The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has dropped the bomb as it released a new roster of artists who have bagged gold certifications for streaming.

With a passion for certifying music releases in Japan, RIAJ recalibrated its standard in empowering music by adding online streaming as part of the criteria, along with physical album shipments and digital download sales.

According to the threshold of the music corporation, the artists are eligible for silver after reaching 30 million streaming points. To bag for gold, they must get 50 million streams.

Meanwhile, once the artist achieves 100 million streams, they are named for the platinum award. Ultimately, they may score the diamond recognition if they hit 500 million.

Are you excited to know who among K-pop acts joined the noble list of gold certification? Keep reading to know more.

BIGBANG, KARA Jiyoung, and More Earn Gold Certifications

Representing second-generation artists, BIGBANG received their first gold certifications for streaming for their 2012 trend-setter track "FANTASTIC BABY" and their 2015 pacemaker song "BANG BANG BANG."

The so-called "Kings of K-pop" brought home the prestigious gold certificate AT ONCE THIS MONTH.

Reports clarified that BIGBANG previously earned a gold certificate with RIAJ, but for the physical albums category.

Joining BIGBANG as representatives of the second generation to score the noble recognition is KARA Kang Jiyoung's song "Sukina Hitoga Irukoto."

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Conversely, the third-generation artists live for legacy as well in RIAJ. Although TWICE, as a group, has cemented their Japanese presence as they received gold certification for their Japanese album "Celebrate" last August, the nonet girl group's center and vocalist, NAYEON, received the recognition as well as a soloist with her debut track "POP."

The bulletproof boys from HYBE LABELS, BTS, also earned the gold certificate with the track "My Universe," a collaboration with British band Coldplay.

BTS embarked on history in August 2021 when their second English song, "Butter," became the fastest song in RIAJ to sit on the throne of platinum tracks. Consequently, joining other BTS hit songs such as "Boy With Luv," "Stay Gold," and "Dynamite."

Meanwhile, in August 2022, BTS labelmates ENHYPEN and SEVENTEEN also earned the said recognition with their albums "MANIFESTO : DAY 1" and "SECTOR 17."

Transcending the fourth-generation artists, LE SSERAFIM proves their competency as they join BTS, ENHYPEN, and SEVENTEEN in this recognition as their debut song "FEARLESS" notched the gold streaming certification as well!

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K-pop Fans React to this Milestone

Upon the release of the announcement, K-pop fans have extended their sincerest congratulations to the artists. Also, this became an avenue for fans to vouch for their favorite artists for 2022 MAMA.

Here are some of the fans' comments:

"Nayeon Female soloist of The year."

"BIGBANG and Twice. Legends only."

"Congratulations BTS and LE SSERAFIM!"

"That's great & all but I want more new songs Bigbang. Can't believe the song that got this certification recently is the one that was released 7 years ago."

Who do you think will bring home this recognition soon as well? Share your thoughts below.

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Written by Sophia Carson