SNSD reaches 4th on the Oricon Weekly Chart, setting a new record

SNSD continues to sweep the Japanese Oricon Chart with their debut single, “Genie”.

According to the chart on the 15th, SNSD rose to 4th place on the Oricon Single Weekly Chart and also broke a record (debut single of overseas female artists solo/group) by selling a staggering 45,000 copies of their “Genie” in only a week – a feat that now makes SNSD record-setters.

KARA were the previous record holders with their Japanese debut single, “Mister”, which rose to a prominent 5th place on the chart. KARA’s debut single sold 29,000 copies in it’s first week of release and has sold an accumulation of 63,000. Now, SNSD has broken KARA’s record.

Prior to SNSD’s Japanese debut, news about a packed audience of 22,000 at their first showcase garnered a lot of attention. Their high ranking on the Oricon Chart has left fans anticipating their future activities even more.