NCT WISH Hits Career High with First Million-Seller Album ‘poppop’

The K-pop world is buzzing with the impressive comeback of NCT WISH. The rookie sensation has officially joined the million-seller club with their second mini-album ‘poppop’, which sold 1,087,838 copies in its first week, according to the Hanteo Chart released on the 21st.

Released on June 14, ‘poppop’ marks a major milestone for NCT WISH, as it becomes their first album to surpass the million mark. The group’s sales trajectory has shown a consistent upward climb—starting from 280,000 copies sold with their debut single ‘WISH’ in March 2023, to 530,000 for ‘Songbird’ in July, and reaching 790,000 units sold with their first mini-album ‘Steady’ just a few months later in September.

NCT WISH not only shattered their personal sales record but also topped multiple charts. The album took first place on major Korean music charts including Hanteo Chart, Hottrex, Yes24, Aladin, and Circle Chart Retail, claiming daily and weekly chart dominance.

Pre-orders for ‘poppop’ already hinted at explosive success, surpassing 1.21 million units ahead of the album’s release. Its popularity didn’t stop on physical charts. The album climbed to No.2 on the Melon Hot 100 within 30 days of release, while also going viral internationally—landing at No.1 on YouTube’s trending video section in Japan and No.2 for trending music in South Korea. It also secured No.1 on Japan’s AWA real-time rankings and reached Top 3 on QQ Music’s trending peak and rising charts, with a debut at No.7 on the streaming giant’s new releases chart.

The commercial and international success of NCT WISH‘s ‘poppop’ solidifies their position as one of K-pop’s fastest-rising groups to watch in 2024. Their record-breaking streak demonstrates the group’s passionate fanbase and growing global reach, especially remarkable for a group that debuted just over a year ago.