In an industry where success can be elusive, SM Entertainment’s new boy group, RIIZE, has made a resounding statement. Just one week into their debut, the group has already written their name in the annals of K-pop history as a “million seller.” This remarkable achievement underscores RIIZE’s immense popularity and the anticipation that surrounded their debut.
Last week, fans eagerly awaited the release of RIIZE‘s single album, “Get A Guitar,” along with its catchy title track of the same name. Their excitement was palpable, and the sales figures reflected this enthusiasm. Hanteo Chart, a trusted source for album sales data, reported that “Get A Guitar” sold over a million copies from September 4 to 10.
On the first day, its sales soared past 178,000 copies, a number that’s truly astounding for a rookie group. The momentum didn’t stop there. The second day saw sales figures ascend to an outstanding 310,500. Another 227,800 copies were sold on the last day. That brought the number of copies sold in the first week to more than 1,016,849.
"SM's rookie boygroup RIIZE become Million seller in their debut day"
🗣: SM first rookie group after 7 years ' RIIZE' surpassed 1Million pre-order for their debut album.
🗣: the 7 members of the group held a presscon yesterday and expressed their feelings about their debut.… pic.twitter.com/Qln6EfJnHS— 리앤 (@justchanyoung) September 5, 2023
RIIZE is only the second artist to achieve this
To put this into perspective, even when including groups formed through survival shows, RIIZE is only the second artist in Hanteo history to sell over a million copies of their first album in its debut week. The only other act to achieve this feat was the Boys Planet project group ZEROBASEONE, who set the record earlier this year. Their debut album, YOUTH IN THE SHADE, sold 1,833,028 copies in its first week.
The success of RIIZE‘s debut is a testament to their talent, the dedication of their fans, and the strategic planning of SM Entertainment. As the group continues its journey in the K-pop world, fans and industry insiders alike will be watching them closely. Who knows, the group might set or shatter other records in the future. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: The members held a listening party on Stationhead to celebrate this achievement. Source: Twitter/@RIIZE_official.