AHOF Clinches Triple Crown with 'Pinocchio Hates Lies', Becomes Top Rookie With Most Wins

Group AHOF has achieved a remarkable feat, securing a triple crown on music shows with their latest track 'Pinocchio Hates Lies'.

AHOF (members Steven, Seo Jeong-woo, Cha Ung-gi, Jang Shuai-bo, Park Han, JL, Park Ju-won, Zuen, Daisuke) clinched the top trophy on KBS2's 'Music Bank' on the 14th with the title song from their second mini-album, 'The Passage'.

On this day, AHOF garnered a total of 8538 points, earning them the first-place spot for the second week of November. The scores were comprised of 100 points for digital music, 4292 for broadcast count, 2000 for K-pop fan votes, 2131 for album sales, and 15 for social media.

Upon receiving the trophy, the members expressed their gratitude, stating, 'It's an honor to be able to win first place on 'Music Bank' once again. We are thankful to our beloved FOHA (official fan club name) for giving us such a wonderful award. All the members worked so hard, and I love you all.'

Notably, they didn't forget member Zuen, who is currently resting. Park Han conveyed their heartfelt message, 'Zuen, we miss you. All of us, including FOHA, miss you dearly. We hope you return healthy and that we can make more good memories together,' showcasing their strong bond.

Since their comeback on the 4th, AHOF has been on a winning streak with their second mini-album 'The Passage'. Following their wins on SBS funE's 'The Show' on the 11th and MBC M, MBC every1's 'Show! Champion' on the 12th, securing the 'Music Bank' trophy marks their triple crown achievement.

With this triple crown, AHOF now holds a total of six music show trophies since their debut. This record makes them the rookie group with the most music show wins among those who debuted in 2025, proving AHOF's rapid rise.

Furthermore, 'The Passage' recorded nearly 390,000 copies in sales during its first week, setting a new career high for first-week sales. The title track 'Pinocchio Hates Lies' continues to receive steady love on both domestic and international music charts, while its music video has surpassed 41.1 million views, a testament to AHOF's global popularity.

AHOF plans to continue promoting their new song 'Pinocchio Hates Lies' through various broadcasts and content. They are also scheduled to attend the '2025 Korea Grand Music Awards with iMbank' (2025 KGMA) at the Incheon Inspire Arena on the 15th.

Netizens reacted with excitement, commenting, 'AHOF is amazing! Congrats on the triple crown!', 'As expected from AHOF! Thanks to FOHA, we got number 1! Zuen, come back soon!', and 'They're rookies but already have the most wins, looking forward to their future activities!'