SEVENTEEN continues to conquer Japan with their latest achievement. The group’s mini album SPILL THE FEELS has officially earned the prestigious 'Double Platinum' certification from the Japan Record Association.

The Japan Record Association announced on February 10th that SPILL THE FEELS, which was released in October of last year, has shipped over 500,000 units, securing its spot in the 'Double Platinum' category.

This is a significant milestone, as the Japan Record Association gives this honor to albums with more than 500,000 units shipped. To put it into perspective, Gold is awarded for over 100,000 units, and Platinum for over 250,000 units.

With this latest accomplishment, SEVENTEEN now holds an impressive seven 'Double Platinum' certified albums in Japan. This adds to their growing collection, which includes a total of 18 albums with Gold or higher certifications.

When SPILL THE FEELS was released, it didn’t take long for the album to shine. It debuted at No. 1 on the Oricon Daily Album Rankings and quickly rose to the top in both the Oricon Weekly Album Rankings and Weekly Combined Album Rankings.

The album also dominated on Billboard Japan, securing the No. 1 spot on both the 'Hot Albums' and 'Top Album Sales' charts.

It’s clear that SEVENTEEN has a strong presence in Japan, with their music resonating deeply with fans. Their Japanese single Fallin' Flower (舞い落ちる花びら) recently surpassed 50 million streams, earning a Gold certification from the Japan Record Association in the streaming category. With this, SEVENTEEN now has a total of 14 songs certified Gold or Platinum in streaming.

Last year, SEVENTEEN also had a fantastic year in Japan, selling out large-scale stadium performances in Osaka and Yokohama, attracting nearly 690,000 fans.

These impressive achievements helped SEVENTEEN claim the highest rank among foreign artists in the Japan Oricon's annual 'Artist Sales Total' ranking.

With a combination of chart-topping albums and sold-out concerts, SEVENTEEN continues to solidify their place as one of the biggest international acts in Japan.

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Lee Jun Ho has officially ended his long-time journey with JYP Entertainment after 17 years.

On March 20, JYP Entertainment made an official announcement stating, "The exclusive contract between JYP Entertainment and artist Lee Jun Ho will conclude on April 15."

JYP further expressed, "Since debuting as a member of 2PM in 2008, Lee Jun Ho has shown incredible dedication to both his music and acting careers. Thanks to a strong relationship built on trust, we have renewed our contract multiple times over the years. We sincerely thank him for being a part of JYP’s growth and journey."

Lee Jun Ho also shared his thoughts through the agency, saying, "I sincerely appreciate the unwavering support I’ve received over the past 17 years. I will cherish the relationships and encouragement that have been built over this long time as I move forward."

JYP Entertainment also confirmed that while his exclusive contract is ending, they will still support his activities in Japan and assist with any future collaborations if needed.

This news has left fans wondering about Junho’s next steps. With his immense success as an actor, especially after the hit drama King the Land, many are speculating that he may join a new agency focusing on his acting career.

Meanwhile, Junho’s fans have been flooding social media with messages of support, thanking him for his time with JYP and expressing excitement for his future endeavors.

As one of the most successful idol-turned-actors, all eyes are on what Lee Jun Ho will do next!

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