SHINee becomes first Korean male idol group to achieve certified "Gold" for debut single

SHINee have become the first ever male Korean idol group to attain a certified "Gold" for their debut single, "Replay". On July 11th, SM Entertainment announced, "SHINee, who made their debut in Japan on June 22nd, sold over 100,000 copies of their debut single, 'Replay - You're My Everything', thus attaining themselves a 'Gold Album' certificate." SHINee's single sold approximately 91,000 copies in it's debut week alone, setting a record for Korean male idol groups with their debut single. Meanwhile, SHINee will be holding their first tour, "SHINee Japan Debut Premium Reception Tour", starting on July 22nd in Fukuoka, followed by dates in Kobe, Tokyo, Sapparo, and Nagoya on the July 23rd, 27th, 28th, August 8th and 11th, respectively. Source: Asia Today via Nate