LE SSERAFIM won first place on Music Bank with HOT, impressing fans with a powerful yet graceful performance. HOT gained strong global traction, entering Spotify’s Weekly Top Songs chart and ranking high in multiple countries. Despite past challenges, LE SSERAFIM is regaining momentum in South Korea with legal action against malicious commenters and strong domestic chart performance.
LE SSERAFIM Wins with HOT on Music Bank
LE SSERAFIM secured first place on KBS2 Music Bank on March 21 with their mini 5th album title track, “HOT.” The group—Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae—captivated viewers with their dynamic performance, blending strength and elegance. Their stage outfits, featuring frilled blouses and dresses, added to the aesthetic. The song’s catchy melody and lyrics, including “I’m burning hot,” attracted attention.
When they were announced as winners, they expressed gratitude to FEARNOT (their fandom). They thanked fans for their unwavering support and promised to work hard during their remaining promotions. The victory was based on combined scores from digital streaming, broadcast appearances, album sales, K-pop fan votes, and social media engagement.
LE SSERAFIM HOT Climbs Global Streaming Charts
The group is showing impressive momentum on various music charts. On March 21, Spotify revealed that “HOT” ranked 146th on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart (March 14–20). With over 10.23 million streams in a week, it was the most-played K-pop group song on the chart. The track also entered the Weekly Top Songs rankings in ten regions, including Taiwan (7th), Hong Kong (11th), and Singapore (11th). In South Korea, it secured 4th place, the group’s best domestic ranking.
LE SSERAFIM also made history in the UK. They were the only Korean artists to rank on the Official Trending Chart (17th) on March 18. This chart tracks rapidly rising singles based on sales data from Friday to Monday. On March 22, “HOT” appeared in additional rankings: Single Downloads (14th), Single Chart Update (92nd), Independent Single Breakers (6th), Single Sales (14th), and Independent Single (37th). These records marked their best achievements on the UK charts.
LE SSERAFIM HOT Achieves Success in Japan
The group’s new album also performed exceptionally well in Japan. On March 19, Billboard Japan announced that it topped the Download Albums chart (March 10–16). Within two days, the album sold 74,949 copies, ranking 3rd on Top Album Sales and 6th on the comprehensive Hot Albums chart. This success highlights LE SSERAFIM’s strong presence in Japan.
Their rising popularity in multiple regions indicates their growing global influence. As they continue to break records, fans eagerly anticipate their future activities.
Upcoming Performances and First World Tour
LE SSERAFIM will perform “HOT” on MBC Show! Music Core on March 22 at 3:15 PM KST. Following their promotional activities, they will embark on their first world tour, “2025 LE SSERAFIM TOUR: EASY CRAZY HOT.” The tour will kick off in Incheon on April 19–20, connecting them with fans worldwide.
The world tour reflects their expanding global reach and the growing demand for their performances. As their latest track continues to gain popularity, their presence in the industry strengthens.
Online Community Reactions and LE SSERAFIM’s Domestic Rebound
News of LE SSERAFIM’s recent success spread to Korean online communities like MLBPARK, where fans celebrated their achievements. Many expressed hopes that the group, which had faced various hardships, would continue on a positive path.
LE SSERAFIM previously struggled with harsh criticism and lower domestic chart rankings, partly due to controversy surrounding Min Hee-jin’s statements. Min’s comments implied that LE SSERAFIM had taken rights from NewJeans, leading NewJeans fans to attack LE SSERAFIM online. However, Source Music took legal action, exposing malicious commenters, and lawsuits are now in progress.
Additionally, NewJeans’ recent loss in their injunction case against ADOR has weakened their fans’ influence. With HOT gaining strong momentum on both music shows and charts, LE SSERAFIM is experiencing a domestic resurgence. Despite strong overseas success, their South Korean performance had lagged behind, but they are now making a comeback in their home country.
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I’m curious how Source Music’s lawsuit against the haters is going. I remember seeing an article on this site saying they failed to catch them, but this article says they did. Need more details!