K-pop Sensation Breaks Records with Over 1.87 Million Units Sold in First Week

Courtesy of Belift Lab

On the latest Oricon weekly album ranking, Enhypen's fifth EP, "Orange Blood," claimed the top spot, marking the band's seventh consecutive album to achieve this feat. This remarkable streak began with their second EP, "Border: Carnival," and now stands as the second-longest by an international artist. 

▲ Courtesy of Belift LabIn its debut week, "Orange Blood" saw impressive sales, surpassing 1.87 million units and setting a new record for the band. Additionally, the EP secured the No. 4 position on the Billboard 200 chart, matching the septet's previous achievement with the EP "Dark Blood."

Amidst this success, Enhypen's seven members are slated to perform at the 2023 MAMA Awards at the Tokyo Dome on Tuesday and Wednesday. The lineup includes other notable K-pop artists such as Seventeen, Tomorrow X Together, Le Sserafim, and TVXQ. The band's consistent chart-topping performance and global recognition underscore their significant presence in the international music scene.

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