# PLAVE Hits No. 31 on Billboard 200 With HYPERDRIVE, Its Best Chart Position Yet

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- Published: 2026-10-28T01:30:39.356Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> Virtual idol group PLAVE reached No. 31 on the US Billboard 200 with its mini 5th album HYPERDRIVE, the highest chart position in the group's history.

## Key points

1. HYPERDRIVE climbed from No. 145 for Caligo Pt.2 to No. 31.
2. The album sold over 1.32 million copies in its first week in Korea.
3. NEON by A2O Lite topped Melon's Top 100 the day after release.

## Where did PLAVE rank on the Billboard 200?

PLAVE placed 31st on the Billboard 200, the main US album chart, with its mini 5th album HYPERDRIVE, according to Billboard's chart reported on October 27. The group's previous mini 4th album, Caligo Pt.2, released in May, had debuted at No. 145, so this marks a major jump and the group's best-ever showing on the chart.

## How did HYPERDRIVE perform in Korea?

HYPERDRIVE was released on October 19. Yonhap News reported that it sold more than 1.32 million copies in its first week in Korea, also a new record for the group.

## How did other K-pop acts chart?

| Act | Release | Billboard result |
|---|---|---|
| KATSEYE | WILD (Billboard 200) | No. 39 |
| Stray Kids | This & That (Billboard 200) | No. 93 |
| BTS | ARIRANG (Billboard 200) | No. 46, 31 consecutive weeks |
| Jennie and Tame Impala | Dracula (Hot 100) | No. 8, 22 weeks in the top 10 |

Jennie's collaboration with Tame Impala remains one of the strongest K-pop showings on the Hot 100 this year. Meanwhile, the Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters' soundtrack ranked No. 35 on the Billboard 200.

## Who is A2O Lite?

A2O Lite is a new girl group produced by Lee Soo-man. Its debut digital single NEON, released October 13, ranked 8th on the Billboard Global 200 and 3rd on the Global Excl. U.S. chart. It also reached No. 1 on Melon's Top 100 the day after release and has held the top spot since.

## For international fans

PLAVE is a virtual idol group, meaning its members are animated characters rather than live performers. Their Billboard result shows that virtual groups can compete on global album charts alongside traditional K-pop acts.

## FAQ

### Where can I listen to HYPERDRIVE?

The album is available on major streaming platforms. Check PLAVE's official channels for the latest links in your region.

### What is the Billboard 200?

The Billboard 200 is the main US album chart, ranking the best-selling and most-streamed albums each week based on sales and streaming data.

## Sources

- [Yonhap News](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261028060000005)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._