QWER comeback captured public attention as their chart performance showed strong momentum across several major Korean platforms. Fans responded with excitement as both the newly released track and previous songs climbed multiple real-time and daily charts. Although the YES24 hacking incident disrupted album tracking, QWER still achieved visible success with support from a loyal fanbase.
QWER Comeback Marks New Chapter in Music Journey
QWER, a rising girl band with members Chodan, Magenta, Hina, and Siyeon, returned on June 9 with their third mini album. The album, “In a million noises, Iβll be your harmony,” opened a new chapter in their artistic story. All members participated in the songwriting process, making the project especially meaningful.
The albumβs title track, βHolding Back Tears,β immediately gained attention. By 9 AM the next day, it ranked No.1 on Bugs TOP 100. This result marked a major milestone in QWERβs musical growth and rising influence in the Korean music scene.
QWER Chart Success Spreads Across Multiple Platforms
The track continued to perform well on other major charts. It ranked No.35 on Melon TOP 100, No.9 on HOT100, and No.14 on Genie TOP200. These positions reflect public interest and increasing support from casual listeners.
Remarkably, every song on the album entered Melon HOT100. This shows the album was well-received as a whole, not just for one hit. The groupβs wide-ranging appeal became clear through this chart-wide performance.
QWER Chart Impact Revives Previous Releases
QWERβs older title tracks also benefited from the comeback. βT.B.Hβ and βMy Name Is Malguemβ climbed the charts again, showing clear signs of renewed popularity. These songs are from previous albums but saw a rise in ranking after the latest release.
This upward movement proved the growing strength of QWERβs catalog. Fans revisited earlier works, helping the bandβs overall presence remain strong. The momentum showed that their musical identity resonated deeply with a broader audience.
Chart Numbers and QWER Sales in Idol Context
Album sales were a major topic among fans on the community site MLBPARK. In just three days, QWER sold 49,504 albums. At first glance, this may appear low compared to mainstream idol groups.
Top-tier idol groups often sell around one million albums in the first week. Mid-tier groups usually sell about 500,000 copies. By comparison, QWERβs numbers might seem small. However, the standards for bands differ from idol groups.
Band fans typically focus on live performances instead of album collecting. For instance, even DAY6, a ten-year-old male band with chart success, sold only 140,000 albums in their first week last year.
YES24 Hacking Disrupts Accurate Chart Reporting
One major factor affecting QWERβs sales was the ransomware attack on YES24. This platform sells books, albums, concert tickets, and more. On June 9, it suffered a severe cyberattack and remains down several days later.
Because of this, QWER albums sold through YES24 were not counted in first-week sales. Fans voiced frustration, saying the hacking led to underreported numbers. Some believe the actual sales were much higher than the official count.
This issue reminded many that digital vulnerabilities could unfairly affect artistsβ chart performance. It also highlighted how much fan communities monitor and analyze these details.
QWER Fans Celebrate Chart Achievements Despite Setbacks
Despite technical setbacks and lower album sales compared to idols, fans remained proud of QWERβs progress. They focused on the bandβs musical direction, emotional lyrics, and growing live presence.
QWER achieved four consecutive successful title tracks, including βDiscord,β βT.B.H,β βMy Name Is Malguem,β and now βHolding Back Tears.β With consistent chart success, creative input from members, and loyal fans, QWER continues to carve out their space.
They may not follow the traditional idol model, but their story is unfolding with steady growth and strong support. The next steps in their journey look promising.

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YES24 got hacked, so shouldn’t there be a backup? Is it a situation where they can’t even restore from backup? I really hope QWER’s hard-earned first-week sales numbers don’t just vanish!