SEVENTEEN is proving their unstoppable global power by ranking alongside Taylor Swift and Drake on an important world music chart!

On February 18 (local time), the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) officially announced that SEVENTEEN secured 3rd place on the "Global Artist Chart 2024"—making them the highest-ranked K-pop artist on the list.

They were only behind Taylor Swift (No.1) and Drake (No.2), proving their global success! SEVENTEEN’s ranking is based on physical album sales, digital downloads, and both audio & video streaming worldwide—making it an objective measure of their impact.

SEVENTEEN first entered this chart at No.9 in 2021, jumped to No.6 in 2022, and No.2 in 2023, showing steady growth every year. Now, they’ve secured their spot in the TOP 3, proving they are one of the biggest music acts in the world!

SEVENTEEN’s achievements didn’t stop there! The group also topped IFPI’s global album charts, breaking multiple records:

‘Global Album Sales Chart 2024’
No.3 – "SPILL THE FEELS"
No.4 – "17 IS RIGHT HERE"

‘Global Album Chart 2024’
No.6 – "SPILL THE FEELS"
No.8 – "17 IS RIGHT HERE"

SEVENTEEN was the only artist with TWO albums in the Top 5 of the Global Album Sales Chart.
They were also the only artist to place TWO albums in the Top 10 of the Global Album Chart.

Last year, SEVENTEEN solidified their status as K-pop’s top-selling group, with nearly 10 million album sales in just one year!

In addition, they launched the "SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR", starting with their concerts at Goyang Stadium on October 12-13. The tour covered 14 cities across North America, Japan, and Asia, with an impressive 1.037 million attendees across 30 concerts (both online and offline).

"2025 SVT 9TH FAN MEETING ‘SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND’"
March 20-21 Incheon Munhak Stadium

"SEVENTEEN 2025 JAPAN FANMEETING ‘HOLIDAY’"

April & May Kyocera Dome Osaka & Saitama Super Arena (5 fan meetings across 2 cities)

SEVENTEEN continues to break records and make history, showing their unmatched power in the music industry.

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IVE's Jang Wonyoung is proving that she’s always ready to shine, even when she’s just lying down.

On May 1, Jang Wonyoung shared new photos on Instagram with the caption, “I left my love there, and brought your love here.” The post quickly grabbed attention for her effortless beauty and dedication.

In the photos, the idol is seen reclining comfortably in a van seat, holding two bottles of a Vietnamese drink brand she’s currently modeling for. She struck a pose with both hands while lying down, showing off her signature long legs.

Dressed in a purple halter-neck top and a mini skirt, Jang Wonyoung showed off a chic but fresh expression that had fans swooning. Despite being in a relaxed pose, she still gave off professional model vibes, proving her star power once again.

Fans couldn’t stop praising her flawless visuals and commitment to every brand she works with.

Meanwhile, IVE released their third EP album “IVE Switch” back in February and are continuing promotions both in Korea and overseas.

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