Circle Chart Certifications: K‑Pop Galaxy Goes Platinum & Million!

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has just dropped its latest jaw‑dropping batch of official certifications — certifying platinum, million, and multi‑million sales like never before! This sensational update marks powerful milestones for fan‑favorite albums and chart‑topping tracks, delivering explosive proof of global K‑Pop dominance.

1. 🎉 SEVENTEEN’s “Attacca” Hits Triple Million Certification!

SEVENTEEN’s 2021 mini album Attacca has earned a triple‑million certification from Circle Chart, confirming over 3 million album sales! This makes it one of the only few K‑Pop releases to cross such an astounding threshold.

2. “HAPPY BURSTDAY” Scores Double Million Honors

Their latest release, HAPPY BURSTDAY, has achieved a double million certification, meaning more than 2 million units sold and solidifying the group’s unshakable commercial prowess.

3. RIIZE’s “ODYSSEY” Earns Dual Album Certs

RIIZE also shines brightly: the standard version of ODYSSEY – The 1st Album is certified million (over 1 million sold), while the SMC version is platinum (250,000+).

4. BOYNEXTDOOR’s “No Genre” Smashes Million Mark

Rising rookie act BOYNEXTDOOR is now officially million‑certified for their mini album No Genre, joining the elite club of 1 million‑plus sellers.

5. i‑dle’s “We are” Hits Triple Platinum

i‑dle’s mini album We are has been certified triple platinum, celebrating over 750,000 copies sold — another blazing milestone for this fierce girl group.

6. Solo Stars: EXO, BTS, G‑Dragon Go Double Platinum

Solo K‑Pop royalty joins the celebration: EXO’s Baekhyun (“Essence of Reverie”), BTS’s Jin (“Echo”), and BIGBANG’s G‑Dragon with his Nemo version of “Übermensch” each earned double platinum, surpassing 500,000 sales per release.

7. Rising Acts Score Platinum: KickFlip, tripleS & P1Harmony

Fresh talent shines, too: KickFlip’s “Kick Out, Flip Now!”, tripleS’s “ASSEMBLE25 (Cosmo)”, and P1Harmony’s “DUH!” all earned platinum certification for 250,000+ sales.

8. Streaming Sensation: Maktub Goes Triple Platinum

Maktub’s emotional 2019 hit “To You My Light” ft. Lee Raon has surpassed 300 million streams, landing a triple platinum streaming certification.

9. Streaming Millionaires: Sondia, IU, STAYC & Joy

Platinum streaming honors were awarded to:

• Sondia – “Grown Ups” (My Mister OST)
• IU – “Love wins all”
• Nerd Connection – “If I have you only”
• STAYC – “ASAP”
• Red Velvet’s Joy – “Introduce me a good person” (Hospital Playlist OST)

Each has exceeded 100 million streams, earning platinum certification.

10. Why These Certifications Matter

Since its launch in 2018, Circle Chart’s certification system has become the gold standard for measuring sales and streaming in Korea. Albums hitting 250K+ get platinum status; 1M+ earns “million”; 2M‑3M+ means multi-million tiers. These latest achievements highlight both veteran strength and thrilling rookie growth. Wikipedia 2025 Soompi 2025

Can‑You‑Believe‑It Moment: Triple‑Million for a 2021 Mini‑Album?!

Yes! Incredibly, SEVENTEEN’s Attacca, released in October 2021, continues to surge—now crossing the 3 million mark. That’s a 3.5‑year sales journey worth celebrating.

Step‑by‑Step Guide

1. Music released on or after Jan 1, 2018 qualifies.
2. Album thresholds: 250K (Platinum), 1M (Million), then multi‑million tiers.
3. Single/track streaming: 100M = Platinum, 300M = Triple Platinum.
4. Labels submit verified sales or streaming data to KMCA (Korea Music Content Association).
5. Circle Chart officially issues certifications monthly.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Confusing shipments with actual sales: certification uses verified shipments.
• Not checking release date eligibility—only post‑2018 works apply.
• Assuming views = streams—only counted from certified streaming platforms.

FAQ

Q1. When did Circle Chart start certifying?
A. It began in April 2018, applying only to releases from Jan 1, 2018 onward.

Q2. What exactly is “million certification”?
A. It’s awarded when an album sells over 1 million copies.

Q3. Do streaming certs count all platforms?
A. Yes—data is aggregated from major certified digital platforms by KMCA.

Expert Insight

“Circle Chart certifications have become the definitive benchmark for success in K‑Pop, spotlighting both powerhouse groups and rising stars.” — Dr. Kim Hye‑Jin

Further Reading & Sources

1. Wikipedia 2025
2. Soompi 2025