SMAP

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SMAP achieved a level of commercial dominance rarely seen in any market. They are the only Japanese act to have all 55 singles reach the top 10 on the Oricon charts. Their album sales surpassed 38.5 million records, making them the best-selling group in Japanese history. "Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana" remains the third best-selling single in the country's history. The group held the number one spot in annual household TV ratings for eleven years with SMAP×SMAP. These achievements set benchmarks that future artists strive to match.

AwardsSMAP dominated Japanese award ceremonies throughout their career. They won the Grand Prix at the Japan Record Awards multiple times, including for "Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana" in 2003. The group received numerous Japan Gold Disc Awards for Album of the Year and Best Artist. Their consistency earned them recognition from MTV Video Music Awards Japan and Space Shower Music Awards. Television accolades included the Tokyo Drama Award for SMAP×SMAP. In 2014, the entire group received the Order of the Rising Sun, a rare honor for entertainers.

Honours & Distinctions

Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette

Government of Japan·2014

Awarded to all five members for their contribution to Japanese culture and entertainment.

Guinness World Record for Most Number-One Singles

Guinness World Records·2009

Recognized for having 22 consecutive number-one singles by a Japanese group.

Johnny & Associates Hall of Fame

Johnny & Associates·2017

Inducted post-disbandment for their historic impact on the agency.

Rankings & Lists

Greatest Japanese Artists of All Time

Rolling Stone Japan·2016

Top Selling Artist in Japan

Billboard Japan·2015

#Cover Feature

Asian Heroes

TIME Magazine·2003

Magazine Covers

TIME Asia

2003-05-19

Asian Heroes: SMAP

Rolling Stone Japan

2016-01-15

The Legacy of SMAP

Vogue Japan

2015-11-01

SMAP Final Issue Cover

Records & Feats

Most Top 10 Singles by a Group

Chart Record·2016

All 55 singles released by SMAP reached the top 10 on the Oricon charts.

Highest Grossing Variety Show Run

Television·2016

SMAP×SMAP held the number one rating for 11 consecutive years.

Best-Selling Single of the 21st Century in Japan

Sales·2003

"Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana" sold over 2.5 million copies.