SEVENTEEN continues to make waves in Japan, securing a remarkable position among K-pop groups on major music charts.

On the 7th, Billboard Japan unveiled its rankings for the first half of 2024, covering the period from November 27th of the previous year to May 26th.

SEVENTEEN clinched an impressive 2nd place on the ‘Hot Albums’ chart—an all-encompassing album ranking—thanks to their stellar best album, ‘17 IS RIGHT HERE.’

In the Billboard Japan tally alone, a staggering 503,691 physical albums flew off the shelves. Notably, they also dominated the first-week sales, with 404,245 albums sold upon the album’s initial release.

But that’s not all. SEVENTEEN’s 11th mini-album, ‘SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN,’ secured the 5th spot overall, amassing an impressive 359,838 copies sold.

What sets SEVENTEEN apart? They’re the only artist with more than two works in the top 10, solidifying their status as the highest-ranking K-pop group.

Their reign extends to the ‘Top Album Sales’ category, where both their best album and 11th mini-album secured 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.

Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN is gearing up for unit activities. Keep an eye out for Jeonghan and Wonwoo’s 1st single album, ‘THIS MAN,’ set to drop on the 17th.

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TWICE’s Nayeon has just made a major real estate move—and she’s now living next door to one of Korea’s biggest stars, Yoo Jae Suk!

According to Herald Economy, Nayeon purchased a stunning property in the exclusive Brighton N40 complex in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, back in May of last year. The luxury home has a spacious floor area of 128.15㎡ and a price tag of a whopping 3.936 billion won. But that’s not all—just a few days later, she rented out the property with a deposit of 2.8 billion won!

Brighton N40 is a brand-new luxury complex designed by world-renowned architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Finished in 2022, the complex boasts five buildings, four underground floors, and apartments ranging from five to ten stories high.

There are only 148 high-end apartments in the entire building, making it the perfect home for A-listers.

And Nayeon isn’t the only star in the neighborhood! The complex also houses a number of other famous residents, including Yoo Jae Suk, SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi, INFINITE’s L, actress Oh Yeon Seo, and broadcaster Lee Hwi Jae.

Meanwhile, TWICE has been busy promoting their latest mini album "STRATEGY", which dropped on December 6th, keeping fans excited and engaged with their latest music.

Nayeon’s luxurious new home and her star-studded neighbors are just the latest in a series of major milestones for the TWICE member. We can’t wait to see what she does next.

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