Kep1er Makes Historic Debut on Billboard 200 Chart

Kep1er has achieved a remarkable milestone by entering the Billboard 200 chart for the first time with their mini album ‘TIPI-TAP’. This achievement marks a significant step in their journey as they continue to thrive in the global music scene following their domestic success.

With ‘TIPI-TAP’, Kep1er has made their debut on the Billboard 200 at number 147, solidifying their presence in the international music market. This entry into the main Billboard chart surpasses their previous records on various Billboard charts, showcasing their consistent growth on a global scale.

This accomplishment is particularly meaningful as it is the first album released by Kep1er since their reformation into a seven-member group, signaling a successful new chapter in their career. The Billboard 200 is recognized as one of the most influential album charts in the United States, and being featured on it is a testament to an artist's global influence and popularity.

In addition to their main chart entry, Kep1er has also made impressive gains on several sub-charts, setting new personal bests. They climbed from 35th to 7th place on the ‘Top Album Sales’ chart and from 28th to 7th on the ‘Top Current Album Sales’ chart. On the ‘Heatseekers’ chart, which highlights emerging artists, they jumped from 21st to 2nd place. Furthermore, on the ‘Emerging Artist’ chart, which aggregates streaming, album sales, and radio play, they rose from 14th to 2nd. Their position on the ‘World Albums’ chart also improved, moving from 11th to 4th, reflecting their popularity in the U.S. music market alongside K-pop, Latin, and European albums.

Data from Luminate further illustrates Kep1er’s growth, as they ascended from 2nd to 1st place on the ‘Top New Artist Albums’ chart, which tracks sales of new artists. They also demonstrated their strength on digital platforms by moving from 11th to 3rd on the ‘Internet Albums’ chart.

Moreover, on the ‘Top Albums w/TEA’ chart, which combines album sales with individual track sales and streaming figures, they secured the 7th position, indicating balanced popularity for both the album and its tracks.

Through their entry into the Billboard main chart, Kep1er has once again reinforced their global fanbase and musical competitiveness. The significant increases in their sub-chart rankings compared to the previous week highlight their ongoing growth and rising status in the international music scene, generating anticipation for their future endeavors.