K/DA Hit a Home Run With RIAA

K/DA’s POP/STARS Achieves Gold Certification

The virtual K-pop group K/DA, from the popular game League of Legends, is celebrating a significant milestone. Their hit song, POP/STARS, has received gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

This achievement is a testament to the song’s popularity and widespread appeal. Gold certification signifies at least 500,000 unique digital single downloads or 150 on-demand audio and/or video streams.

A Look at POP/STARS’ Success

Riot Games Music, the group’s label, proudly announced the news. The song, initially released in 2018, quickly gained traction within the League of Legends fanbase and the wider K-pop community.

The music video for POP/STARS amassed over 13 million YouTube views within 24 hours of its release and now boasts over 452 million views, showcasing its enduring popularity.

Riot Games’ Continued Success

Riot Games’ success extends beyond music. The company recently celebrated reaching $100 million in revenue from mobile games, largely driven by the release of League of Legends: Wild Rift. This accomplishment underscores their strategic expansion into the mobile gaming market.

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Looking Ahead

With this latest achievement, K/DA’s POP/STARS reinforces its position as a chart-topping hit, showcasing Riot Games’ impact on the music industry. The future holds exciting possibilities for K/DA and Riot Games as they continue to innovate in both music and gaming.