K-pop girl group Kep1er made their entry on major Billboard Charts two years and 10 months after their debut. Kep1er’s sixth mini-album “Tipi-Tap” debuted on the Billboard 200 chart dated Nov. 19 at No.
147. Debuting on the Billboard 200 chart nearly three years after their debut in January 2022 is a momentous achievement for the group. A place on the Billboard 200 Chart is highly coveted by artists around the world, as the chart ranks the most popular albums in the US based on a comprehensive measurement system that includes combination of physical and digital album sales, streaming, and track equivalent units.
Kep1er (X, Klap Entertainment) Kep1er’s ranking on Billboard 200 is seen as a recognition of their global influence and high potential for further growth. In addition, Kep1er debuted on the Billboard Artist 100 Chart, snagging an impressive ranking at 44th. “Tipi-Tap” also ranked high on other Billboard charts compared to last week.
The album rose from 35th to 7th on the Top Album Sales chart, from 28th to seventh on the Top Current Album Sales Chart, from 21st to second on the Heatseekers Chart, and from 11th to second on the World Albums Chart. The album also rose from second to first on Top New Artist Albums chart and from 11th to third on the Internet Albums Chart. Kep1er’s new album also entered the Top Albums w/TEA chart at No.
7, confirming the popularity of both the album as a whole and individual tracks. “Tipi-Tap” holds special significance.