International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) announced on February 27, 2024, that SEVENTEEN's album "FML" was named as the winner of the IFPI Global Album Award for 2023.
SEVENTEEN, consists of thirteen members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino, dominates the IFPI Global Awards 2023. Their album, &ldquo;FML&rdquo; which was released in April 2023, quickly became a hit and has reached the top of the IFPI Global Album Charts Award.&nbsp;
&ldquo;FML&rdquo; album wasn't just becoming popular in South Korea and Japan, but also did well in other countries like the United States and France, making it into the top five according to IFPI&rsquo;s statement.
"The global appeal of K-pop continues to extend and S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon and Dino continue to push the boundaries with their concepts, performances, and talent," said Lewis Morrison, director of the IFPI's global charts and certifications.
He added, &ldquo;Mirroring the other IFPI Global Charts released in the past week, the rankings provide an insight into the dynamic nature of recorded music today, with artists &ndash; and their record labels &ndash; finding success across genres and geographies, and by leveraging both streaming and physical formats to delight their fans.&rdquo;
What's special about "FML" is that it's the most pre-ordered album ever in K-pop history. This shows how dedicated SEVENTEEN's fans are. it's a symbol of SEVENTEEN's commitment to making great music.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN&rsquo;s follow-up album entitled &ldquo;SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN&rdquo; which was released last October 8, 2023, also made it to the no. 8 spot on the IFPI Global Album Chart 2023.
&ldquo;FML and SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN were both huge hits across continents and our congratulations go to the group, their team, and of course CARATs all over the world!&rdquo; comments Lewis Morrison.
&nbsp;
Top 20 IFPI Global Album Chart 2023
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 76.7416%; height: 470.312px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">POSITION</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">ARTIST</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">ALBUM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">SEVENTEEN</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">FML</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">Stray Kids</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">5-STAR</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">Morgan Wallen</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">One Thing At A Time</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">Taylor Swift</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">Midnights</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">Taylor Swift</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">1989 (Taylor&rsquo;s Version)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">NCT Dream</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">ISTJ</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">SZA</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">SOS</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">SEVENTEEN</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">Stray Kids</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">ROCK-STAR</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">Travis Scott</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">UTOPIA</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">Taylor Swift</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">Lover</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">12</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">Taylor Swift</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">Speak Now (Taylor&rsquo;s Version)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">13</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">Taylor Swift</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">folklore</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">14</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">Jung Kook</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">GOLDEN</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">15</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">The Weeknd</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">Starboy</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">16</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">Metro Boomin</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">HEROES &amp; VILLAINS</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">17</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">Bad Bunny</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">Un Verano Sin Ti</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">18</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">ZEROBASEONE</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">YOUTH IN THE SHADE</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">19</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">Miley Cyrus</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">Endless Summer Vacation</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3958px;">
<td style="width: 21.5441%; text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">20</td>
<td style="width: 35.1756%; height: 22.3958px;">IVE</td>
<td style="width: 43.2331%; height: 22.3958px;">I&rsquo;ve IVE</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
(Source: IFPI) 
SEVENTEEN's success shows how much people love K-pop and how it's making waves in the music industry. They show that music can bring people together and make a lasting impact on the world.
Congratulations, SEVENTEEN and CARAT!
&nbsp;