At 12:00 a.m. KST on October 13, all five tracks from PLAVE’s HYPERDRIVE occupied Melon TOP100 positions No. 1 through No. 5. “Star Trace” led the sweep, followed by the remaining four songs from the same release.
Key Takeaways
- HYPERDRIVE’s five tracks took Melon TOP100 spots No. 1-5 at 12:00 a.m. KST on October 13, led by “Star Trace.”
- The digital album dropped at 6:00 p.m. KST on October 12; the physical album arrives October 13.
- “Star Trace” is PLAVE’s first EDM-based dance-pop title track, previewed during the KEEP IT MANIC Incheon encore.
- PLAVE’s previous release, Caligo Pt.2, debuted at No. 145 on the Billboard 200 and No. 75 on Artist 100.
- Confirmed tour dates include Singapore (Oct. 17), Taipei (Oct. 23-24), Macao (Oct. 31-Nov. 1), and Pasadena (Nov. 14). No Latin American date has been announced.
PLAVE Takes Every Spot in Melon’s Top Five
PLAVE released HYPERDRIVE digitally at 6:00 p.m. KST on October 12. By midnight the following day, every track from the five-song release filled Melon’s TOP100 chart from No. 1 to No. 5. “Star Trace” took the top spot. The result covers the entire EP, not a single lead track.
For fans in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, the digital release landed at 4:00 p.m. local time on October 12. Fans in the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore heard it at 5:00 p.m. The physical album follows on October 13.
What Is on HYPERDRIVE?
HYPERDRIVE is a five-track EP running 14 minutes, released by VLAST under license to YG PLUS. The track order is “꾼” (Ggun), “푸른 하늘에 단비” (Blue Sky Rain), “Star Trace,” “The Answer Is Yes,” and “Rewind.”
| Track | Position |
|---|---|
| Star Trace | Title track |
| 꾼 (Ggun) | Track 1 |
| 푸른 하늘에 단비 (Blue Sky Rain) | Track 2 |
| The Answer Is Yes | Track 4 |
| Rewind | Track 5 |
“Star Trace” marks PLAVE’s first EDM-based dance-pop title track. The group performed it before its official release, during the encore of the Incheon stop on the KEEP IT MANIC world tour.
On “Rewind,” PLAVE wrote the lyrics. KENZIE, no2zcat, JSONG and Rouno share composition credits, and KENZIE, no2zcat and Rouno also handled the arrangement.
Why the Chart Sweep Matters Globally
PLAVE’s previous release, Caligo Pt.2, debuted at No. 145 on the Billboard 200 dated May 2, 2026. The group also entered the Billboard Artist 100 at No. 75 with that release. HYPERDRIVE’s full-EP sweep on Melon shows the group’s domestic streaming strength holding steady as it continues building a U.S. chart presence.
Upcoming Dates for International Fans
PLAVE’s KEEP IT MANIC world tour continues across Asia this month. The group performs at APEX @ EXPO in Singapore on October 17. Two Taipei shows follow on October 23 and 24, then two Macao dates on October 31 and November 1.
The tour reaches Pasadena, California, on November 14. As of the announced route, no Latin American date appears on the schedule. Fans in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Colombia currently have no confirmed stop to plan around.
Where International Purchases Count
Weverse Global lists worldwide shipping for the October 13 physical release of HYPERDRIVE. According to the Weverse Shop notice, purchases made through its store count toward both the Hanteo Chart and the Circle Chart.
Editor’s Take
The Melon snapshot was taken six hours after release, so it shows launch-night demand rather than how the songs hold up over the following days. What stands out is breadth: all five tracks sat in the top five, not only the title track, and the post notes that Weverse Shop purchases count toward both Hanteo and Circle. Caligo Pt.2’s Billboard placements remain the latest U.S. benchmark cited here. This is our reading of the figures reported.
Sources
- 스타뉴스 · 2026-10-13
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- Apple Music · 2026-10-12
- Melon · 2026-10-12
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- Melon · 2026-10-12
- Weverse Shop · date unknown
- 뉴스핌 · 2026-09-17
- KSTATION TV · 2026-04-29
- PLAVE JAPAN OFFICIAL SITE · date unknown
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