AHOF Breaks Own Record With Second Mini Album ‘The Passage’
Nov 11, 2025
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AHOF's second mini-album 'The Passage', which was released on the 4th, achieved 389,904 copies in the beginning based on the album aggregation site Hanteo Chart (record sales for a week after release, counting period from November 4th to 10th).
Previously, the album surpassed 368,000 sales on the fourth day of its release. Three days before the end of the initial tally, it exceeded the record of its debut work in July, so the final sales volume was also paying keen attention.
As a result, nine was 'The Passage', an increase of about 30,000 from the previous one, setting a new initial record. AHOF, who emerged as a 'monster rookie' with an extraordinary performance upon their debut. They have proven their capabilities, which have grown to the next level in four months, and the increased interest of global fans.
Various indicators other than the album also prove a hot response to the nine. Immediately after its release, the new song 「Pinocchio Hates Lies」 was ranked No. 1 on the real-time Bugs chart and 79th on Melon HOT100, successfully settling on major music charts in Korea, and it is also on music charts such as Spotify, iTunes, and Apple Music to reveal its global presence.
The music video is also continuing its popularity. The music video for the title song surpassed 30 million views in five days after its release, becoming the shortest among boy groups debuting in 2025.
Currently, it has started to go viral due to its solid live skills and stage control. With the momentum, they plan to attract K-pop fans with a variety of attractions along with their comeback activities. Expectations are even higher for this activity as to how far the nine's growth through 'The Passage' and 'Pinocchio Hates Lies' will continue.
The second mini album 'The Passage' is an album about nine boys and adults on the border. It depicts the narrative of 'Rough Youth' who finds himself while suffering from growing pains such as shaking and anxiety. 'Pinocchio hates lies' is a song that expresses the desire to be honest with 'you' with 90,000 emotions despite whims, anxiety, and shaking.
AHOF will appear on SBS funE 'The Show' which will air on the afternoon of the 11th and perform their new song.
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