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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) featu...

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) announced its Gold Disc certifications for April 2026 on May 15, 2026. This month’s announcement was highlighted by Snow Man achieving a Million certification, while other popular groups like INI, SixTONES, and Travis Japan also received high-tier certifications, sparking a wave of celebration from fans across social media. Snow Man: A Monumental 14th Million-Seller The standout achievement of this cycle belongs to Snow Man’s latest release, "BANG!! / SAVE YOUR HEART / Odorouze!" The work was officially certified Million, marking the group’s 14th release to reach this prestigious milestone. Fans flooded social media with messages such as "I’m so happy for them" and "Thank you as always, Snow Man," propelling the group to the top of trending topics. INI Hits Triple Platinum, SixTONES Achieves Double Platinum After Three Years Several other high-ranking certifications caught the public eye. INI’s "PULSE...

On the 15th, the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) announced its Gold Disc certifications for April 2026, revealing that Snow Man’s latest single, "BANG!! / SAVE YOUR HEART / ODOROUZE!", has achieved Million certification (representing net shipments of over one million copies). This marks the group’s 14th million-selling work, an unprecedented achievement that continues to break industry records. The certified release is the group's first-ever triple A-side single, featuring theme songs for film and television projects starring members Daisuke Sakuma, Ren Meguro, and Ryota Miyadate. Reaching the million-copy mark so shortly after its release once again proves Snow Man's overwhelming presence in the current music scene. With 14 of their 19 total releases to date reaching million status—a staggering success rate of approximately 70%—the group continues to astonish both industry insiders and the public alike. Immediately following the announcement, "Mil...