&TEAM Mark on Me is making waves globally, as the Hive global group solidifies its strong presence in both Korea and Japan through immense popularity.
According to the September album chart released by Circle Chart on the 8th, &TEAM’s (Eijou, Fuma, K, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, Maki) second Korean mini-album ‘Mark on Me’ claimed the top spot with 1.39 million sales.
Following their previous success with ‘Back to Life’ which recorded 1.2 million monthly sales in October last year, &TEAM has now placed both of their Korean albums at the number one spot on the Circle Chart monthly album chart. Notably, the sales of ‘Mark on Me’ even surpassed the monthly record of their third Japanese mini-album ‘We on Fire’ released in April, drawing significant attention.
Dominating Major Music Charts and Breaking Records
‘Mark on Me’ surpassed 1.39 million sales immediately upon release, following their first-day record of over one million sales on Hanteo Chart. This achievement marked their fourth consecutive million-seller album. It also topped the Hanteo Chart weekly physical album and global world charts, while securing a first-place trophy on KBS 2TV’s ‘Music Bank.’
Beyond Korea, their global footprint was unmistakable. Despite being centered around Korean-language tracks, the album swept both the Oricon Daily and Weekly Album Rankings in Japan. Furthermore, it entered the U.S. Billboard main album chart ‘Billboard 200’ at No. 20, setting a new personal best for the group. It also claimed the No. 4 spot on the UK Official Physical Singles Chart, proving their competitive edge worldwide.
Expanding Musical Horizons and Global Tour
‘Mark on Me’ weaves the group’s core worldview of ‘wolf DNA’ with the emotion of ‘love.’ The album features six tracks spanning pop, hip-hop, R&B, and rock, telling the story of a wolf that changes after meeting ‘you’ who accepts them as they are.
While the title track ‘Mark on Me’ highlights delicate emotional expressions using gaze and facial expressions, the B-side track ‘Good Boy’ showcases a completely different charm with intense choreography. This demonstrates how &TEAM is expanding their expressiveness on stage and solidifying their unique color.
Connecting with Global Fans
Continuing their upward trajectory across charts and stages, &TEAM is set to expand their touchpoints with global fans through live performances. Following the successful finale of their Asian tour ‘BLAZE THE WAY’ at the Seoul KSPO Dome, the group will launch their brand-new tour ‘&TEAM CONCERT TOUR ‘Mark on You’’ starting on the 15th to meet fans.
