BLACKPINK has shattered the record for first-day sales for a K-pop girl group with their mini-album ‘DEADLINE’.
According to YG Entertainment, BLACKPINK’s mini-album ‘DEADLINE’, released yesterday afternoon at 2 PM KST, sold 1,461,785 copies in just one day, based on Hanteo Chart statistics.
This achievement marks a personal best for the group and the highest first-day sales in K-pop girl group history.
The album, BLACKPINK’s first full group release in approximately three years and five months, reflects immense global fan anticipation.
During the pre-order stage, orders surged worldwide, generating anticipation for new milestones in its final first-week sales.
The group is also making waves on various global charts.
‘DEADLINE’ topped the iTunes album charts in 32 countries and reached the number one spot on the worldwide charts.
The title track ‘GO’ secured top positions on major domestic music platforms, with its other tracks also garnering widespread popularity, reaffirming listeners’ deep trust in BLACKPINK.
The ‘GO’ music video, with its spectacular production, has become a hot topic for its overwhelming scale and daring CGI effects, offering a compelling viewing experience.
Particularly, scenes featuring cosmic spaces and massive geological layers perfectly portray BLACKPINK’s unmatched aura and have garnered high praise.
The ‘GO’ music video quickly hit number one on YouTube’s worldwide trending and soaring music charts right after its release. It also became the ‘most-viewed video in 24 hours’, now surpassing 19.5 million views.
This achievement once again showcases the overwhelming influence of BLACKPINK’s official channel, which boasts around 100 million subscribers, the highest among global artists.
‘GO’ is a track that embodies BLACKPINK’s energy beyond limits, featuring restrained charisma and a powerful beat that captivates listeners with its explosive hooks and addictive melody.
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