The group Ahop (AHOF) proved their presence as a "rising rookie" by immediately rising to the top of music shows upon their comeback and firmly establishing their prominence.
Ahop (Steven, Seo Jeong-woo, Cha Ung-gi, Jang Shui-abo, Park Han, J.L., Park Joo-won, Zuan, Daisuke) clinched the coveted first-place trophy with the title track "RUN TO YOU (Run to You)" from their third mini album on MBC M and MBC Every1's Show Champion broadcast on the 15th.
At the comeback showcase on the 8th, Ahop had named "a music show first-place" as their biggest goal for this promotion, and they proved their momentum by making that promise a reality in just one week after their comeback. When their name was called as the champion song of the third week of July, the members, moved to tears, expressed heartfelt thanks to their agency and fans. On the ensuing encore stage, they showcased flawless live performance and explosive energy without wavering despite their joy.
Thus, Ahop achieved the feat of reaching the top of music shows with every title track they have released, starting with their debut song "Let's meet again there," then "Pinocchio hates lies," and now the new song "RUN TO YOU."
The Ahop members who grabbed their first comeback trophy shared their emotional impressions through their agency F&F Entertainment, saying, "As this is our third mini album that we prepared diligently, this trophy feels even more meaningful and precious," and "This award is the biggest gift from our official fan club FOHA. We will show growth at every moment during the rest of our promotions, so please keep running with us until the end."
This third mini album "RUN TO YOU" captures the feeling of conviction that rushes toward one person without hesitation. Having portrayed the wandering and incomplete growing pains of youth through mini albums one and two, Ahop, with this new release, finally sings of the firmly ripened changes of youth, targeting the tastes of global listeners.
Immediately after its release, the new record swept the iTunes top album charts in six countries and went on to rank high on charts in a total of 22 countries. Major domestic music charts such as Melon and Bugs also settled comfortably.
The music video, which evokes a coming-of-age film, has surpassed 29 million cumulative views and is climbing the daily YouTube popular music video chart's top ranks, accelerating its popularity.
[Photo] F&F Entertainment, MBC M·MBC every1 'Show Champion' broadcast capture
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