AHOF, Among Top 5 Male Group Debut Album First-Week Sales; Debut Album Hits 360,000 in Initial Sales

By  Kang Kyung-youn  | Jul 8, 2025

AHOF, Among Top 5 Male Group Debut Album First-Week Sales; Debut Album Hits 360,000 in Initial Sales
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The group AHOF has shattered records for rookie boy groups in 2025.

AHOF's first mini-album 'WHO WE ARE' has recorded a total of 369,850 sales in the first week (July 1st to July 7th) after its release on July 1st, according to the album sales tracking site Hanteo Chart.

Previously, the album had already set a record for the highest sales among rookie boy groups released this year, with 259,000 copies sold on the second day and 325,000 copies by the fourth day after its release. Ultimately, it achieved over 360,000 sales, landing it in the top 5 for first-week sales among all boy group debut albums.

AHOF's significant achievements don't stop there. Their title track 'Let's Meet There Again (Rendezvous)' hit number one on the Bugs real-time chart immediately after release. Subsequently, all the tracks from the album climbed to the top ranks of the Bugs real-time chart, garnering significant attention.

The music video also surpassed 26.85 million views in less than a week after its release, marking the highest number of views for a boy group debut in 2025. This demonstrates AHOF's widespread popularity across music, album sales, and music videos.

The rapid rise of AHOF can be attributed to a clear differentiation strategy. AHOF targeted global fans by putting 'sincerity' at the forefront. The members have poured their genuine emotions into the music, lyrics, and performances, centered around a concept that depicts the inner turmoil of boys caught between anxiety and hope. This authenticity naturally resonated with listeners, evoking deep empathy.

Their musical direction also played a significant role. The title track features a melody that harks back to a 'bygone era' that K-pop fans have longed for. Choosing a genre of music that had been scarce in the K-pop scene as their debut song strategy quenched fans' thirst, leading to positive responses.

From the beginning, AHOF, with its global fandom, firepower, and talent stemming from its survival show origins, has garnered intense interest and buzz post-debut. This has allowed them to claim the title of 2025's top rookie in just a week. The journey of AHOF, now aiming for the K-pop Hall of Fame, continues to draw keen interest.

AHOF was formed through SBS's 'Universe League'. The team name 'AHOF' stands for 'All time Hall Of Famer', and also symbolizes the incomplete number '9'. The name embodies the ambition of nine boys dreaming of becoming global stars and entering the 'K-pop Hall of Fame', signifying a team with great potential and room for growth.

AHOF will continue their active promotions with their debut song 'Let's Meet There Again (Rendezvous)'.

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(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)