PLAVE's Caligo Pt 2 Soars to Number 2 on Billboard's World Albums Chart

PLAVE, the innovative South Korean virtual boy band, has achieved a remarkable feat with their new album Caligo Pt 2, debuting at number 2 on Billboard's World Albums Chart. Released on April 13, 2026, the album features the hit track Born Savage, which has also made its mark on various Billboard charts. Member YEJUN shared insights about the album's creation, emphasizing its diverse musical styles. Discover more about PLAVE's journey and their impact on the K-pop scene in this exciting update.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 28, 2026, 22:56 IST

PLAVE Celebrates Major Achievement

It's a moment of joy for fans of PLAVE! The South Korean virtual boy band, created by Vlast, has reached a significant milestone as their latest album, Caligo Pt 2, debuted at an impressive number 2 on Billboard’s World Albums Chart. This chart reflects the week’s most popular global music albums based on various consumption metrics. Released digitally on April 13, 2026, at 6 PM KST, the physical version followed on April 14, 2026. This marks PLAVE’s fourth mini-album, featuring the lead track, Born Savage.

Caligo Pt 2's Chart Performance

Caligo Pt 2 Achieves Billboard Success

In its debut week, PLAVE’s Caligo Pt 2 secured the number 3 spot on Billboard Japan’s Top Album Sales chart. Additionally, it ranked number 8 on the Hot Albums chart and number 29 on the Download Albums chart in Japan. Following its release, the track Born Savage made waves by entering Billboard’s Global 200 chart at position 172. Each song from the album also found its place on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart, with Born Savage at 62, Think I Am at 89, HMPH! (feat. SOLE) at 94, Blossom Parade at 103, and Lunar Hearts at 115.

Insights from PLAVE's Member YEJUN

After the physical release on April 14, Caligo Pt 2 was made available physically on April 17. YEJUN, a member of PLAVE, expressed his thoughts in a media statement, emphasizing that the album was crafted with the happiness of their fandom, PLLI, in mind. He mentioned that each member contributed significantly to ensure the album met the expectations of their fans, urging them to shower love on Caligo Pt 2. YEJUN elaborated on the album's diversity, stating, “From the powerful rock-based title track to a nostalgic 90s vibe song, and an a cappella track – five songs showcase five distinct styles.”

Understanding PLAVE

About PLAVE

For those unfamiliar, PLAVE is a groundbreaking virtual boy band that has transformed the landscape of K-pop and the music industry. The group consists of members YEJUN, NOAH, BAMBY, EUNHO, and HAMIN. PLAVE merges advanced technology, storytelling, and self-produced artistry. In this innovative band, YEJUN, NOAH, and EUNHO are responsible for lyrics, composition, and production, while BAMBY and HAMIN focus on choreography and direction.