Virtual K-pop boy group PLAVE has achieved a new career milestone on the US Billboard charts, reaching its highest position yet on the Billboard 200 with its fifth mini album, "HYPERDRIVE".

According to Billboard's latest rankings released on October 27, *HYPERDRIVE* secured **No. 31 on the Billboard 200 chart dated October 31**, marking the group's best performance on the main US albums chart.

The achievement represents a major improvement from PLAVE's previous record of No. 145 with its fourth mini album, *Caligo Pt. 2*.

With its latest release, **PLAVE climbed 114 positions above its previous best ranking**, highlighting the group's growing presence in the international music market.

The group's success extended beyond the Billboard 200, with *HYPERDRIVE* also reaching **No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart**.

The album additionally topped the World Albums chart and ranked No. 4 on the Independent Albums chart.

PLAVE also performed strongly on Billboard's artist rankings, reaching No. 25 on the Artist 100 and securing No. 1 on the Emerging Artists chart.

Meanwhile, the album's title track, *Star Trace*, continued to show strong performance on the Billboard Global 200.

The song debuted at No. 68 on the chart dated October 24, surpassing PLAVE's previous best ranking of No. 138 with *BBUU!*.

On the October 31 chart, *Star Trace* ranked No. 84, remaining on the Global 200 for a second consecutive week.

Four other tracks from *HYPERDRIVE* also remained on the chart for two consecutive weeks, further highlighting the album's international performance.

PLAVE's latest achievements follow a successful release in South Korea.

After *HYPERDRIVE* arrived on October 12, its title track and B-sides secured high positions on major domestic music platforms, including Melon, Genie, and Bugs.

The album also surpassed **1.32 million copies sold during its first week**, setting a new personal sales record for the group.

With its Billboard 200 ranking, strong album sales, and international chart performance, PLAVE continues to achieve new milestones in its music career.

Meanwhile, the group is expanding its international activities through its first world tour, *KEEP IT MANIC*.

Following performances in South Korea, PLAVE is scheduled to visit Macau on October 31 and November 1 before heading to Los Angeles on November 14.

The group's latest Billboard achievements mark another major step in its growing global popularity, with *HYPERDRIVE* delivering PLAVE's strongest US chart performance to date.

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