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Virtual group Plave reaches No. 31 on Billboard 200
South Korean virtual idol group Plave reached a new career high on the Billboard 200 with its latest EP.
“Hyperdrive” debuted at No.
31 on the U.S. albums chart, according to the latest rankings.
The group first entered the chart in May, when its previous EP, “Caligo Pt.
2,” reached No.
145.
“Hyperdrive” also sold more than 1.32 million copies in South Korea in its first week, setting a new sales record for Plave.
The result places a virtual idol group among the chart’s higher-ranking releases, alongside albums and soundtracks by other popular acts.
The “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack ranked No.
35, while BTS’ “Arirang” was No.
46 and extended its chart run to 31 weeks.
The chart listing gives no further information about what Plave plans to release next.
South Korean virtual idol group Plave’s fifth EP, “Hyperdrive,” debuted at No. 31 on the Billboard 200.
The ranking is Plave’s highest on the chart, surpassing the group’s previous best of No. 145.
“Hyperdrive” was released on Oct. 19 and sold more than 1.32 million copies in South Korea during its first week.
Plave first entered the Billboard 200 in May with its fourth EP, “Caligo Pt. 2.”
- Who
- South Korean virtual idol group Plave.
- What
- Its fifth EP, “Hyperdrive,” debuted at No. 31 on the Billboard 200, the group’s highest ranking.
- When
- The chart result was reported on Oct. 28; the chart was released Tuesday, U.S. time.
- Where
- On the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
- Why
- Not stated
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Plave’s fourth EP, “Caligo Pt. 2,” entered the Billboard 200 at No. 145, the group’s first appearance on the chart.
Plave released its fifth EP, “Hyperdrive.
Billboard’s latest chart placed “Hyperdrive” at No. 31 on the Billboard 200.
- Billboard 200 ranking
- No. 31
- Previous best
- No. 145, with “Caligo Pt. 2
- EP release date
- Oct. 19
- First-week South Korean sales
- More than 1.32 million copies