YG Entertainment’s powerhouse boy group TREASURE just proved they’re operating on an entirely different level. 2Their fourth mini album “NEW WAV,” featuring the hip hop title track “IF I,” dropped on June 1, and Hanteo Chart has confirmed that it sold a staggering 1,025,601 copies in its first week (June 1–7).2 This makes “NEW WAV” TREASURE’s **second album** to surpass 1 million first-week sales, following their previous mini album “LOVE PULSE.”
Let that number sink in — over one million copies in just seven days. TREASURE Makers (fans) really showed up.
Why “NEW WAV” Feels Different
This isn’t just another comeback. 5This album marks the first time since TREASURE’s debut that every single track is built around a hip-hop foundation. 5The members described the album as “MZ YG,” combining YG’s classic hip-hop identity with their own generational style.10 The album features four tracks: the title song “IF I,” alongside “ZOOM ZOOM,” “NALLY-NA,” and “DANGER.” 10 Members Choi Hyun Suk, Yoshi, and Haruto participated in songwriting across multiple tracks, while Junkyu contributed to producing “ZOOM ZOOM.”
TREASURE’s First-Week Sales Growth — A Timeline
| Album | Year | First-Week Sales (Hanteo) |
|---|---|---|
| The First Step: Treasure Effect | 2021 | ~200,575 copies |
| The Second Step: Chapter One | 2022 | ~539,279 copies |
| REBOOT | 2023 | ~646,948 copies |
| LOVE PULSE | 2025 | ~1,130,000 copies |
| NEW WAV | 2026 | ~1,025,601 copies |
The trajectory is nothing short of remarkable. 23Back in 2022, “THE SECOND STEP: CHAPTER ONE” sold 539,279 copies — more than double their previous record at the time. Four years later, they’ve nearly doubled that again — twice crossing the coveted million-seller threshold on Hanteo.
What’s Fueling the Momentum?
3 The “IF I” trailer alone drew more than **11 million YouTube views** ahead of the comeback. 4 On its first day alone, “NEW WAV” sold 592,158 copies, breaking TREASURE’s previous first-day record of 541,877 set by “LOVE PULSE.” 4 Both “NEW WAV” and “IF I” soared to the top of iTunes charts in various countries shortly after release. 3 TREASURE will also support the album with their third fan concert tour, “THE STAGE 2026.”
For a deeper dive into TREASURE’s journey, members, and discography, check out their official Wikipedia page.
What’s Next?
5 TREASURE is launching their “NEW WAVE” tour from September 19–21 at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul, spanning 20 shows across eight major cities in Asia. With million-selling albums now becoming the norm, the group’s second chapter is looking unstoppable.
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