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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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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