IVE set a remarkable record as Be Alright achieved outstanding sales on the Oricon chart. The album features five diverse tracks, including Dare Me and Japanese versions of their well-loved songs. Fans in Korea and Japan celebrated the success, while IVE prepared for exciting upcoming promotions.
Be Alright Achieves Record Sales on Oricon Chart
IVE set a new milestone with their Japanese album Be Alright, reaching their highest achievement on the Oricon chart. According to Starship Entertainment, the album sold about 165,000 copies in its first week. It ranked first on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart dated August 11. These sales exceeded the first-week figures of Alive, marking a personal record. It also became the top first-week sales by any overseas female artist in Japan this year.
Oricon Ranking Highlights Be Alright Commercial Success
The album Be Alright contains five tracks. These include the title track, the OST Dare Me from the NTV drama Dame Mane! Unpopular Talent, Managing!, and Japanese versions of Accendio, Blue Heart, and WOW. The title track delivers the message, “Do not fear change, just move forward.” Upon pre-release last month, it entered Billboard Japan and various other charts, receiving strong responses.
Be Alright Strengthens IVE Position in Oricon History
IVE continues to establish themselves in the Japanese market. With Be Alright, they not only topped Oricon but also built a stronger presence in Japan’s music industry. This success confirmed IVE’s ability to sustain high album sales across multiple releases. Their growing consistency on Oricon reflects a stable fanbase and rising recognition.
IVE Expands Presence Through Japanese Festivals
IVE will appear at Rock in Japan Festival 2025 on September 15 for the first time. Last year, they impressed fans with a strong stage at Summer Sonic 2024. These performances have helped IVE attract more Japanese fans while showcasing their live performance strength.
Korean and Japanese Communities React to IVE Success
On the Korean community theqoo, fans celebrated the success of Be Alright and expressed admiration. MLBPARK users noted that many Japanese male fans have joined the fandom. Some comments analyzed that IVE ranks second among girl groups in Japan, following BLACKPINK. Currently, IVE records the highest album sales in both Korea and Japan among female idol groups.
Yes, IVE reached the top of the Oricon chart with their Japanese album Be Alright. It sold about 165,000 copies in its first week, marking a record achievement.
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