&TEAM and TXT RIAJ Certifications 2025: HYBE Artists Dominate Japan
&TEAM and TXT have earned Triple and Double Platinum certifications from the RIAJ in December 2025, with &TEAM's 'Back to Life' surpassing 750,000 units.
The world's second-largest music market is seeing a K-pop takeover like never before. Two of HYBE's powerhouse groups have reached new milestones, proving their massive influence in Japan. According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), &TEAM and TXT have secured Triple and Double Platinum certifications respectively.
&TEAM TXT RIAJ Certifications 2025 Breakthrough
The highlight of this month's certifications is &TEAM. Their Korean debut mini-album, 'Back to Life', has officially surpassed 750,000 units shipped in Japan, earning a prestigious Triple Platinum title. It's an extraordinary feat for a Korean-language release to achieve such high volume in the Japanese market.
Not far behind, TXT continues their winning streak. The group earned a Double Platinum certification for crossing the 500,000 units threshold. The RIAJ awards these honors monthly based on shipment numbers, with Gold starting at 100,000 and Platinum at 250,000.
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