Kep1er is making waves in the global music scene! The girl group entered the Billboard 200 chart for the first time with their 6th mini-album TIPI-TAP, securing the 147th spot and proving their growing influence in the U.S. market.

This achievement marks Kep1er’s most notable milestone yet, highlighting their steady rise on the global stage. It's even more meaningful as this is their first release as a restructured seven-member group, signaling a fresh start and a bright new chapter for the team. Landing on the Billboard 200 is a huge accomplishment, showing the group's strong international appeal and popularity.

Not only did Kep1er break into the Billboard 200, but they also soared on several other charts this week. They jumped from No. 35 to No. 7 on the Top Album Sales chart and climbed from No. 28 to No. 7 on the Top Current Album Sales chart. On the Heatseekers Albums chart, which highlights rising artists, they shot up from No. 21 to an impressive No. 2. Similarly, they moved from No. 14 to No. 2 on the Emerging Artists chart, and their position on the World Albums chart rose from No. 11 to No. 4, showcasing their popularity across various regions.

Kep1er’s growth was also evident in Luminate data. On the Top New Artist Albums chart, they climbed to the top spot, rising from No. 2 the previous week. They also showed strength in the digital space, moving up from No. 11 to No. 3 on the Internet Albums chart.

Their latest album is resonating not only through physical sales but also through strong streaming and individual track performances. On the Top Albums w/TEA chart, which combines album sales, track sales, and streaming data, Kep1er landed at No. 7, proving the balanced popularity of both their album and its songs.

This week’s Billboard performance reflects Kep1er’s growing global fandom and solid musical competitiveness. With major jumps across multiple charts, they are proving their potential for long-term success. Fans everywhere are eager to see what’s next for Kep1er as they continue to shine on the international stage!

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NCT 127 is taking the world by storm as they confirm their Tokyo Dome performance for their highly anticipated fourth world tour!

On January 27, NCT 127's official social media accounts surprised fans with exciting news: the group will perform at the legendary Tokyo Dome on May 21-22, 2025, as part of their "NCT 127 4TH TOUR 'NEO CITY - THE MOMENTUM.'" This marks their third time performing at Tokyo Dome, proving just how strong their impact is in Japan!

The tour kicked off in grand style on January 18-19 with an unforgettable concert at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome. The show wowed fans with stunning performances, creative stage designs, and electrifying music, earning NCT 127 the title of "God of Performances."

After their successful Seoul debut, the group is ready to take their tour to 15 different cities around the world, including Jakarta, Bangkok, Duluth, Newark, Toronto, Rosemont, San Antonio, Los Angeles, Osaka, Taipei, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Macau, and Tokyo. They’ll be performing 24 shows, proving once again just how global their popularity is!

And the excitement doesn’t stop there! NCT 127 will also appear on the "Seollal Special MBC Gayo Daejejun WANNABE," airing in two parts on January 29-30, 2025. Fans are already buzzing with anticipation.

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