F.T. Island

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

F.T. Island holds a unique place in K-pop history as the group that proved rock bands could dominate the charts. Their achievement of topping the Oricon Albums Chart in 2011 broke a 42-year streak of no foreign male bands reaching the summit. This feat remains a benchmark for international success in the Japanese market. The group has consistently delivered chart-topping albums in Korea, with seven of their studio albums reaching number one on the Gaon Chart. Their longevity and ability to adapt to changing musical trends have earned them a reputation as one of the most resilient acts in the industry.

AwardsF.T. Island has received numerous accolades throughout their career, including multiple Rookie Awards and Popularity Awards from major ceremonies like the Golden Disc Awards and Melon Music Awards. They secured the Digital Daesang at the Golden Disc Awards in 2012 for their hit I Wish, marking a significant achievement in their discography. The group also won the Best New Male Group award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2007 and the Best Rock Band award at the Korea Popular Music Awards in 2008. Their success in Japan earned them recognition at the Japan Gold Disc Awards and the Japan Record Awards.

Honours & Distinctions

First Foreign Male Band to Top Oricon Albums Chart

Oricon·2011

Achieved with the album Five Treasure Island, breaking a 42-year record.

First Band to Top Oricon Daily Charts in 42 Years

Oricon·2011

Marked a historic moment for non-Japanese artists in the country.

Cultural Ambassador Recognition

Korean Government·2013

Recognized for promoting Hallyu culture in Japan through music and performances.

Rankings & Lists

20 Greatest K-Pop Bands of All Time

Rolling Stone·2020

#12

Top 100 K-Pop Artists

Billboard·2019

Most Influential Rock Bands in K-Pop

NME·2018

Magazine Covers

GQ Korea

2014-05

Cross & Change Era Feature

Men's Vogue Korea

2011-08

Idol Band Style Special

CD Journal

2012-03

Japanese Market Success Issue

W Korea

2013-11

Music & Fashion Collaboration

Rockin'On Japan

2015-06

Live Performance Spotlight

Records & Feats

First Foreign Male Band to Top Oricon Weekly Albums Chart

Chart Record·2011

Achieved with Five Treasure Island in 2011, ending a 42-year drought for non-Japanese acts.

Longest Running #1 Single for a Debut Act in 2007

Chart Record·2007

Love Sick topped charts for eight consecutive weeks upon release.

Highest Selling Debut Album by a Rock Group in 2007

Sales·2007

Cheerful Sensibility became the sixth best-selling album of the year.