SEVENTEEN Hits Million Status in RIAJ's July 2026 Certifications Alongside Snow Man, Nogizaka46, and More

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) announced its Gold Disc certifications for July 2026 on the 10th. This month's announcement recognized numerous works by highly popular domestic and international acts, triggering a wave of congratulatory messages from fans across social media.

Leading the July certifications, K-pop group SEVENTEEN achieved Million status with their Japanese best-of album, "ALWAYS YOURS." Meanwhile, idol group Nogizaka46's single "Zahi ni Oyobazu" and FRUITS ZIPPER's "Power of Love / Sensation" earned Triple Platinum certifications.

Double Platinum certifications—awarded for shipments of 500,000 units or more—were granted to Aぇ! group's single "Dekoboko Life" and Snow Man's concert video release "Snow Man Dome Tour 2025-2026 ON." The achievements reflect the strong momentum of both groups, drawing enthusiastic reactions from their fanbases.

The Platinum category (250,000 units) featured a wide lineup of hit releases, including ATEEZ's "BAD (Japanese Ver.)," NMB48's "Hajimete no All," NCT WISH's "YO-I-DON! / BOY MEETS GIRL," timelesz's "Kienai Hanabi," ≒JOY's "Blue Hawaii Lemon," ≠ME's "Ai Kudasaimase / Koko de First Kiss," IVE's "LUCID DREAM," and MECHATU-A's "On-Deck!".

Gold certifications (100,000 units or more) were awarded to BE:FIRST's single "Missing," WEST.'s live concert release "WEST. SPECIAL LIVE WESTA! 2025-2026," and Urashimasakatasen's "TA13OO." Following the announcement, social media was flooded with celebratory posts praising the artists and their accomplishments.

The Context

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) awards Gold Disc certifications monthly based on physical shipment figures reported by record labels. Certifications range from Gold (100,000 units) to Platinum (250,000 units), Double Platinum (500,000 units), Triple Platinum (750,000 units), and Million (1,000,000 units). In Japan's music market—where physical media like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays continue to hold major cultural and commercial importance alongside digital streaming—these certifications serve as a primary benchmark of an artist's popularity and fanbase support.

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