K-pop group ITZY’s new album sells more than 123,000 copies on first day of release


K-pop girl group ITZY’s new mini-album “Born To Be” sold more than 123,000 copies on the first day of release. 

“Born To Be” was released on Jan. 8 under JYP Entertainment, Imperial and Republic Records, featuring 10 new tracks including solo songs from each member, the first time since their debut. Each ITZY member contributed to the composition of each solo track.

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According to Korea’s Hanteo Chart, “Born To Be” sold a total of 123,489 copies on the first day of release on Jan. 8. With this, ITZY topped Hanteo’s daily physical album chart. 

ITZY also released a music video for the lead single “Untouchable,” which garnered 2.83 million views on YouTube as of this writing. 

Meanwhile, ITZY will hold concerts at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul on Feb. 24 and 25, marking the start of their second world tour “ITZY 2nd World Tour: Born To Be.” 

Their first world tour, “Checkmate,” included an eight-city US leg, as well as an Asian leg with performances in seven regions; Manila in the Philippines, Singapore, Jakarta in Indonesia, Chiba in Japan, Taipei in Taiwan.. 

“Born To Be” track list 

Born To Be

Untouchable 

Mr. Vampire

Dynamite

Crown on my Head (Yeji)

Blossom (Lia)

Run Away (Ryujin)

Mine (Chaeryeong)

Yet, But (Yuna)

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