SEVENTEEN (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) has climbed back to the top of Japan's Oricon Album Rankings with their best album, about three months after its release.

On July 27th, Oricon revealed that SEVENTEEN's best album ‘17 IS RIGHT HERE’ sold 25,211 copies in a day, making it No. 1 on the daily album ranking.

‘17 IS RIGHT HERE,’ the only K-pop album to become a 'Triple Million Seller' this year, dominated the major Oricon album rankings when it came out on April 29th. The album also hit 2nd place on Billboard Japan’s ‘2024 First Half Chart,’ the highest spot for a K-pop artist.

SEVENTEEN's constant popularity hints at their busy schedule for the rest of the year. Starting in October, they will kick off their 'SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR,' visiting places in Asia, including Korea and Japan, and the United States. In September, they will headline ‘Lollapalooza Berlin’ in Germany.

SEVENTEEN's rising fame was also clear at their recent fan meeting. The online live stream of the 2024 SVT 8TH FAN MEETING 'SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND,' held at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome on July 23-24, was watched by fans from 118 countries and regions.

From April to May, SEVENTEEN performed eight shows of the ‘SEVENTEEN TOUR ‘FOLLOW’ AGAIN’ at large stadiums in Korea and Japan, drawing a total audience of 380,000. In June, they became the first K-pop artist to perform on the main stage at the UK's ‘Glastonbury Festival,’ receiving high praise from local media.

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A new K-Pop group, Nouera, is about to take the spotlight, and fans are buzzing with excitement!

On December 12th, Nouera Entertainment unveiled the second set of individual concept photos for their upcoming pre-release digital single Infinity (無限大).

The new photos were shared on Nouera's official SNS, showcasing the stylish and fresh looks of members Yuseob, Miraku, and Junpyo. Their unique and powerful vibes have left fans eager for what's to come, with the group's awakening energy hinting at a bright future.

This follows the release of photos for Pan, Lin, Kihyun, and Hyunjun, completing the individual concept photo lineup. With only the group shots left to be revealed, anticipation is building for the special synergy the members will bring together.

The highly anticipated single Infinity (無限大) is set to drop at 6 PM on December 14th, kicking off Nouera's journey before their official debut. The group will also perform live for the first time at the 2024 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan on December 15th in Fukuoka, making it a monumental moment for fans worldwide.

Nouera’s name is a fusion of the French word "Nouer" (to connect) and "Era," symbolizing their mission to create a musical world that connects the new era of K-Pop. Official debut plans are set for the first half of 2025.

Recently, Nouera received a major spotlight when they were invited to the Billboard No. 1s Party in Los Angeles, where they were named one of Billboard and Billboard Korea’s "2025 K-Pop Rookies." This recognition has firmly placed Nouera in the spotlight, and the countdown to their rise has begun!

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