ATEEZ has proven their explosive popularity in Japan, taking the No. 1 spot on the country's leading chart.

According to the latest Oricon update (September 16), ATEEZ's second Japanese full-length album Ashes to Light debuted at No. 1 on the Daily Album Ranking.

The success extended globally. Ashes to Light entered the iTunes Top Album Chart in 26 countries and regions, hitting No. 1 in Australia, Singapore, and more. On Apple Music, the album ranked in the Top Album Chart across 41 regions, with strong responses in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

The title track "Ash" also gained traction, charting on iTunes Top Songs in 11 countries and landing on Line Music's Top 100 Albums. B-side tracks like "NOT OKAY" and the Japanese version of "Birthday" also entered the iTunes Top Songs Chart.

Ashes to Light marks ATEEZ's first Japanese studio album in about four and a half years. The title track delivers a message of "new hope rising from hardship." The album features nine diverse tracks, including "12 Midnight," "Tippy Toes," "FACE," and "Crescendo."

Meanwhile, ATEEZ is promoting their Japanese release alongside their ongoing world tour. They will continue with In Your Fantasy concerts in Nagoya on September 20–21.