TUIDE’s Global Billboard Breakthrough
TUIDE, the latest girl group from Hybe, is accelerating their global growth as they secure a spot on the U.S. Billboard charts for two consecutive weeks. According to the latest Billboard chart (dated October 3), their first mini-album ‘TUNE & PLAY’ landed at number 9 on the ‘World Albums’ chart, maintaining a ‘Top 10’ position for two weeks in a row.
Chart Performance and Critical Acclaim
In addition to their album success, ‘TUNE & PLAY’ reached 47th on the ‘Top Album Sales’ chart, while TUIDE ranked 35th on the ‘Emerging Artists’ chart. Demonstrating their impressive potential, the group was also named Billboard’s ‘K-Pop Rookie of the Month’ for September. Billboard praised their unique ‘Soultronic’ style, which blends warm soul sensibilities with sophisticated electronic sounds, noting that the seven members successfully highlight their individual charms within a cohesive musical identity.
Commercial Success and Future Outlook
The group’s debut impact extends beyond the U.S., with ‘TUNE & PLAY’ entering the iTunes ‘Top Albums’ chart in 23 countries and regions. With over 110,000 copies sold in the first week, TUIDE has officially joined the ‘Top 10’ for the highest first-week sales for a K-pop girl group debut album. Domestically, their title track ‘SUN KISS’ has held the number one spot on Apple Music’s ‘Top 100: South Korea’ for two consecutive weeks.
