In Particular, The Album’s Title Track ‘Sneakers’ Entered ITunes’ Top Song Charts In Several Countries Including Vietnam, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, And More.
The ITZY girl group has successfully started its latest comeback with brilliant achievements. Following its global release on July 15 KST, ITZY’s long-awaited new album “CHECKMATE” has successfully entered iTunes album charts around the world.
“CHECKMATE” debuted at #5 on the worldwide iTunes album chart and landed at #10 on the European iTunes album chart. In addition, the album is among the top 10 on iTunes ‘Top Album’ chart in various countries, including the Philippines, Thailand, India, Vietnam, Singapore Taiwan, Brazil, Hong Kong, France, and more, as of July 16 KST.
In particular, the album’s title track “Sneakers” entered iTunes’ “Top Song” charts in several countries including Vietnam, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, and more. In addition, ITZY has also set a personal record with their latest album, signaling the group’s anticipated successful comeback.
According to the Hanteo chart, the album sold 251,509 copies sold on the first day of its release. With this, “CHECKMATE” became ITZY’s best-selling album in sales on the first day. Their latest album nearly quadrupled the sales “Guess Who” had accumulated on its first day of release (64,119 copies), showing the group’s growth.
Meanwhile, “CHECKMATE” is ITZY’s 5th mini album, featuring the title song “Sneakers.” “Sneakers” is a positive summer song that invites listeners to join ITZY as they put on their sneakers and run towards a bright and liberating future.