Group B1A4 is showing signs as the KPOP rising stars in Japan. With the release of their first Japanese album "1" on October 24th, they ranked 2nd on Oricon Daily chart.

On 25th according to their company WM Entertainment, B1A4's first Japanese full length album occupied the 2nd place on Oricon Daily chart with only a slight difference with singer song-writer Leiri Leo, who is gaining popularity as Japan's "IU" . Particularly, they blew off steam by ranking first place on online daily sales at Japan's major record chains- Tower Record and Shinseido.

The industry officials commented that it is an outstanding achievement for a Korean rookie group to overtake popular female singer Nakajima Miyuki, Kanjani8 and other artists and rise to the first place right after releasing their album.

To this, their company WM Entertainment replied "When B1A4 members heard about this they said, "We are grateful for the interest and love which we never even expected to recieve. We will work harder and present you with better performances" and expressed their burning determinations."

Meanwhile, B1A4 is concentrating on their practices for their comeback in November and is preparing to hold their solo concert in December.


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Translation: Mochi Muffins @ FLIGHTB1A4.COM