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Circle Chart Million Certification 2026: Stray Kids and NCT DREAM Dominate

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Stray Kids, NCT DREAM, PLAVE, and more earn new Million and Platinum certifications from Circle Chart in January 2026. Explore the latest K-pop sales milestones.

K-pop's physical dominance isn't slowing down. Circle Chart (formerly Gaon) just unveiled a massive new wave of Million and Platinum certifications, highlighting the enduring global appetite for physical albums.

Circle Chart Million Certification 2026 Highlights

According to the latest report, heavyweights like Stray Kids and NCT DREAM have secured another Million certification, proving their status as industry leaders. Meanwhile, the rising influence of Gen 5 is evident as groups like ILLIT and virtual stars PLAVE scooped up Platinum honors.

  • Million Tier (1M+ copies): Stray Kids, NCT DREAM
  • Platinum Tier (250K+ copies): RIIZE, ILLIT, ITZY, PLAVE
  • Notable Mentions: CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES

Understanding the KMCA Certification System

Implemented on January 1, 2018, by the Korea Music Content Industry Association, this system tracks album sales, downloads, and streaming. Albums must surpass 250,000 units for Platinum and 1,000,000 units for the prestigious Million certification.

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