NEWS' latest album "KMK" hits No. 1 on Billboard Japan
Billboard Japan, which operates music charts, announced its latest CD album sales chart on August 5. In this ranking, the popular group NEWS' 16th album, "KMK," successfully took the No. 1 spot with over 115,000 copies sold.
This album was released on July 29. NEWS is currently active in the lead-up to the group's 25th anniversary, and this work was produced as the first installment of their commemorative "new album trilogy" project. It includes many songs filled with the members' personal sentiments, starting with the title track, "KMK."
In this ranking, following NEWS, a work by Kuzuha, who is active as a virtual liver, ranked in at No. 2. In the music industry, more people are enjoying music through diverse methods, including digital distribution and streaming, in addition to CD sales.
NEWS' achievement this time serves as further proof of the support they receive from many fans. Many music fans are now paying close attention to how the second and third installments of the trilogy will unfold.