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ENHYPEN Achieves First No.1 on Billboard Artist 100 in the U.S.

ENHYPEN Achieves First No.1 on Billboard Artist 100 in the U.S.
ENHYPEN achieved their first No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart in the U.S.
Their mini album ‘THE SIN : VANISH’ ranked No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
This album has sold over two million copies, marking their fourth double million-seller.

The popular group ENHYPEN has been recognized as the most influential artist in the U.S. recently. With their latest mini album ‘THE SIN : VANISH’, they swept the top spots in five Billboard charts, marking a notable entry on the main album chart ‘Billboard 200’.

According to the latest Billboard chart published on January 31, 2023, ENHYPEN (Jungwon, Heeseung, Sunghoon, Sunwoo, Ni-ki, Heeseung, and Jake) has secured the No. 1 position on the Artist 100 chart. This chart combines metrics such as physical and digital album sales, streaming, radio airplay, and social media impact, reflecting the artist's influence. This first No. 1 is a clear testament to ENHYPEN's global presence.

Their mini album ‘THE SIN : VANISH’ ranks No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and clinches the top spots in ‘Top Album Sales’, ‘Top Current Album Sales’, and ‘World Albums’. The title track ‘Knife’ also reached No. 1 in ‘World Digital Song Sales’, showcasing their international popularity. With over two million sales, this album marks ENHYPEN’s fourth ‘double million-seller’.

ENHYPEN's No. 1 position on the Billboard chart is a significant milestone that validates their musical evolution and the expansion of their global fan base. They are demonstrating their ability to broaden their musical palette by exploring various genres, thereby strengthening their connection with fans.

The musical characteristics evident in ‘THE SIN : VANISH’ stand out with particularly rhythmic beats and catchy melodies, which resonate strongly with younger audiences. Furthermore, their marketing strategy has yielded considerable success, leveraging social media and various platforms for strong engagement, contributing to their upward trajectory.

The reactions from their fandom, known as ENGENE, have been astonishing. Fans have actively supported ENHYPEN from the album's release and have been instrumental in backing them on local and global charts. This achievement highlights their influence not just in music but also in culture at large.

This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.

Photo: BELIFT Lab

Source: tvdaily.co.kr