Nine, 13 trophies in just one year since debut... The growth story of the 'monster rookie'

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Boy group Nine (AHOF) celebrated its first anniversary since debut.

Nine (Steven, Seo Jeong-woo, Cha Woong-gi, Zhang Shuai-bo, Park Han, J.L, Park Ju-won, Zuen, Daisuke) shared a special moment with fans by releasing a first-anniversary celebration image through its official SNS channels at 0:00 on the 1st.

Having made its debut in the music industry last year, Nine has continued its bold sprint toward the 'K-Pop Hall of Fame.' Amidst intense interest from both domestic and global K-Pop fans, Nine has achieved remarkable growth. To commemorate its first anniversary, we look back at the footsteps of growth the group has forged so far.

◆ Distinctive potential from the start... The birth of the 'monster rookie'

Nine debuted in July last year with its first mini-album 'WHO WE ARE (Who We Are)'. Armed with a unique concept that likened their story to unfinished youth and solid musicality, the group instantly captured the hearts of global fans.

The results were dazzling. The first mini-album 'WHO WE ARE' recorded initial sales of over 360,000 copies, setting a new record for initial sales by a rookie boy group at the time. The second mini-album 'The Passage' also surpassed 380,000 copies in initial sales, achieving a career high.

In addition, Nine achieved the triple crown on music shows with title tracks 'Let's Meet Again There' and 'Pinocchio Doesn't Like Lies', proving both popularity and buzz. Based on album performance and steady growth that were not typical of rookies, Nine solidified its presence as a next-generation K-Pop hopeful, moving beyond the label of 'monster rookie'.

◆ 13 trophies in just one year since debut... Standing tall as a global trend

Nine's steep upward trajectory also shone at award ceremonies. Riding the momentum of its first and second mini-album promotions, Nine swept through major domestic award shows. In particular, the group clinched trophies in major categories, including rookie awards, achieving a record of 13 trophies in total. This result recognized Nine's musicality and growth potential, marking a turning point in establishing itself as a 'global trend' to lead next-generation K-Pop.

◆ Beyond Korea to Asia... A soaring global popularity without borders

Global popularity also became a driving force for growth. Since debut, Nine has maintained connections with global fans not only through music activities but also through various stages. This year, the group officially launched its global activities by holding its first Asian tour, 'THE FIRST SPARK'.

This tour, visiting eight major cities in Asia, is particularly meaningful as it is a solo tour realized less than a year after debut. Expanding its activity scope beyond Korea to all of Asia, Nine continues to steadily expand its connections with fans and further solidify its global standing.

Celebrating its first anniversary, Nine is preparing to return with its third mini-album 'RUN TO YOU'. Drawing nourishment from its growth over the past year, the group will embark on even greater leaps in the second half of the year. All eyes are on what new records Nine will write starting with the third mini-album promotions.

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*This content was translated by AI.