ENHYPEN's repackage album 'ROMANCE: UNTOLD -daydream-' tops Oricon charts, achieving record sales and multiple nominations at BBMAs.
November/26/2024 16:16
On November 25, Oricon announced the latest rankings (as of December 2, aggregation period: November 18-24), according to which ENHYPEN's 2nd full album repackage 'ROMANCE: UNTOLD -daydream-' recorded weekly sales of 185,000 copies, ranking 1st in the weekly album ranking. With this, they have achieved a total of 9 albums ranking 1st on the Oricon weekly album ranking, starting from their 2nd mini album 'BORDER: CARNIVAL' to 'ROMANCE: UNTOLD -daydream-', showcasing their strong album power. 'ROMANCE: UNTOLD -daydream-' showed remarkable achievements both domestically in Korea and on overseas charts immediately after its release. This album sold over 1.4 million copies in its first week (aggregation period: November 11-17), setting a new record for the highest initial sales of K-POP repackaged albums in history (according to Hanteo Chart). Additionally, the 2nd full album 'ROMANCE: UNTOLD' re-entered the Billboard 200 (as of November 30) at No. 7. Meanwhile, according to the finalist list announced by the Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) on the 25th (local time), ENHYPEN was nominated in two categories: 'Top Global K-POP Artist' and 'Top K-POP Touring Artist'. The BBMAs are considered one of the four major American music awards alongside the Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, and MTV VMA, boasting high authority. The nominees are selected based on data from album and digital sales, radio airplay, streaming, tours, and social engagement over the past 12 months, including Billboard chart achievements. ENHYPEN's remarkable activities this year have proven their global popularity. They are currently holding the fastest dome tour in Japan among K-POP boy groups since their debut through their world tour 'WALK THE LINE', visiting Fukuoka's Mizuho PayPay Dome (December 28-29) and Osaka's Kyocera Dome (January 25-26). In April, they are set to perform at the largest music festival in the U.S., the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, gaining even more momentum.
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ENHYPEN's repackage album 'ROMANCE: UNTOLD -daydream-' sold 147,000 copies on its release day in Japan, topping the Oricon charts. They have consistently reached number one with all 11 albums released in Korea and Japan. The group also made history by being the fastest K-POP boy group to perform at Coachella and is currently on a three-city dome tour in Japan.
