Rising K-pop group Boynextdoor has made a significant breakthrough with their third mini album “19.99,” which debuted at No. 40 on the Billboard 200, according to the chart publication on Tuesday. This marks the group's highest-ranking position on the chart to date, surpassing their previous EPs, "Why ..." and "How?", which landed at No. 162 and No. 93, respectively.

The "19.99" EP is the third and final installment in the group’s "first love" series, which has been released at roughly five-month intervals. The latest album features seven tracks and has quickly become a career milestone for the six-member band, selling over 750,000 copies in its first week. The album's success has also extended to Japan, where it topped Oricon’s daily, weekly, and weekly combined album rankings.

In addition to their chart success, Boynextdoor is preparing for their first-ever Asia tour, which kicks off with a two-date concert in Incheon in mid-December. The tour will take them to 13 cities across Asia, including six stops in Japan, further solidifying the band’s growing international presence.

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