KATSEYE Ranks 14th on U.S. 'Record Store Day' Chart..Surpasses Madonna [Official]

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KATSEYE, the global girl group under HYBE-Geffen Records, has proven its presence by ranking 14th on the 'Record Store Day' sales chart, a key event in the U.S. physical music market. This achievement was made at a fiercely competitive venue where world-renowned pop stars release limited-edition albums.

According to an announcement by the Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS) in the U.S. on the 28th (local time), a limited-edition album featuring KATSEYE's representative tracks 'Touch' and 'Gabriela' in tour and a cappella versions ranked 14th on the 'Record Store Day' chart, which was tallied from the 18th to the 23rd.

This ranking surpasses albums by top-tier pop stars such as Selena Gomez, Charli XCX, and Madonna. While artists dominating the global music market, including Taylor Swift, Olivia Dean, and Pink Floyd, occupy the top 10, KATSEYE closely followed them.

'Record Store Day' is an annual music festival that began in the U.S. in 2008 to promote the development of independent record shops struggling against the rise of large online retailers. Held on the third Saturday of April each year, it is known as a period when the demand for physical albums by super fans, collectors, alternative music enthusiasts, and band music maniacs surges, as famous artists release limited editions exclusively for this event. Due to market characteristics, it is also considered a high barrier to entry for idols and girl groups.

KATSEYE is a team that debuted in the U.S. in August 2024 based on the 'K-Pop Methodology' under HYBE's 'Multi-home, multi-genre' strategy led by Chairman Bang Si-hyeok. Within less than two years of their debut, they have been recognized for their musical capabilities, having been nominated for the '68th Grammy Awards' and the '2026 American Music Awards'.

Meanwhile, KATSEYE recently released the single 'PINKY UP'. The song made a sensation by debuting at 28th on the U.S. Billboard 'Hot 100' and 14th on the U.K. 'Official Singles Top 100'. Additionally, 'Touch', which was released over a year and nine months ago, is being re-examined after climbing to 88th on the U.K. 'Official Singles Top 100' and 2nd on the U.S. Billboard 'Bubbling Under Hot 100'.

KATSEYE, riding a steep upward trend, will appear on Mnet's 'M Countdown' on the 30th to perform 'PINKY UP'. This marks their comeback to Korean music broadcasts for the first time in about a year since they dominated music shows last May with 'Gnarly'.

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