The 24-member K-pop powerhouse tripleS just proved they’re unstoppable. 1In the first week of its release (June 1 to 7), “LOVE & POP” pt.1 sold an impressive total of 567,612 copies — breaking tripleS’s previous first-week sales record of 516,626 set by their last full-group album “ASSEMBLE25.”
Let that sink in. A girl group with 24 members just hit the biggest milestone of their career — and they’re only getting started.
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What Is “LOVE & POP” pt.1?
3 tripleS’ seventh mini-album features seven new songs: “Sad Girls Schemin’,” “Peer,” “Baby Flower” (the title track), “Type of Girl,” “Sleek,” “I Like That,” and “Me Myself Mode.” 12 On January 26, 2026, tripleS announced Assemble26 ‘Love & Pop’, and it was then announced on May 1 that the project would be released in three parts. 12 The first part was released on June 1, led by the title track “Baby Flower,” while the second part is expected within 2026, and a Japanese release is set for January 2027. 17 This album delivers comforting stories of hope, courage, and youth to those navigating uncertainty and hardship.
tripleS First-Week Sales Growth — A Timeline
| Album | Year | First-Week Sales (Hanteo) |
|---|---|---|
| ASSEMBLE24 | 2024 | ~152,335 copies |
| Performante (VV unit) | 2024 | ~380,571 copies |
| ASSEMBLE25 | 2025 | ~516,626 copies |
| LOVE & POP pt.1 | 2026 | ~567,612 copies |
The growth trajectory is astonishing. 5In 2024, their first full album ASSEMBLE24 recorded 152,355 album sales on its first day, setting a new record for the group at the time. Just two years later, they’ve nearly quadrupled that figure in total first-week sales.
Why This Matters for K-Pop?
11 tripleS is known as “the idol of all possibilities” — the world’s first decentralized K-pop idol group. 16 Fans known as WAV participate through Gravity votes that can influence unit lineups and other project decisions.
This unique structure has clearly paid off. With a dedicated fandom that actively shapes the group’s direction, tripleS has built loyalty that most traditional agencies can only dream of.
For more context on the group’s innovative concept and full history, check out the tripleS Wikipedia page.
What’s Next for tripleS?
14 The “& Side” LOVE&POP Pt.2 is scheduled for October 20, followed by a Japanese comeback expected in January 2027. With each release outperforming the last, WAVs have every reason to be excited.
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FAQs
Q: How many copies did tripleS’ “LOVE & POP” pt.1 sell in its first week?
1 “LOVE & POP” pt.1 sold an impressive total of 567,612 copies in its first week (June 1–7), according to Hanteo Chart.
Q: What is the title track of “LOVE & POP” pt.1?
12 The first part of the ASSEMBLE26 project is led by the title track “Baby Flower.”
