The group TOMORROW X TOGETHER has once again proven their global popularity by setting a personal best in the Japanese Oricon chart.
According to Japan's Oricon on the 29th, TOMORROW X TOGETHER's fourth Japanese studio album 'The Star Chapter: TOGETHER' sold 304,000 copies in its first week, topping the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking for the week of August 4th (counting period: July 21-27).
This marks the highest first-week sales among TOMORROW X TOGETHER's releases in Japan, surpassing the previous record held by their second Japanese studio album 'SWEET' (303,000 copies).
Notably, with this achievement, TOMORROW X TOGETHER has become the first international artist to secure the number one spot on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart with 12 consecutive releases. Starting with 'The Dream Chapter: ETERNITY' released in 2020, they have consistently topped the chart with every album, solidifying their status as the most popular international group in Japan.
'The Star Chapter: TOGETHER', which debuted at number one on the Line Music Daily Album Chart and maintained the top spot for six consecutive days (July 22-27), showcases the group's strong local fandom. The title track 'Beautiful Strangers' also held the number one position on the Line Music Daily Song Chart during the same period.
This album concludes the 'The Star Chapter' series, following 'The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY', and tells a story of saving each other and the world through the act of "calling each other's names with sincerity." It has been praised for its rich narrative, visually compelling concept, and engaging performances.
Meanwhile, TOMORROW X TOGETHER is set to sequentially release music videos for the solo tracks included in their fourth studio album from July 30 to August 3.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)