CNBLUE tops Odyssey music chart in the Philippines

Korean rock band CNBLUE [FNC Music]

Korean rock band CNBLUE has recently topped another major album chart in the Philippines, informed the group’s agency FNC Music on Friday.

According to a press release by FNC, CNBLUE’s “FIRST STEP” officially released in Philippines on May 21, placed No. 1 on the Odyssey’s Music & Video International Chart, one of country’s largest record chains, during the week of May 16 to 31.

The group also placed their previous records, mini-albums “Blue Love” and “Bluetory,” on second and fifth place of the same chart, respectively.

The feat follows the group’s previous win on major record retailer Astroplus chart of the same country which put “FIRST STEP” on top followed by mini-albums “Blue Love” on second and “Bluetory” on third place, as of May 16 to 22.

“We were pleasantly surprised and happy to learn that they know us in the Philippines and willing to buy our albums…… We shall work harder to keep up with the good work,” the members were quoted as saying in FNC’s statement upon the news.

The full-length album is currently available at some of the largest record chains in the country including Astroplus The Block, Astroplus Mall of Asia, Odyssey Megamall and Odyssey SM Bacoor.

"FIRST STEP" is the group's first full-length album which sold over 150,000 copies in Korea alone and saw all 30,000 copies of its limited edition sell out in just a day of going on sale, as well as sweeping major music charts of Japan and Taiwan.

CNBLUE -- composed of members Jung Yong-hwa, Kang Min-hyuk, Lee Jong-hyun and Lee Jung-shin -- made their debut in Korea early last year with their hit single "Alone." After the release of several hit mini-albums and songs they advanced to Japan.

So far, members Jung and Kang are busy working on their upcoming MBC drama "Heartstrings" which will premiere later this month.

CNBLUE takes No. 1 on Odyssey chart and Astroplus chart [FNC Music]

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