Tears, Oricon Weekly No. 1…Most Records for a Foreign Artist This Year

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Tours has successfully made its debut in Japan, reaching the top of the local major charts. According to the latest Oricon tally (as of the 14th), Tours achieved number one in the "Weekly Single Ranking" with their debut single "Nice to See You Again" (はじめまして).

They sold over 150,000 copies, according to Oricon's reporting agency. This marks their second consecutive chart-topping album following their domestic single album "Last Bell."

They also set a remarkable record, achieving the highest first-week sales for a foreign artist's release. They are the only foreign group to have secured the number one spot on this chart this year.

Pledis Entertainment stated, "The last time an overseas artist topped the weekly single rankings was with Tours' release of their single last year."

Not limited to Oricon, Tours' "Nice to See You Again" also topped Billboard Japan's "Top Single Sales" chart (as of the 9th), proving their immense local popularity in Japan.

Since their official debut on the 2nd, Tours has been participating in terrestrial music shows and festivals, and they have opened a debut commemorative pop-up store to meet fans.

The enthusiasm for this activity is strong. Related keywords have appeared in real-time trends on social media, and the pop-up store, which operated on a pre-reservation basis, quickly sold out.

Meanwhile, Tours is preparing for their first Japanese tour, which will kick off on the 11th in Hiroshima, covering six cities and a total of 13 performances.

<Photo provided by Pledis Entertainment>

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