LE SSERAFIM (Kim Chae Won, Sakura, Huh Yun Jin, Kazuha, Hong Eun Chae) has wrapped up 2024 with widespread recognition from international media and music platforms, further solidifying their global presence. On December 17, U.S.-based music magazine Consequence named LE SSERAFIM the "Rising Star" in its 2024 K-pop Yearbook. The publication praised the group for their "joy, passion, and poise throughout the year, drawing more listeners into their world."

In response, LE SSERAFIM expressed gratitude through Consequence, stating, “2024 was filled with unforgettable memories and experiences. Sharing music with our fans on stage brought us immense joy. Thanks to FEARNOTs (fan club name), we were able to perform on various stages. We’ll strive to show even more growth in 2025.”

LE SSERAFIM has also been prominently featured in the year-end lists of major global publications. British fashion and culture magazine Dazed included their mini fourth album’s title track, CRAZY, in The 50 Best K-pop Tracks of 2024. Dazed highlighted the song’s viral lyric, “All the girls are girling girling,” calling it one of the best lines of the year and noting its milestone of surpassing 100 million Spotify streams in just two months.

American magazine Teen Vogue lauded CRAZY in its 15 Best K-pop Music Videos of 2024, describing it as “a masterpiece that left nothing to be desired.” The publication commended LE SSERAFIM for channeling the success of the previous year into creating an iconic music video.

Another track from the mini fourth album, 1-800-hot-n-fun, ranked 9th in British music magazine NME’s The 25 Best K-pop Songs of 2024. NME called it “a provocative hot-girl anthem that deserves to be on speed dial for every exciting night.”

LE SSERAFIM’s impact extended to music platforms and awards. In the USEN MUSIC AWARD 2024, Japan’s largest cable music network, the group achieved a rare feat by placing two tracks in the "HIT K-POP" Top 10: EASY (2nd place) and CRAZY (7th place). They were the only girl group to accomplish this milestone.

On Spotify, the group’s mini third album tracks Smart and EASY secured 1st and 5th places, respectively, on the platform’s Best K-Pop Songs of 2024 list curated by its editors, further highlighting their immense influence in the global music scene.

With such achievements, LE SSERAFIM’s trajectory continues to rise, cementing their reputation as one of K-pop’s most dynamic and impactful acts.

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