# PLAVE’s “HYPERDRIVE” Smashes Their Own Record With Over 1.32 Million Copies

URL: https://technosports.co.in/plaves-hyperdrive-smashes-their-own-record/  
Published: 2026-10-20  
Updated: 2026-10-20  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

When a virtual idol group keeps outselling itself, you pay attention. [PLAVE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plave) has just done it again, and fans are celebrating.

## What Happened?

The virtual boy group returned last week with their fifth mini album, **“HYPERDRIVE”**, led by the title track **“Star Trace.”** The digital release came on October 12, and the physical album followed on October 13.

According to Hanteo Chart, the album sold **1,322,973 copies** in its first week (October 13 to 19). That beats the group’s previous record of 1,255,801, set earlier this year by “Caligo Pt.2.” That’s roughly **67,000 more copies** than their last best.

![PLAVE](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Plave-4-1.jpeg)

## HYPERDRIVE: Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Album | HYPERDRIVE (5th mini album) |
| Title track | Star Trace |
| Digital release | October 12, 2026 |
| Physical release | October 13, 2026 |
| First-week sales | 1,322,973 copies |
| Previous record | 1,255,801 (“Caligo Pt.2”) |
| Source | Hanteo Chart |

## A Million-Seller Streak

“HYPERDRIVE” is now PLAVE’s **fourth album to sell over 1 million copies in week one**. The earlier three were “Caligo Pt.1,” “PLBBUU,” and “Caligo Pt.2.”

Every comeback has either matched or topped the last. For a group that performs through virtual avatars, that’s proof that a loyal fandom doesn’t need a traditional stage to show up in force.

## Why This Record Matters?

Physical album sales are one of the clearest signs of fan commitment in K-pop. Passing the million mark once is a milestone. Doing it four times in a row suggests a growing, dedicated base rather than a one-time spike.

Want more chart news? Keep up with the latest on [Technosports](https://technosports.co.in/) and see how other global acts are performing in our [entertainment coverage](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/).

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many copies did PLAVE’s “HYPERDRIVE” sell in week one?

A: It sold 1,322,973 copies between October 13 and 19, according to Hanteo Chart.

Q: What was PLAVE’s previous first-week record?

A: It was 1,255,801 copies, set by their mini album “Caligo Pt.2” earlier this year.