The group SEVENTEEN special unit S.Coups X Mingyu is continuing its surge in popularity in Japan.
On the 7th, according to Japan's Oricon, S.Coups X Mingyu's mini 1st album HYPE VIBES sold about 103,000 copies and ranked No. 1 on the latest weekly album ranking (Oct. 13 issue / tracking period Sept. 29–Oct. 5).
HYPE VIBES has shown a strong presence on major Japanese charts since its release. The album went straight to No. 1 on Oricon's daily album ranking on its first day of local release and held the top spot for three days in total, and it also reached No. 1 on iTunes Japan's top albums chart. The title track 5, 4, 3 (Pretty woman) (feat. Lay Bankz) likewise rose to the top ranks of the Line Music real-time chart and has remained fixed on the daily chart.
S.Coups X Mingyu achieved first-week sales that far exceeded 880,000 copies with HYPE VIBES, breaking the record for K-pop unit album first-week sales and showing powerful physical sales. It also ranked No. 1 on QQ Music's digital bestseller album EP section on both the daily and weekly charts.
The title track 5, 4, 3 (Pretty woman) (feat. Lay Bankz) reached No. 1 on Bugs' real-time chart on the day of its release, and the entire album charted on Melon's top 100 including the title track. Foreign media poured out praise, calling it a "song that directly and modernly expresses intense emotion" (U.K. CLASH), "the birth of a retro-pop masterpiece that blends disco sensibility and irresistible charm" (Bandwagon Asia), and saying it "laid the groundwork for a new transformation for S.Coups and Mingyu" (U.K. NME).
SEVENTEEN prepared a special gift so CARATs (their fandom name) could enjoy a pleasant Chuseok holiday. A concert live stream where fans can enjoy their explosive performance will be held today (the 7th) from 6 p.m. on the group's official YouTube channel.
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