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The mini 1st album by Dokyeom X Seungkwan of the idol group SEVENTEEN is enjoying great popularity in Japan as well.

According to the latest chart (dated January 22) announced by Oricon in Japan on the 23rd, the album ‘Soyagok’ by Dokyeom X Seungkwan sold nearly 100,000 copies as soon as it was released locally and topped the ‘Daily Album Ranking’.

Their success in Japan had been anticipated early on. Previously, ‘Soyagok’ made the top 10 on Oricon ‘Weekly Digital Album Ranking’ (issue dated January 26 / tally period January 12~18), which compiles downloads of digital music, and the title track ‘Blue’ ranked high on Billboard Japan ‘Hot Shot Songs’ (issue dated January 21 / tally period January 12~18).

‘Soyagok’ achieved half-million seller status by selling over 520,000 copies on its release day, an exceptional feat for a ballad-genre album. It is also cruising along in China. After release, the album hit No. 1 on the daily chart in the EP category of the ‘Digital Best Seller Album’ on QQ Music, the largest local music platform, and it also debuted at No. 1 on the weekly chart (tally period January 9~15).

Dokyeom X Seungkwan continue an unflagging run even after wrapping up music show promotions. The ‘Isul Live 2’ posted on the YouTube channel ‘Dingo Music’ on the 23rd is clearly a hot topic.

The two delivered ‘Blue’, ‘Guilty Pleasure’, and ‘Say Yes’ in perfect harmony, showcasing the prowess of ‘Meboz’. In addition, they have been appearing one after another on various content such as ‘Anseongjae Geodeongyo’, ‘Bu Seungkwan-ui Bibidibabidibu’, and ‘Hyeol’s Club’, displaying outstanding variety-show sense.