Ateez Emerges as the Second K-pop Boy Group to Break Into Official Chart, Setting Sales Records

Courtesy of KQ

In a notable achievement for K-pop enthusiasts, Ateez's second studio album, "The World Ep. Fin: Will," claimed the No. 2 position on the UK's Official Albums Chart Top 100. The chart, curated by the Official Charts Co., factors in sales from various mediums such as CDs, vinyls, downloads, audio streams, and video streams.

This marks Ateez's second appearance on the prestigious chart, with their ninth mini album, "The World Ep. 2: Outlaw," making its debut in June of the same year. Ateez has now become the second K-pop boy group to feature on the Official Album Chart Top 100, following in the footsteps of the global sensation BTS. Notably, they are the first among the "fourth-generation" K-pop acts to achieve this milestone. 

▲ Courtesy of KQ

Boasting an impressive sales figure of over 1.7 million copies in the inaugural week, as reported by KQ Entertainment, "The World Ep. Fin: Will" stands as Ateez's third million-selling album. This feat surpasses the band's own record set by their previous mini album, "The World Ep. 2: Outlaw."

The album's success extends beyond the UK as it dominated various international charts. Notable achievements include topping the iTunes top album charts in 26 regions, securing the leading position on Japan Line Music’s real-time album chart, and dominating Hanteo Chart’s real-time, daily, and weekly physical album charts.

The lead track from the album, "Crazy Form," made a significant impact on digital platforms, accumulating 10 million streams on Spotify within three days. The corresponding music video achieved an impressive 10 million views on YouTube in just seven hours, marking a record-breaking pace for the eight-member group.

Looking ahead, Ateez is gearing up for a global tour titled "Towards the Light: Will to Power," scheduled to commence on January 27-28 in Seoul. This follows the success of their previous world tour, "Fellowship: Break The Wall," which drew in a massive audience of 400,000 fans across Asia, Latin America, Europe, and North America from October 2022 to September 2023.

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