South Korean K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together (TXT) has achieved a remarkable feat with their third studio album, “The Name Chapter: Freefall.” The album has soared to the top of the weekly physical album chart in South Korea.
According to the prestigious Hanteo Chart, TXT’s “The Name Chapter: Freefall” has sold an astounding 1.93 million copies, or a staggering 2.13 million in the physical record index (PRI) score, during the chart period of October 9 to 15. This incredible achievement has secured the group the coveted number one spot on the weekly album chart.
In fact, “The Name Chapter: Freefall” set an impressive record by selling 1.92 million copies on the very first day of its release on October 13.
Despite fierce competition, TXT managed to surpass other talented artists on the chart. NCT 127’s “Fact Check” claimed the second position with 1.48 million copies sold (1.47 PRI), while the girl group IVE’s “I’VE Mine” secured the third spot with 954,262 copies sold (1.1 million PRI). Jini’s “An Iron Hand In A Velvet Glove” took the fourth spot, selling 73,175 copies (87,692 PRI). EPEX’s “Can We Surrender?” rounded out the top five with 60,401 copies sold (72,481 PRI).
The Hanteo Chart ranks albums based on the PRI, which combines the total sales and album price. TXT’s impressive performance demonstrates their immense popularity and dedicated fanbase.
Here is a breakdown of the top 20 albums on Hanteo Chart’s weekly album chart from October 9 to 15:
- Tomorrow X Together – The Name Chapter: Freefall – 1,937,978 (total copies sold) / 2,135,508 (physical record index score)
- NCT 127 – Fact Check – 1,480,353 / 1,472,366
- IVE – I’VE Mine – 954,262 / 1,106,176
- Jini – An Iron Hand In A Velvet Glove – 73,175 / 87,692
- EPEX – Can We Surrender? – 60,401 / 72,481
- Xdinary Heroes – Livelock – 59,133 / 57,229
- Wheein – IN the mood – 41,695 / 53,814
- ONF – Love Effect – 36,153 / 43,854
- BTS’ V – Layover – 31,917 / 36,306
- Triples – EVOLution – 23,873 / 30,575
- (G) I-DLE – Heat – 20,870 / 23,993
- Lightsum – Honey or Spice – 17,100 / 21,375
- IVE – I’ve ME – 7,593 / 19,526
- Yesung – Unfading Sense – 15,868 / 19,011
- Riize – Get A Guitar – 14,044 / 14,044
- D.O. – Expectations – 8,753 / 8,970
- Just B – Nanugi – 7,488 / 8,162
- NCT Dream – ISTJ – 6,671 / 7,684
- BoyNextDoor – Why… – 4,921 / 6,282
- XG – New DNA – 2,267 / 5,214
TXT’s resounding success with “The Name Chapter: Freefall” is a testament to their talent and the immense support they receive from their loyal fans.
