WayV's 'Eternal White' Debuts at No. 1 on Circle Chart; Doyoung & Hwasa Also Top Weekly Charts
WayV dominated the Circle weekly album chart for December 7-13, with their winter album 'Eternal White' debuting at No. 1. NCT's Doyoung and MAMAMOO's Hwasa also topped various weekly charts.
The year-end race for K-pop chart supremacy is on. WayV has fired the starting gun, dominating the physical album chart with their latest winter release, while solo powerhouses like NCT's Doyoung and MAMAMOO's Hwasa also secured top spots.
WayV's Winter Triumph
According to the latest data revealed by Circle Chart (formerly Gaon Chart) for the week of December 7 to 13, WayV's new winter special album, 'Eternal White', made an impressive showing. The regular version of the album debuted at No. 1 on the physical album chart. In a strong display of their popularity, the group claimed two of the top five spots on this week's chart with their new release.
Solo Stars Shine Bright
It wasn't just about unit groups this week. The charts also highlighted the enduring strength of solo artists from major K-pop acts. NCT's Doyoung and MAMAMOO's Hwasa reportedly topped other respective weekly charts, proving their individual brand power and dedicated fanbases are as formidable as ever.
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