SEVENTEEN’s music continues to resonate with fans globally, as evidenced by a newly-earned gold certification in Japan. But what does that *actually* mean in terms of streams, and why should K-Pop fans care about the Recording Industry Association of Japan?
SEVENTEEN Earns Gold Certification for “Ima -Asu Sekaiga Owattemo-”
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The popular group achieved this milestone based on streaming numbers in Japan, adding to their growing list of accolades.
- The Recording Industry Association of Japan announced streaming certifications on December 23.
- SEVENTEEN’s song “Ima -Asu Sekaiga Owattemo-” received gold certification, signifying over 50 million streams.
- This brings SEVENTEEN’s total streaming certifications in Japan to 18.
- The group’s music is also performing well in Oricon’s ‘Annual Ranking 2025’.
- A new song, ‘Tiny Light,’ will feature in the Netflix anime ‘Beastars Final Season’.
The Recording Industry Association of Japan revealed its latest list of streaming certifications on December 23, and SEVENTEEN was among the artists recognized. Their track, “Ima -Asu Sekaiga Owattemo-” (今 -明日 世界が終わっても-), has officially been certified gold. This certification is awarded to songs that surpass 50 million streams within the country.
The song, known for its captivating guitar melody and poignant lyrics, was a collaborative effort, with member Woozi and producers Bogeom and Hwang Hyun all contributing to its composition.
A Growing List of Accolades
This gold certification isn’t a standalone achievement for SEVENTEEN. They’ve already secured 18 streaming certifications in Japan overall. Previously, they earned a platinum certification for their hit song “Very Nice” and the title track “Son Goku” from their 10th mini album, ‘FML’.
Beyond these, a substantial number of their songs have also been recognized with gold certifications, including “Pauline,” “Flower,” “Hurray,” “Ready to Love,” “Applause,” “Darling,” “Hot,” “Hit,” “Rock to You,” “Left and Right,” “Pretty,” “I Don’t Want to Cry,” and “Fighting.”
What does it mean for a song to go gold in Japan? A gold disc certification signifies a song has been streamed more than 50 million times, with platinum exceeding 100 million, and diamond surpassing 500 million.
Continued Success and Future Projects
SEVENTEEN’s impact extends beyond individual song certifications. The group has demonstrated significant album power, appearing in Oricon’s ‘Annual Ranking 2025’ (covering the period from December 23, 2024, to December 15, 2025) with several albums, including their 5th full-length release.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate hearing SEVENTEEN’s new song, “Tiny Light,” as the ending theme for Part 2 of the Netflix Japanese animation ‘Beastars Final Season.’ Notably, Woozi played a direct role in the writing, composing, and arranging of the lyrics for this upcoming track.
