The group AHOF grabbed a music show trophy just a week after their debut.
AHOF (Steven, Jeongwoo, Woongki, Shuaibo, Han, JL, Juwon, Chihen, Daisuke) first appeared on the cable channel SBS funE's 'The Show' on the 8th and took home the first-place trophy with their debut song 'Rendezvous'.
AHOF achieved this remarkable feat just a week after their debut with 'WHO WE ARE'. On this day, AHOF, named the main character of 'The Show Choice', appeared stunned and teary-eyed as they shared the joyful moment.
AHOF expressed their gratitude, saying, "I would like to sincerely thank Chairman Kim Chang-soo of F&F, CEO Choi Jae-woo of F&F Entertainment, and all the staff in the company who made it possible for us to debut so brilliantly. I know better than anyone how hard they work for us day and night."
They continued, "I want to sincerely thank the fans who made it possible for us to stand here. I never imagined we would achieve 1st place just a week after our debut. It's such a great honor," adding their determination as a group aiming for the K-pop Hall of Fame, "I will work hard to become an artist who can continue to achieve 1st place."
During the encore stage, their flawless skills shone. AHOF continued their live performance without missing a beat or pitch, despite a moment of tears. All members generated enthusiastic responses and heat from the encore stage with their professional manners, rivaling that of the main show.
In just a week since their debut, AHOF has been setting remarkable records. Their album 'WHO WE ARE' recorded 360,985 copies in first-week sales. AHOF boasts the highest record among rookie boy groups debuting this year and holds a significant 5th place ranking among all-time boy groups, proving their popularity.
Their music streaming is also on an upward trend. 'Rendezvous' maintains the 16th spot on the Bugs weekly chart even a week after its release. On Spotify, it entered the Korean chart at 7th place on the 'TOP 50'. Additionally, the cumulative streaming for their debut album has surpassed 2 million, indicating a continuous growth trend. Future music performance is also highly anticipated.
AHOF is a group formed through SBS's 'Universe League'. They officially debuted on the 1st with ambitious aspirations of reaching the K-pop Hall of Fame. The nine members capture global fans by expressing the 100% representation of a boy filled with hopes and anxieties on stage.
'WHO WE ARE' includes a total of six tracks, including the title song and debut track 'Rendezvous'. Notably, it reflects the diverse emotions and stories of the members experienced during their preparation for the debut, including anxiety and confusion.
AHOF plans to continue diverse activities with 'Rendezvous'.
[Photo] AHOF OFFICIAL, captured from SBS funE 'The Show'.
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