The South Korean idol group TWICE has once again caused a sensation on the Oricon chart. The single "Kura Kura," released on March 23, reached No. 1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, marking a historic achievement for TWICE as the first overseas artist to secure 9 consecutive No. 1s.

"Kura Kura" sold 297,000 copies on its first day of release, hitting No. 1 on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart. This record surpasses the first-day sales of 267,000 copies for TWICE's previous single, "The Feels." Furthermore, "Kura Kura" sold 407,000 copies in its first week, topping the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart. This is the highest weekly sales record for any TWICE single.

"Kura Kura" is a Latin pop genre song, representing a new endeavor for TWICE. Its addictive melody and performance have received great love from Japanese fans. In particular, the music video surpassed 10 million views within three days of its release, gaining immense popularity.

TWICE is one of the most successful South Korean idol groups in Japan. Since their debut, every single has ranked in the top 3 of the Oricon chart, and in 2021, they recorded No. 1 on the Oricon Annual Singles Chart. TWICE plans to continue interacting with their Japanese fans through various activities in the future.

TWICE's No. 1 achievement with "Kura Kura" is an indicator of the rising global popularity of South Korean idol groups. TWICE is expected to continue growing as a global artist.

Reference:

https://www.oricon.co.jp/

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