Girl group BLACKPINK's third mini-album "Deadline" is dominating album sales, music streaming, and music video charts simultaneously since its release.
According to K-pop industry sources on Monday, "Deadline," released on November 27, sold 1,470,920 copies through December 1 based on Hanteo Chart data, claiming the No. 1 spot on the weekly chart. The album sold 1.46 million copies on its release day alone, setting a single-day sales record for K-pop girl groups. Sales reached nearly 1.5 million copies within just three days.
YG Entertainment stated, "Global demand for the album has far exceeded our initial expectations, and we are currently proceeding with additional production." The agency added, "We ask for your continued support as BLACKPINK writes another new record."
"Deadline" also topped iTunes "Top Albums" charts in 38 countries worldwide. All tracks from the album entered the top ranks on QQ Music, China's largest music streaming platform.
The album's title track "GO" is charting in the upper ranks on major domestic streaming platforms including Melon's "Top 100." The music video has surpassed 32 million views and claimed the No. 1 position on YouTube's global daily popular music videos chart. The "GO" music video has drawn praise for its spectacular CGI effects and captivating visuals that complement the song's powerful sound.