THE BOYZ’s ‘TRIGGER’ sold over 560.000 copies in the first week

THE BOYZ has achieved a significant milestone with the release of their 9th mini album ‘TRIGGER’, selling over 560,000 copies in its first week.

On November 4th, Hanteo, the leading real-time music chart, revealed the album’s Initial Chodong sales figures.  The sales were tracked from October 28th to November 3rd.

Sales Surge: A Look at the Numbers

Here’s a breakdown of the sales for THE BOYZ’s ‘TRIGGER (導火線)’ album during the Initial Chodong period:

• October 28th – 401,887 copies sold (First day)
• October 29th – 86,368 copies sold
• October 30th – 42,933 copies sold
• October 31st – 18,707 copies sold
• November 1st – 11,333 copies sold
• November 2nd – 1,973 copies sold
• November 3rd – 3,260 copies sold (Final day)

What’s Inside ‘TRIGGER’?

The music video for ‘TRIGGER’, the title track of the album, has been making waves since its release. In just 10 days, from October 28th to November 3rd, the video has amassed an impressive 37,142,665 views on YouTube. It’s hard to take your eyes off the screen as you watch. The group’s dance performances and boundless energy are electrifying, making the video a captivating visual experience that perfectly complements the song’s powerful sound.

The album features a total of 6 tracks. One of them, ‘Bite Back’, blends Afrobeat, hip-hop, and pop influences. Another track, ‘bAd’, is a song you won’t be able to stop nodding your head to. Listening to ‘bAd’ feels like stepping back into the early 2000s, capturing the sounds of artists like Usher and Ray J. This R&B track, co-written by member Q, brings a smooth, nostalgic vibe. Another track with hip-hop influences is ‘Slip Away’. While it can’t be strictly classified as a hip-hop song, it combines R&B beats with pop elements to create a unique, catchy sound.

‘Re-Wind’ follows a similar path, standing out as an R&B pop song with strong hip-hop themes. Lastly, there’s ‘They See Me Dream’, a track where the group slows down the tempo and delivers a successful, heartfelt piece. Overall, with this album, THE BOYZ has infused K-pop with R&B influences, bringing a refreshing and positive impact to the genre.

In conclusion, ‘TRIGGER (導火線)’ is not only a commercial triumph but also a creative musical journey, making it one of the standout K-pop albums of 2024.

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