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LE SSERAFIM Makes History: Holds Billboard 200 Position for Five Consecutive Weeks, Setting Fourth-Generation Girl Group Record

Jun 13, 2023 | by COLT NAVA

Group LE SSERAFIM has cemented their status as the powerhouse of the fourth-generation girl groups on the Billboard charts.

According to the latest chart released by American music specialist Billboard on June 13 (local time), for the week of June 17, LE SSERAFIM's first full album 'UNFORGIVEN' has secured the 107th position on the main album chart, 'Billboard 200'. This marks the first time a fourth-generation K-pop girl group has managed to stay on the 'Billboard 200' for five consecutive weeks. The previous record was a four-week streak on the chart, a record also set by LE SSERAFIM with 'UNFORGIVEN'. LE SSERAFIM has surpassed their own record, demonstrating their status as 'K-pop Top Players'. Moreover, the album also remained in the higher rankings on the 'World Albums' at 4th, 'Top Current Album Sales' at 15th, and 'Top Album Sales' at 16th.

Three of LE SSERAFIM's songs made their way onto this week's Billboard chart. The title track from their first full album 'UNFORGIVEN (feat. Nile Rodgers)' landed at number 30 on the 'Billboard Global (Excluding US)' and at number 62 on the 'Billboard Global 200', rising more than ten spots from the previous week.

The follow-up song 'Eve, Psyche, and Bluebeard's Wife' showed an even more impressive climb. This song made it to number 46 on the 'Billboard Global (Excluding US)' and number 82 on the 'Billboard Global 200', representing a remarkable jump of 43 and 78 spots, respectively, compared to last week. This song has shown a rapid ascent on major Korean music charts like Melon, Genie, and Bugs, achieving 'Top 10' on both daily and weekly charts, followed by a rise in the US Billboard chart.

The popularity of the first full album 'UNFORGIVEN' has also boosted their previous work. The title track 'ANTIFRAGILE' from the second mini album released in October last year reentered the chart at number 179 on 'Billboard Global (Excluding US)', further proving LE SSERAFIM's impressive standing.