K-pop Quintet's Third Studio Album Dominates Oricon's Rankings, Setting New Records

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South Korean K-pop sensation Tomorrow X Together (TXT) made a resounding impact on Oricon's weekly album chart with their third studio album, "The Name Chapter: Freefall." Released on Friday, the LP impressively claimed the top spot within a mere three days, securing its position at the pinnacle of Oricon's daily album ranking.

Oricon, a notable music statistics platform, acknowledged TXT as the only artist to achieve the feat of placing three albums atop the weekly albums chart. This includes their fifth EP, "The Name Chapter: Temptation," and their second LP in Japan, "Sweet," both of which also achieved the coveted No. 1 position on the chart. 

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This latest triumph solidifies Tomorrow X Together's remarkable track record, boasting nine consecutive albums that have reached the No. 1 spot on Oricon's weekly chart—a feat unparalleled by any other international artist.

In a testament to their immense popularity, "The Name Chapter: Freefall" soared in sales, amassing over 1.92 million copies on the day of its release. This achievement sets the stage for expectations to breach the 2 million mark in first-week sales, a trajectory reminiscent of their previous album's success.

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