K-pop Virtual Group Makes History.. PLAVE Debuts on U.S. 'Billboard 200'

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Virtual idol group PLAVE swept the U.S. Billboard charts.

According to Billboard charts on the 28th (local time), PLAVE's fourth mini-album 'Caligo Pt.2' debuted at No. 145 on the 'Billboard 200', the main album chart, for the week of May 2. It also newly appeared on another major chart, 'Billboard Artist 100', at No. 75.

On the 'Billboard Global (Excluding U.S.)' chart, the album's title track 'Born Savage' and other songs including 'It Seems Like That', 'Heung Heung Heung', and 'I'll Tell You Tonight' entered simultaneously. In addition, PLAVE demonstrated high interest from global listeners by achieving consistent results on other Billboard charts, including No. 2 on 'Emerging Artists' and 'Top Album Sales'.

This achievement coincides with a fervent response domestically. Following its immediate placement at No. 2 on Melon's TOP100 chart upon release on the 13th, the album recorded initial sales (sales volume during the first week after release) of over 1.25 million copies based on Hanteo Chart figures, setting a new personal best record.

PLAVE's fourth mini-album 'Caligo Pt.2' is a work continuing the narrative from 'Caligo Pt.1', released last February. It concludes a single narrative within a more intensified worldview while also hinting at new possibilities. The album also features an expanded musical spectrum with songs across various genres and a more mature charm.

After selling out all seats at the 'DASH: Quantum Leap Encore (2025 PLAVE Asia Tour DASH: Quantum Leap Encore)' held at Gocheok Sky Dome in November last year, successfully concluding its first Asian tour, PLAVE continues to grow by expanding its activities beyond Korea to the global stage.

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