Group LIGHTSUM (Sangah, Chowon, Nayoung, Hina, Juhyeon, Yujeong) is showing rapid growth in Japan, setting a new personal record on the Oricon chart with their Japanese debut album 'Re:idol.'

As of the 7th, LIGHTSUM's 'Re:idol' climbed to No. 2 on the Oricon daily album chart. This is two steps higher than the album's previous peak of No. 4 upon its release last September, marking a new personal best just over a month after release.

The album includes a total of five tracks, including the title song 'どうして' (Doshite). The title track has also been well received in the streaming sector, reaching No. 3 on Oricon's rapidly rising weekly streaming ranking.

Notably, a short-form challenge featuring Japanese girl group Cutie Street's Masuda Ayano and broadcaster Mori Kasumi has become a hot topic on social media, further boosting local interest.

LIGHTSUM has been holding release events in major Japanese cities including Sapporo (Hokkaido), Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. They are also continuing active promotions, including an appearance on TV Tokyo's 'Premier MelodiX!' and hosting a local radio show.

Meanwhile, LIGHTSUM released the digital single 'メリキス' (Merry Kiss) on the 6th. They are scheduled to hold their first showcase in Japan at Spotify O-EAST in Tokyo on December 28.

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