ATEEZ Dominates Oricon Weekly Chart with Japanese Album 'Ashes to Light'

Global sensation ATEEZ has once again proven their immense popularity in Japan.

According to the Oricon chart announcement on September 22nd, ATEEZ's second full-length Japanese album, 'Ashes to Light,' sold over 115,000 copies, securing the number one spot on the weekly album ranking for the chart dated September 29th (tracking period September 15th-21st).

This achievement marks ATEEZ's highest first-week sales for a Japanese album and their fourth overall number one on the Oricon weekly album chart. It truly underscores their explosive popularity in the region as a 'world-class' act.

Prior to this, 'Ashes to Light' topped the Oricon daily album ranking on its release day, September 17th, and consistently maintained a high position on the charts, generating significant buzz. The album also reached 5th on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart and entered Spotify's Daily Top Artist chart, demonstrating its continued success on global music platforms.

The title track, 'Ash,' resonated with fans, charting on the iTunes Top Song charts in 11 countries and the LINE MUSIC Album TOP100 chart. The music video for 'Ash' also achieved remarkable success, topping the YouTube Music Video Trending Worldwide and Video Trending Worldwide charts, in addition to entering the LINE MUSIC Music Video TOP100 chart.

The album 'Ashes to Light' conveys a message of 'new hope from hardship.' The title song 'Ash' captivates with its blend of dreamy textures and dynamic beats, highlighted by ATEEZ's evolved vocal performances and flamboyant rap delivery.

Meanwhile, ATEEZ successfully concluded their 2025 World Tour 'IN YOUR FANTASY' in Saitama (September 13th-15th) and Nagoya (September 20th-21st). They are set to meet their Japanese fans again in Kobe on October 22nd and 23rd.

ATEEZ is an eight-member boy group under KQ Entertainment, debuting in 2018. They are widely adored by fans both domestically and internationally for their powerful performances and unique concepts. This latest Japanese album further solidifies their global appeal.