AON is making waves in Japan just one month after debut—proving their star power as HYBE's first local J-pop boy group.
🎉 Certified Gold in Just One Month
According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), AON's debut single The Blue Sun surpassed 100,000 units shipped as of June, officially earning a Gold certification.
RIAJ certifications are based on total physical shipments:
- Gold (100K+ units)
- Platinum (250K+)
- Triple Platinum (750K+)
- Million (1 million+)
🌊 Debut Single 'The Blue Sun' Radiates Passion
The single includes four tracks, with the title track "The Blue Sun" capturing the group's bright energy and fierce ambition. The album showcases AON's determination to break out of the mold and carve their own path in the J-pop scene.
📺 From Audition Show to Chart-Toppers
Formed through the NTV audition program Cheer High: Dream Start Line (aired Feb–Apr), AON consists of seven Japanese members and is fully localized for the Japanese market. They previously topped the Oricon Daily Single Ranking on June 15, signaling a strong fanbase from day one.
🔥 With just one month in the game, AON has already proven they're not just another rookie group—they're on track to becoming Japan's next breakout stars.