Several K-Pop groups have once again proven their soaring popularity in Japan.
According to figures released by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) on July 13th, idol groups Girls’ Generation, 2PM and T-ara achieved gold status in Japan. Gold certification is given to artists who sell over 100,000 copies of their albums.
T-ara’s first studio album “Jewelry Box”, Girls’ Generation’s single “Paparazzi” and 2PM’s “Beautiful” have all achieved gold status for selling over 100,000 copies.
In addition, Girls’ Generation officially received the Million status after its first full-length Japanese album, “Girls’ Generation”, which was released on June 1st, 2011, sold over a million copies.
Source: Star News