BOYNEXTDOOR has cemented its presence on the esteemed US Billboard main album chart, marking yet another milestone in its burgeoning career trajectory. The group's steady ascent reflects its distinctive appeal in both domestic and international music spheres.

As per the latest chart preview shared by Billboard on its official social media channels on April 29 KST, BOYNEXTDOOR's second mini-album, 'HOW?', secured the 93rd spot on the illustrious 'Billboard 200'. This notable achievement represents a remarkable climb of 69 places compared to their first mini-album 'WHY..' which debuted at 162nd in September of the previous year.

The group's momentum extends beyond the US market, with 'HOW?' making waves on various global charts. Immediately upon its release, the album surged to the top of iTunes' 'Top Album' chart in five countries/regions, including Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Hungary, and the Philippines. Additionally, it claimed the 7th spot on Spotify's 'Top Album Debut Global' chart, an impressive feat considering it was the sole K-pop album to make an appearance.

BOYNEXTDOOR's success story continues in Japan, where the group achieved a significant milestone by clinching the top spot on both the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking and Oricon Weekly Combined Album Ranking. With an initial release volume nearly doubling that of their previous work, the group not only dominated the weekly charts but also secured the coveted position on Billboard Japan's 'Hot Album' chart.

The album's monumental success is further underscored by its 'half-million seller' status in the first week, as reported by Hanteo Chart, a leading domestic album sales statistics site. 

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