KO1KEYZ Debut Single Sells 525,248 in First Week
KO1KEYZ debut single recorded first-week sales of 525,248 copies and reached No. 1 on major Billboard Japan and Oricon charts. The 12-member group emerged from the audition program ‘PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI.’
Key Highlights: KO1KEYZ debut single tops Japan charts
LAPONE ENTERTAINMENT said on the 15th that KO1KEYZ had taken top positions on major Billboard Japan and Oricon charts with the debut single, titled ‘KO1KEYZ.’ The single was released on the 7th, and its first-week sales totaled 525,248 copies. On Billboard Japan, it ranked No. 1 on the weekly Top Singles Sales chart. It also topped the Hot 100 chart dated the 14th.
The release also ranked No. 1 on Oricon’s weekly single ranking and weekly combined single ranking. Oricon recorded sales of 460,018 copies for its tally. That figure is a separate chart measurement from the 525,248 first-week sales reported for the single. Oricon’s result was described as the highest first-week sales for a debut single this year. KO1KEYZ also reached upper positions on Japan’s iTunes and Apple Music album charts.
Separate chart measures, multiple No. 1 results
The results span sales-based rankings and broader chart placements, rather than a single chart category. On Billboard Japan, the group’s reported No. 1s were in Top Singles Sales and the Hot 100. Oricon’s two top rankings were its weekly single and weekly combined single lists. KO1KEYZ’s debut single therefore appeared across multiple chart measures in Japan, with the reported sales totals tied to distinct tallies.
From the July 7 release to the Seoul fan meeting
KO1KEYZ released the single on the 7th. Following the group’s simultaneous debut in Korea and Japan, it became a first-place candidate on MBC M’s ‘Show Champion’ on the 14th. LAPONE ENTERTAINMENT shared the chart results on the 15th. The group is scheduled to hold ‘2026 KO1KEYZ 1ST FAN MEETING IN SEOUL’ on November 7 and 8 at Blue Square Woori WON Banking Hall in Seoul. All four performances sold out. The group is also set to continue appearing on domestic music shows and in various web content.
Key Takeaways
- KO1KEYZ debut single earned top placements across Billboard Japan and Oricon. The chart results cover sales rankings as well as the Hot 100.
- The Oricon weekly single and weekly combined single rankings are separate categories. KO1KEYZ placed first in both.
- The Seoul fan meeting has four sold-out performances. The group’s stated upcoming activities also include domestic music shows and web content.
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