seventeen's "Henggarae" album achieved yet another milestone, becoming their 1st album to surpass 1,400,000 sales on Gaon, including the kit version.The accolades continued to pour in as "You Made My Dawn" received Gaon's double platinum certification.Seventeen's influence and popularity soared as they became only the 2nd group ever to achieve two albums with sales exceeding 1 million each on Gaon within the same year, all without a repackage.Adding another feather to their cap, Seventeen solidified their unique position by becoming the 1st group of the year to reach 1 million sales each for two albums, "Henggarae" and "Semicolon," without a repackage. They also achieved the distinction of being only the 2nd group ever to achieve this remarkable feat within a single year.Seventeen's trajectory of success continued as they achieved the historic feat of surpassing 2.5 million sales on Gaon in a single year, a distinction only shared by one other group.A remarkable convergence of events occurred when three artists achieved sales exceeding 1 million copies in the same month after 22 years, with Seventeen being one of them.Seventeen's legacy as a top-selling K-pop group was solidified, ranking 6th overall with an impressive 7,513,184 combined sales (Korean + Japanese releases) as of November 2020.In the Korean market, Seventeen held a strong position, securing the 5th spot among the best-selling groups as of November 2020.Seventeen continued to dominate the charts with both "Henggarae" (2nd best-selling) and "Semicolon" (5th best-selling) albums in 2020, as of November 2020.Their global recognition was celebrated as Seventeen clinched the Popularity Award - Overseas Male Group at the 2020 Apan Music Awards.The global recognition for Seventeen continued to grow as they ranked an impressive #5 on Billboard’s Social 50 artist of 2020.Seventeen's single "Fallin' Flower" made history as the best-selling single by a Korean artist on Billboard Japan in 2020. It also held the distinction of being the single with the highest sales in Japan by a foreign artist that year.Woozi ranked #53 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 Composers year-end chart 2020. Woozi's position in this chart was the 2nd highest for new-generation Korean idols and the 3rd highest for Korean artists overall.Seventeen's musical achievements continued to shine as their single "24h" secured the #9 spot on the Billboard Japan year-end 2020 - Hot Albums chart. This marked the 2nd highest position for a Korean artist on the chart, with Seventeen being one of two Korean artists in the top 10 for the year."24h," another hit single by Seventeen, further solidified their position by ranking #6 on the Billboard Japan's Top Album Sales of the year chart. The single achieved the 2nd highest sales in Japan by a Korean artist in 2020, and Seventeen was one of only two Korean artists to make it to the top 10 on this chart.Seventeen's influence in Japan was undeniable as they secured the #28 spot on the Billboard Japan Artist 100 year-end chart, showcasing their strong presence as a Korean artist.Their achievements at the prestigious MAMA 2020 were nothing short of impressive as Seventeen clinched the Worldwide Fans' Choice - Top 10 award, along with the Notable Achievement Artist award and the Global Favorite Performer award.Seventeen's impact extended across borders as they proudly received the Asia Pioneer Idol Group Of The Year award at the QQ Boom Boom Awards.In the digital realm, Seventeen made their mark by being the 4th most-tweeted-about K-pop group globally on Twitter in 2020.Their recognition soared to global heights as Seventeen joined the ranks of artists featured in Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars.Seventeen's achievements extended to the music show arena as they stood out as one of only two boy groups to secure a win on Inkigayo in 2020.Seventeen's remarkable achievements continued with their win of the Top 10 bonsang at the 2020 Apan Music Awards.The Fact Music Awards further celebrated Seventeen's excellence as they secured the prestigious titles of This Year's Artist and Worldwide Icon.Seventeen became only the 2nd group ever to receive two Gaon million certifications in the same year, achieved with their albums "Henggarae" and "Semicolon."Seventeen secured 8 wins aim music shows: 4 for Left & Right and 4 for Home;Run.In a year marked by exceptional achievements, Seventeen's impact and influence resonated across the globe, showcasing their unrelenting dedication and remarkable accomplishments.