HOT is the fifth mini album by LE SSERAFIM. It was released on March 14, 2025 with "HOT" as the title track.
Background[]
On February 7, 2025, local news outlet Xsportsnews reported that LE SSERAFIM was preparing to make a comeback sometime in March. Later, the reports were confirmed by Source Music.[1] Later, on February 17, the comeback's title, format, and release date were announced.[2]
Commerical Performance[]
In April 2025, HOT was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for selling 100,00 copies on the Oricon Chart.[3]
On May 9, 2025, HOT was certified Double Platinum by the Korean Music Contents Association (KMCA) for selling 500,000 units via Circle Chart.
Track List[]
- "Born Fire"
- "HOT" Title
- "Come Over"
- "Ash"
- "So Cynical (Badum)"
Audio[]
Certifications[]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales | Date of Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan (RIAJ) | Gold | 100,000+ | April 13, 2025[3] |
| South Korea (KMCA) | Double Platinum | 500,000+ | May 9, 2025[4] |
Music Show Wins[]
| Song | Program | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "HOT" | Music Bank | March 21, 2025 | 9,917[5] |
| Inkigayo | April 6, 2025 | 5,411[6] |
Performances[]
Concert Performances[]
Born Fire[]
HOT[]
Ash[]
Come Over[]
So Cynical (Badum)[]
Physical Album[]
Contents (Photobook ver.)[]
| Preview | |
|---|---|
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- PHOTOBOOK: 80p
- LYRIC PAPER: 1p
- HEAT DETECTING TEA COASTER: 1p (out of 3)
- STICKER: 3p
- POSTCARD: 1p (out of 3)
- FOLDING POSTER: 1p (out of 3)
- CD: 1p
- PHOTOCARD: 1p (out of 5; 15 total)
Contents (Compact ver.)[]
| Preview | |
|---|---|
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- OUTER BOX: 1p
- PHOTOBOOK: 12p
- LYRIC PAPER: 1p
- CD: 1p
- STICKER: 1p (out of 6)
- PHOTOCARD: 1p (out of 3; 18 total)
- POSTCARD: 1p (out of 6)
Contents (Weverse Albums ver.)[]
| Preview | |
|---|---|
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- OUTER BOX: 1p (out of 2)
- PHOTOCARD A: 5p (out of 2; 10 total)
- PHOTOCARD B: 5p (out of 10; 20 total)
- USER GUIDE: 1p
Contents (TIN CASE ver.)[]
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- OUTER BOX: 1p
- TIN CASE: 1p
- KEYRING: 1p
- MAGNET: 1p
- A4 POSTER: 8p
- A2 POSTER: 1p
- CD: 1p
- POSTCARD: 1p
- PHOTOCARD: 10p
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: LE SSERAFIM Confirmed To Be Preparing For March Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: LE SSERAFIM Announces March Comeback Date With Sizzling Teaser For "HOT"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Soompi: SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, And LE SSERAFIM Earn RIAJ Triple Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan
- ↑ Circle Chart: Album Certifications
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: LE SSERAFIM Takes 1st Win For "HOT" On "Music Bank"; Performances By STAYC, THE BOYZ, And More
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: LE SSERAFIM Takes 2nd Win For "HOT" On "Inkigayo"; Performances By NMIXX, izna, And More