Virtual Group PLAVE Tops Oricon Chart with Japanese Debut Single

Virtual group PLAVE has soared to the top of the Oricon chart with their Japanese debut.

According to the latest chart released by Oricon on July 9 (dated July 8, 2025), PLAVE's first Japanese single album 'Kakurenbo (かくれんぼ)' sold 191,*** copies on its release day, securing the number one spot on the 'Daily Single Ranking'.

This achievement follows their previous success in February, when their third Korean mini-album 'Caligo Pt.1' also reached number one on the Oricon Daily Album Chart, marking a striking growth trajectory for the group.

PLAVE officially kicked off their activities with a successful debut showcase in Tokyo on June 17, following the release of their music on June 16.

The album includes three tracks: their first original Japanese song and title track 'Kakurenbo', along with 'RIZZ' and 'Chroma Drift', which have been newly adapted into Japanese lyrics.

From June 24 to 30, PLAVE celebrated their Japanese debut with a pop-up store at Miyashita Park in Tokyo, which concluded successfully. They are currently operating another pop-up store at SHIBUYA109 for their first single, drawing enthusiastic responses from local fans.

With their debut album topping the Oricon chart, PLAVE has announced a promising start, and there is growing interest in their future global endeavors.

Meanwhile, PLAVE is set to embark on their first Asian tour, 'Dash: Quantum Leap', starting with a concert at KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Seoul, from August 15 to 17, marking a milestone in their two-year career.

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This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.

by Jang Inyoung