NCT 127 Tops International Charts with New Album “BLINGY”

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K-pop powerhouse group NCT 127 has made a high-impact return to the global music scene, dominating charts worldwide with their latest comeback project.

On August 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. KST, the group released their new full-length album “BLINGY” alongside the music video for its energetic title track of the same name.

Immediately following its release, the album and title track swept prominent domestic and international music platforms, reaffirming NCT 127’s strong global appeal and commercial reach.

By the morning of August 25 KST, “BLINGY” had secured the top position on music charts across multiple continents, entering top-tier rankings in 21 different regions globally.

The release demonstrated immediate international performance across digital streaming and sales platforms in Asia, Europe, and South America.

Widespread Domestic and International Chart Performance

NCT 127 achieved swift success across diverse global markets, securing major positions on leading streaming platforms and sales charts:

iTunes Top Albums Charts

Reached No. 1 in 10 countries and regions, including Chile, Colombia, Finland, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, Lithuania, Vietnam, and the Philippines, while placing in the Top 10 across 21 different regions.

NCT 127 via YouTube

Chinese Music Platforms

Reached No. 1 on QQ Music’s digital album sales chart, full-length album chart, and Korean music video chart, as well as No. 1 on KuGou Music’s digital album sales chart.

Domestic & Regional Streaming

The title track “Blingy” hit No. 1 on Bugs’ realtime chart in South Korea and topped AWA’s realtime rising chart in Japan.

Continued Momentum and Group Endeavors

The strong chart performance for “BLINGY” accompanies an active promotional schedule for the group, following recent press conferences and media appearances highlighting the new release.

Alongside group activities, individual members continue to engage in diverse entertainment projects, including Johnny’s variety show appearances in ALL or NOTHING and Jaehyun’s acting work in drama productions like Dear.M.

With “BLINGY” securing early victories across domestic streaming services, digital sales outlets, and international iTunes charts, NCT 127 continues to demonstrate their enduring impact as key figures in the global music industry.

Verified since 2023 Senior Content Writer

Park Do-hyun is a Senior Content Writer at OtakuKart who reports on concert tours, live performance production, and large-scale music events. His expertise includes stage design innovation, ticket sales analysis, and global market penetration, alongside coverage of industry regulation, contract negotiations, and evolving artist-agency relationships.

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