TOMORROW X TOGETHER Achieves Platinum Certification in Japan

TOMORROW X TOGETHER (투모로우바이투게더) has received the prestigious 'Platinum' certification from the Japan Record Association for their mini-album released last month. According to the announcement on December 10, their seventh mini-album, '별의 장: SANCTUARY' (Chapter of Stars: SANCTUARY), surpassed cumulative shipments of 250,000 copies as of November, earning the Gold Disc 'Platinum' status.

The Japan Record Association awards Gold Disc certifications based on monthly album sales, categorizing them as Gold (over 100,000 copies), Platinum (over 250,000 copies), Double Platinum (over 500,000 copies), Triple Platinum (over 750,000 copies), and Million (over 1,000,000 copies).

Including '별의 장: SANCTUARY', TOMORROW X TOGETHER has now received Gold Disc certifications for a total of 13 albums (6 from Korea and 7 from Japan). They first achieved Gold certification in 2020 with 'MAGIC HOUR', followed by Platinum for 'Chaotic Wonderland' in 2021 and Double Platinum for 'GOOD BOY GONE BAD' in 2022. Their Japanese single 'CHIKAI' (誓い/치카이), released in July, made them the only overseas artist this year to reach Triple Platinum status. Other albums like 'DRAMA', 'STILL DREAMING', '혼돈의 장: FREEZE', 'minisode 2: Thursday's Child', and 'minisode 3: TOMORROW' have also received Gold certifications, while '이름의 장: TEMPTATION' and '이름의 장: FREEFALL' achieved Platinum, and 'SWEET' reached Double Platinum.

Since its release, '별의 장: SANCTUARY' has been consistently well-received, with weekly sales in Japan increasing by 1.7 times compared to their previous work. The album has also set a new record for the most consecutive number one albums by a foreign artist on the Oricon weekly album rankings, totaling 11. Additionally, it has made appearances on the Billboard Japan 2024 Year-End Chart in key categories such as 'Hot Albums' and 'Top Album Sales'. On the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, it has maintained its position for three consecutive weeks, showcasing its popularity.