New boy group MODYSSEY is making a strong impression by achieving meaningful results immediately after debut.
MODYSSEY (Heng Yu, Pan Zei, Li Zhaoh, Lin Lin, Su Ren, Yi Chen, ROWAN) recorded first-week sales of 302,026 copies on Hanteo Chart's weekly album chart (based on the April 13–April 19 tally), surpassing 300,000 copies. This rank them at number two in sales among rookie boy groups that debuted in 2026, drawing attention for producing remarkable results right at debut. Having formed through two audition programs, their growth story gaining measurable results adds further significance.
Their stage activities also stand out. MODYSSEY appeared consecutively on major music shows, starting with Mnet's M Countdown on the 16th, KBS2's MUSIC BANK on the 17th, MBC's Show! Music Core on the 18th and SBS's Inkigayo on the 19th, maintaining a busy schedule from their debut week. Built on solid skills honed through survival program competition, they delivered stable live vocals and high-energy performances, earning a reputation as craftsmen of the stage.
They also enhanced completeness by maximizing concepts on every stage. Detailed stage setups and camera work that reflect the song's worldview harmonized to the point of drawing responses calling them a "stage gourmet," leading to evaluations that their performances are hard to believe from a newly debuted rookie.
They have also been active in communicating with fans. MODYSSEY showed fan love through large-scale "reverse fan service" events, and continued global fandom interest pushed them onto X (formerly Twitter) real-time trends, proving their high level of public interest.
Meanwhile, MODYSSEY is accelerating global activities alongside their debut. They will take the stage at KCON JAPAN 2026, held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, from May 8 to May 10, and their appearance at the "Mega Concert" to be held at Inspire Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, on May 30 has also been confirmed.
Attention is focused on what growth curve MODYSSEY, which captured records, performance and publicity from the start of their debut, will draw in the future.<
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