ENHYPEN and Billboard achieved a significant milestone as ROMANCE: UNTOLD ranked 196th on the 2024 Year-End Charts. The album’s record-breaking sales and repackage success showcased their growing influence in the global music scene. They expanded their impact through their world tour, while fans celebrated their achievements and addressed sasaeng controversies.
ENHYPEN and Billboard Year-End Chart Achievement
ENHYPEN has achieved a significant milestone by entering the U.S. Billboard Year-End Main Charts for the first time. On December 13, Billboard announced that ENHYPEN’s second studio album, ROMANCE: UNTOLD, ranked 196th on the “Billboard 200 Albums” chart. This album initially reached the group’s highest Billboard position of No. 2 on July 27 and remained on the chart for ten consecutive weeks. After briefly falling off, it re-entered the chart and climbed to No. 7 on November 30, following the release of its repackage.
ROMANCE: UNTOLD Shines on Billboard Rankings
The album ROMANCE: UNTOLD showcases ENHYPEN’s artistic growth, with all members participating in songwriting, composition, and production. Their efforts resulted in a genuine and mature album that received widespread acclaim. The repackage further expanded their musical range, featuring sophisticated performances, a unique whisper rap style, and a refined concept. Critics praised these elements, cementing ENHYPEN’s position as a rising force in K-pop.
ENHYPEN and Billboard Record-Breaking Sales
The album broke records, selling 2.34 million copies in its first week and achieving ENHYPEN’s first double million-seller status. Its cumulative sales are nearing three million, while the repackage recorded 1.4 million sales, setting a new benchmark for K-pop repackage albums. ENHYPEN is currently expanding their global impact through their “WALK THE LINE” world tour. After opening in Goyang, South Korea, the tour has featured stadium and dome performances across Japan and will include a show at Thailand’s largest venue, Rajamangala National Stadium.
Fans Celebrate ENHYPEN and Billboard Milestone
The announcement of their Billboard achievement sparked celebrations across Korean online communities. However, discussions about a recent dating rumor involving ENHYPEN’s Jungwon and aespa’s Winter also emerged. This rumor originated from photos taken by a Chinese sasaeng fan who followed Jungwon. Jungwon denied the claims during a live broadcast on a fan platform, and the baseless rumor quickly faded.
Addressing Sasaeng Fans and Speculations
The dating rumor led to widespread criticism of sasaeng behavior on forums like instiz. Fans condemned the invasive actions of sasaeng fans, who not only follow idols but also spread false information. Despite the controversy, the atmosphere remained lighthearted, with fans quickly moving past the rumors to celebrate ENHYPEN’s accomplishments. Their achievements this year highlight their growing influence and strong connection with fans worldwide.
Here’s a link to instiz.
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Ratings are climbing again! Not tryna rush things, just taking it slow rn 😘✨