TXT is on the verge of setting another record in the Japanese music market with impressive achievements. According to BigHit Music, TXT’s new mini album ‘The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY’ topped the Japanese Oricon ‘Daily Album Ranking’ for two consecutive days from November 4 to 5.
This album sold 277,587 copies in just two days in Japan, surpassing the first-week sales of their previous work ‘minisode 3: TOMORROW’. The album shows approximately 60% growth compared to the same period, further solidifying TXT’s position in Japan. They also hold the record for the most consecutive number-one albums by overseas artists on the Japanese Oricon weekly album chart, and this album is experiencing the fastest growth among their releases.
The title track ‘Over The Moon’ is rapidly climbing the ranks on Japanese music charts. It entered at 78th on Japan’s LINE MUSIC on its release day and reached number one within just two days. On Japan’s Spotify ‘Daily Top Song’, it climbed 79 spots from the previous day to reach 74th. Additionally, the mini album ‘The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY’ also topped the ‘Top Album’ charts on Japan’s Apple Music and iTunes.
Domestically, TXT is also achieving great results. The new release debuted at number one on the Hanteo Chart daily album chart on its first day and achieved ‘first-week million-seller’ status for five consecutive albums. On the third day of release, it reclaimed the top spot, proving its consistent popularity. The title track ‘Over The Moon’ entered the ‘Top 3’ on Bugs real-time chart.
Meanwhile, TXT is operating a pop-up store at The Hyundai Seoul to commemorate the release of the new album. The pop-up store, based on the ‘ANGEL’ concept, is filled with various experience spaces and official merchandise and will run until November 13. Expectations for TXT’s future endeavors remain high.
