ATEEZ conquered Oricon with their Japanese album Ashes to Light, selling more than 115,000 copies in its first week. The project topped Oricon’s Weekly Album Ranking, marking their highest sales and fourth overall number one. Its title track Ash expanded global influence with chart-topping performances and a music video that reached the top of YouTube worldwide trends.
ATEEZ Dominates Oricon With Record Sales
ATEEZ once again proved their world-class status by taking over the Japanese market with force. Oricon reported on September 22 that their second Japanese full album Ashes to Light sold more than 115,000 copies in its first week. The release soared to the top of the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking for September 15–21. It marked not only the group’s strongest first-week sales in Japan but also their fourth career number one on that chart. These results highlighted the unstoppable momentum ATEEZ continues to build both at home and abroad.
Fans Celebrate ATEEZ Topping Oricon Weekly Chart
The excitement around Ashes to Light was immediate. On release day, September 17, the album debuted at number one on the Oricon Daily Album Ranking. It stayed near the top in the following days, sparking media attention and energizing the fanbase. Internationally, the project ranked fifth on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart and entered Spotify’s Daily Top Artist Chart. These placements showed how deeply ATEEZ connect with listeners across borders, solidifying their growing influence.
Ashes to Light Secures Oricon Recognition for ATEEZ
Beyond strong sales, the album’s performance carried symbolic weight. Each Oricon milestone underscored ATEEZ’s steady rise in one of the world’s most competitive music markets. Japanese fans embraced both the message and the energy of the record, turning each track into a statement of loyalty. For the group, this recognition became a clear signal that their presence in Japan has reached a new level of impact.
Ashes to Light Expands International Reach
The album’s resonance was not confined to Japan. Ashes to Light found traction on several international charts, expanding ATEEZ’s visibility far beyond their core markets. Fans across continents connected with the album’s theme of hope emerging from hardship, a sentiment that elevated streams and chart placements worldwide. With each release, ATEEZ demonstrate an ability to move beyond expectations, creating a consistent cycle of anticipation and delivery.
Title Track Ash Confirms Global Appeal
The title track Ash emerged as another highlight. It reached the iTunes Top Song Chart in 11 countries and entered Line Music’s Album TOP100 Chart. Its music video climbed into Line Music’s Music Video TOP100 Chart and secured first place on YouTube’s Worldwide Music Video Trending and Worldwide Video Trending lists. The combination of powerful sound and striking visuals ensured that the comeback resonated across both audio and video platforms.
Kobe Concerts Amplify Local Passion
ATEEZ’s live presence reinforced their chart success. As part of their 2025 world tour In Your Fantasy, they performed three shows in Saitama from September 13–15 and two more in Nagoya on September 20–21. The journey continues in Kobe on October 22–23, where anticipation has already surpassed expectations. Tickets sold out within moments, leading to additional standing and limited-view seats being released. This swift sell-out reflected the overwhelming passion of Japanese fans and confirmed that ATEEZ remain one of the most in-demand live acts in the region.
ATEEZ reached first place on Oricon’s Weekly Album Ranking with Ashes to Light, recording over 115,000 sales and strengthening their global influence.
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My Ateez you did so well in Japan for those 5 concerts💜✨👏