First Artist To Receive Official Million Certification from Gaon
Date: July 11, 2018
After the new certification changes made by Korea Music Content Industry Association for album sales, song downloads, and online streaming, BTS is now the first artist to be certified under the new system.
On July 12, Gaon Chart announced that BTS had received the first-ever million certification for their latest album “Love Yourself: Tear.” The album previously set a new record for the highest monthly sales in Gaon Chart history after selling 1,664,041 copies in the 14 days following its release on May 18.
— Soompi