LE SSERAFIM HOT Success continues as the album tops Korean and global charts, selling over 580,000 copies in three days. The album gained recognition from international media and ranked high on iTunes and Oricon. Despite past challenges from online criticism, LE SSERAFIM HOT Success proves their strong presence in the music industry.
LE SSERAFIM HOT Success on Korean Charts
LE SSERAFIM’s new album “HOT” topped the Hanteo Weekly Album Chart after leading the daily chart. According to Hanteo’s latest report (March 10–16), the group’s fifth mini-album sold 583,367 copies in just three days after its March 14 release.
LE SSERAFIM HOT Global Success and Sales
The album also performed well internationally. On March 16, it ranked 4th on the Worldwide iTunes Albums chart, marking the highest position for a K-pop artist for three consecutive days. It also entered iTunes’ “Top Albums” chart in 40 countries, including the U.S., Japan, France, and the U.K. Notably, in 27 regions, such as Hong Kong, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Italy, it secured a spot in the Top 10.
LE SSERAFIM’s popularity in Japan was particularly impressive. “HOT” sold 69,291 copies on its release day, topping Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking on March 15. Every Korean release by LE SSERAFIM, starting with their debut album “FEARLESS,” has claimed the No.1 spot on Oricon, proving their strong presence in the Japanese market.
LE SSERAFIM HOT Success Recognized by Western Media
International media also highlighted LE SSERAFIM’s latest release. Vogue U.S. described the album as an innovative step in the group’s artistic journey. Meanwhile, NME praised the group’s evolving creativity, stating, “LE SSERAFIM continues to challenge expectations, constantly reinventing themselves with each release.”
On March 17, the group released an English remix of their title track “HOT,” further expanding their reach in global markets.
Challenges and Online Issues Affecting LE SSERAFIM
LE SSERAFIM’s domestic reception has recently improved, with many Korean communities celebrating their growing success. Despite their global achievements, their performance in South Korea had been comparatively weaker.
The group also faced negative comments after Min Hee-jin’s controversial remarks. Critics unfairly attacked their vocal skills and accused them of pro-Japanese bias without evidence. These online attacks caused difficulties on platforms like Google and social media, affecting their search results.
Although Source Music took legal action against malicious commenters, some negative content still circulates due to algorithm-related issues. However, as the group continues to dominate Korean charts, these critics are losing ground.
Fan Reactions and Album Feedback
On forums like MLBPARK, fans now see HOT’s music show wins as expected. However, some listeners expressed disappointment about the song’s short duration of 2 minutes and 40 seconds. Many appreciate the final melody but wish it were repeated. Some also believe that enhancing the bridge and chorus would have made the song even better.
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It’s so sad to hear Le Sserafim is getting hate comments in Korea.
Can’t accept baseless attacks on angels like Le Sserafim.
Shouldn’t their agency be more proactive?