LE SSERAFIM’s global rise: From Japan chart domination to sold-out world tour

LE SSERAFIM is riding an unprecedented wave of global success, fueled by record-breaking achievements in Japan and a sold-out run across Asia and North America.

Since their debut, the group has carved out a unique identity with bold musical experimentation and captivating performances. From the punk-inspired debut track "FEARLESS" to Latin-infused "ANTIFRAGILE", disco-laced "HOT", old-school hip-hop choreography in "EASY", and voguing with "CRAZY", LE SSERAFIM continues to push boundaries in both sound and stagecraft.

In the first half of 2025, they became the only K-pop girl group to break into the U.S. top 10 in physical album sales, cementing their rising popularity in English-speaking markets. Their North American tour, kicking off in September, has sold out across all stops, including Newark, Chicago, Grand Prairie, Inglewood, San Francisco, and Las Vegas, proving their strong global fanbase and ticket power.

The scale of venues they’ll be performing in is remarkable for a group in their fourth year. From Newark’s Prudential Center and Inglewood’s Kia Forum, previously graced by TWICE and BLACKPINK in their early stadium eras — to Mexico City Arena (home to shows by Katy Perry) and Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena (played by Madonna and Coldplay), LE SSERAFIM’s first tour will leave a mark on some of the world’s most prestigious stages.

Japan has been a cornerstone of their overseas success. Their recent “EASY CRAZY HOT IN JAPAN” tour drew over 110,000 fans across nine shows in four cities, with demand so high that even restricted-view and equipment seats at Saitama Super Arena were opened. On the charts, their fourth Japanese single DIFFERENT topped the Oricon Daily Singles Chart and reached No. 2 on Billboard Japan’s Hot 100, while their fifth Korean mini-album HOT continued a streak of four consecutive Korean releases surpassing 100,000 units shipped in Japan, an unmatched record among 4th-gen K-pop girl groups.

In November, they will achieve another career milestone: performing at Tokyo Dome on the 18th and 19th. Known as a symbol of success in Japan and capable of hosting over 50,000 attendees, the Dome is a dream stage for artists worldwide. For LE SSERAFIM to secure it within three years of debut is a testament to their rapid and steady growth.

Industry insiders believe this performance will further solidify LE SSERAFIM’s position as a leading global K-pop girl group, setting the stage for even greater international expansion.