Sizzling Start: ‘HYPE VIBES’ Lands at No.1 in Japan
SEVENTEEN’s S.COUPS and Mingyu just proved they’re more than ready for the spotlight—this time, as a duo. Their brand-new sub-unit dropped its first mini album, ‘HYPE VIBES’, on September 29. And less than 24 hours later, it skyrocketed to No.1 on Japan’s Oricon Daily Album Ranking with a whopping 74,000 copies sold on release day in Japan (September 30 edition).
Breaking Records Back Home in Korea
Meanwhile in Korea, things were even hotter. According to the HANTEO Chart, the duo sold an eye-popping 600,575 units on day one, making it the highest first-day sales record for any K-pop unit to date. In short: sub-unit royalty has entered the chat.
Global Charts Can’t Get Enough of ‘5, 4, 3 (Pretty Woman)’
Title track ‘5, 4, 3 (Pretty Woman)’ featuring Lay Bankz didn’t just take over fans’ playlists—it dominated the charts globally. It clinched the No.1 spot on iTunes Top Songs in 16 countries, including Spain, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Egypt. In Korea, it climbed swiftly to No.1 on real-time chart Bugs and entered MelOn’s Top 100 along with every track on the album—yes, all six of them.
A Music Video That’s Basically a Movie
The MV for ‘5, 4, 3’ wasn’t just eye candy—it went viral. It topped YouTube’s Worldwide Trending Music Videos list in countries like Korea, Germany, Canada, and Indonesia. Fans raved: “It feels like I just watched a full-blown movie,” and “Retro yet so now. Obsessed.”
The Vibe: Freedom, Connection, and Disco Nostalgia
The album name ‘HYPE VIBES’ says it all—free-spirited, high-energy, and made for dancing with your besties. The centerpiece track is a playful reinterpretation of Roy Orbison’s classic ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’, blending smooth disco beats with lyrics about irresistible attraction. The best part? S.COUPS and Mingyu contributed to the writing and composing of all six tracks, adding their own flavor to every beat.
From the Stage to the Pop-Up
Fans won’t have to wait long to see it live. The duo is set to perform their new title track on today’s episode of Mnet’s ‘M COUNTDOWN’. There’s also a limited-time pop-up event happening at The Corner inside HDC IPARK Mall in Yongsan, Seoul—because K-pop isn’t just music, it’s an immersive experience.
What’s Next for the Power Duo?
With record-busting sales, fan frenzy, and global appeal, S.COUPS and Mingyu’s unit might just become K-pop’s next legendary sub-group. Is a world tour next? Fingers crossed.
