SEVENTEEN's 'HOME;RUN' and 'God of Music' surpass 50 million streams, earning gold certification from the RIAJ for September 2025.
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SEVENTEEN's 'HOME;RUN' and 'God of Music' have surpassed a cumulative playback count of over 50 million times, and today (30th) announced by the Japan Record Association for September 2025, they received gold certification for streaming. 'HOME;RUN' is the title track from the special album ';[Semicolon]'. 'HOME;RUN' is a song that stands out with its retro sound based on the swing genre. With a lively and impactful sound, it expresses the thrill of the expression 'HOME RUN' and delivers a strong voice of support and consolation to the youth with infinite growth. 'God of Music' is the title track of the 11th mini-album 'SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN', which received 'Triple Platinum' certification from the Japan Record Association for October 2023, based on a harmonious blend of lively synth and brass sounds, allowing listeners to fully feel the energy of 'happiness' that SEVENTEEN conveys in this festival-like song. The streaming certification by the Japan Record Association is announced monthly based on the cumulative playback count (streaming) of the songs. With these two songs added, SEVENTEEN has a total of 17 songs that have received gold or higher certification. SEVENTEEN is currently holding the 'SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_]', and they are performing in the United States, with plans to tour Japan's four major domes in November and December. We can't take our eyes off SEVENTEEN's future activities.
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