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Virtual idol group PLAVE hits No. 31 on Billboard 200

Korean virtual idol group PLAVE has achieved its highest-ever ranking on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart with its latest release. The band's fifth EP, "Hyperdrive," debuted at No. 31 on the Billboard 200, according to the latest chart released Tuesday (U.S. time). The result surpassed the group's previous best ranking of No. 145, set by its fourth EP, "Caligo Pt. 2," in May, which marked…

Virtual idol group PLAVE hits No. 31 on Billboard 200

Korean virtual idol group PLAVE has reached its highest-ever rank on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart with their latest EP, Hyperdrive. The release debuted at No. 31 on the Billboard 200, surpassing their previous best of No. 145, attained by their fourth EP, Caligo Pt. 2, in May. Hyperdrive was released on October 19 and sold over 1.32 million copies in Korea within its first week, breaking the group's previous sales record.

Other entries on the chart included the original soundtrack for Netflix animation KPop Demon Hunters at No. 35, Katseye's Wild at No. 39, BTS's fifth album Arirang at No. 46, and Stray Kids' This & That at No. 93. The collaborative single Dracula by Jennie of BLACKPINK and Tame Impala ranked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart.

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