'MZ wannabe icon' IVE (Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rae, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Lee Seo) has dominated major charts in Japan, once again proving the global 'IVE syndrome.'
On the 7th, according to Oricon, IVE's third Japanese album 'Be Alright' attained the top position in the latest 'Oricon Weekly Combined Album Ranking' (as of Aug. 11, collection period: July 28 - Aug. 3). Additionally, it ranked first in the 'Weekly Album Ranking' for the same period, achieving a double crown on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
The 'Oricon Weekly Combined Album Ranking' is a chart that ranks based on CD sales, digital downloads, and streaming counts. Oricon noted, "The weekly points for 'Be Alright' surpassed the record of IVE's second Japanese album 'Alive,' setting a new personal best for the group," and added, "It recorded the highest weekly points among overseas female artists this year."
IVE's popularity continued on Billboard Japan. 'Be Alright' ranked first in the 'Top Albums Sales' announced by Billboard Japan on the 6th (collection period: July 28 - Aug. 3). Thus, IVE has reached the top of this chart for the third time, following their first Japanese album 'Wave' and 'Alive,' achieving three consecutive albums at number one.
Furthermore, 'Be Alright' also secured the top spot in the latest 'Total Album' ranking announced by Tower Records (collection period: July 28 - Aug. 3), and IVE has dominated all major music charts in Japan, including Oricon, Billboard Japan, and Tower Records, reaffirming its overwhelming presence and global influence.
The new album 'Be Alright,' released on the 30th of last month, consists of a total of five tracks, including the title track 'Be Alright.' The title track carries an optimistic message encouraging listeners not to fear change and to move forward, with IVE exuding its unique positive energy and receiving enthusiastic responses from global fans. With their domestic comeback set for the 25th with their fourth mini-album 'IVE SECRET' and title track 'XOXZ,' expectations are rising for IVE's future activities as they charge forward both domestically and internationally.
Meanwhile, IVE will release their fourth mini-album 'IVE SECRET' and the title track 'XOXZ' at 6 p.m. (KST) on the 25th through various music streaming sites, marking their return to the music scene.
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