LE SSERAFIM’s latest album has not only dominated the Hanteo daily album chart but also soared to No. 1 on the weekly chart.



According to the latest Hanteo Chart (March 10–16) released on March 17, LE SSERAFIM’s fifth mini-album ‘HOT’ secured the top spot. The album, which was released on March 14, sold a remarkable 580,367 copies in just three days.



LE SSERAFIM’s global impact is also evident. On March 16, ‘HOT’ ranked No. 4 on the Worldwide iTunes Albums Chart, marking the highest position among K-pop artists for three consecutive days. Additionally, the album charted in 40 countries/regions, including the U.S., Japan, France, and the U.K.. In 27 of these regions—such as Hong Kong, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Italy—the album made it into the Top 10.



Their popularity in Japan is particularly striking. On March 15, ‘HOT’ debuted at No. 1 on the Oricon Daily Album Ranking with first-day sales of 69,291 copies. Impressively, every Korean album released by LE SSERAFIM since their debut album ‘FEARLESS’ has reached No. 1 on Oricon, solidifying their immense local fanbase.



The group’s new release has also caught the attention of international media.




Vogue U.S. described the album as "a bold step in pioneering a new field for LE SSERAFIM."

British music magazine NME praised ‘HOT’, stating, "LE SSERAFIM continues to redefine expectations with each genre-breaking transformation. They are a group that never stops evolving."

Meanwhile, on March 17 at 1 PM (KST), LE SSERAFIM released a remix album of ‘HOT (English ver.)’, featuring five tracks:


Original ‘HOT’
English version of the title track
Sped-up version
Slowed + reverb version
Instrumental version


LE SSERAFIM continues to dominate both Korean and international music scenes, proving their unstoppable global influence.


Written by Mun Wan Sik
Translated by Lee So Yun