PLAVE, 'FANNSTAR' Tops Global Charts for 104 Consecutive Weeks... New Album 'Hyperdrive' Released

'FANNSTAR' October's second week Global Hot Star Ranking vote garnered 1,340,308 votes.Group PLAVE ranked first in the 'FANNSTAR' Global Hot Star Ranking. /Blast[THE FACT | Reporter Son Hae-ri] Group PLAVE is continuing its unwavering long-term reign by ranking first for 104 consecutive weeks on the global hot star ranking of the weekly idol ranking site 'FANNSTAR'.PLAVE easily secured the top spot in the 'FANNSTAR' October second week Global Hot Star Ranking vote, held from the 5th to the 12th, with 1,340,308 votes. Stray Kids ranked second, followed by Nexz in third place. Previously, PLAVE had secured an advertisement special on the 9TO9 CUBE billboard at COEX Mall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, by achieving 100 consecutive weeks of ranking first on the Global Hot Star Ranking. The group is maintaining its first-place position thanks to the continuous interest and support from PLAVE's fans.In addition, alongside its remarkable ranking achievements, PLAVE has unveiled its anticipated new album. On the 12th at 6 PM, the group released its fifth mini-album 'HYPERDRIVE' through various music streaming sites, opening a new musical chapter. This album marks their comeback approximately six months after the release of their mini-album 'Caligo Pt.2' in April. It features a total of five tracks, including the title song 'Star Trace', showcasing PLAVE's expanded musical spectrum. PLAVE's 'HYPERDRIVE' is an album that interprets diverse genres, from EDM-based dance-pop to bossa nova, rock, pop, and R&B pop, with PLAVE's unique color. With its new album, PLAVE presents another musical direction, perfectly responding to the expectations of its long-awaiting global fans.Meanwhile, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)', where PLAVE shone by winning the Global Hot Star Award, successfully concluded on the 19th of last month at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. 'FANNSTAR' is currently holding a vote for 'TMA Best Stage' until the 19th, selecting the best stage in fans' hearts. Attention is focused on who will ultimately take the first place, which comes with a trophy and various special benefits.arulhr@tf.co.kr