
Rookie Group IDID Dominates Circle Chart with Debut Album 'I did it.'
Starship Entertainment's highly anticipated new boy group IDID has made a dazzling debut, topping the Circle Chart weekly album chart with their first mini-album, 'I did it.'.
According to the 38th week Circle Chart released on September 25th by the Korea Music Content Association, IDID (comprising Jang Yong-hoon, Kim Min-jae, Park Won-bin, Chu Yu-chan, Park Sung-hyun, Baek Jun-hyuk, and Jung Se-min) achieved over 441,524 album sales in its first week, securing the number one spot. This immediately solidifies their status as a 'mega rookie' poised to dominate the 5th generation K-pop scene.
Beyond the album sales, the title track 'JEMUTDAERO CHILLANHAGE' (Carelessly Radiant) also entered the weekly download chart at number 10. Furthermore, most of the album's B-sides, including 'SLOW TIDE,' 'STICKY BOMB,' 'Kkumeul Kkwetneun Sungan (飛必沖天)' (Moment Piercing Through Dreams), 'So G.oo.D (Nega Michidorok Joa)' (So G.oo.D (I like you like crazy)), 'ImPerfect,' and 'Kkotpil CROWN' (Blooming CROWN), ranked within the top 70 on the download chart, showcasing the group's broad appeal.
IDID, launched by Starship Entertainment after approximately five years, is a 7-member boy group formed through the large-scale project 'Debut's Plan.' They are recognized as 'complete idols' with proven skills in dancing, singing, fan communication, and expressive performance. After pre-debut activities in July, they officially debuted on September 15th, capturing the attention of global K-pop fans.
The debut album 'I did it.' embodies IDID's unique identity by conveying confidence in being brilliant even without perfection, an attitude that makes imperfection shine, and the members' raw emotions and energy. Global producers, including American producer Dem Jointz, known for his work with international pop stars and K-pop artists, collaborated to create an album receiving rave reviews for its high quality, with every track considered a potential title song.
The title track 'JEMUTDAERO CHILLANHAGE' expresses free and energetic emotions with its upbeat sound, led by acoustic guitar and rhythmic drums, complemented by the members' clear vocals, highlighting IDID's refreshing youthful energy. The group has been showcasing their exceptional skills and charm as 'high-end refreshing idols' through various music shows since their debut, and they are scheduled to appear on 'Music Bank' today, September 26th.
IDID's debut album title, 'I did it.', reflects the group's philosophy of embracing imperfection and showcasing their unique charm. The album features a blend of raw emotion and polished production, aiming to connect with fans on a deeper level. Their successful charting demonstrates the strong anticipation and positive reception from the global K-pop community.