NiziU's Sour Grapes Sets Personal Best With 226,532 Copies

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NiziU have wrapped up their Korean promotions for Sour Grapes with a new personal record. The group's first Korean mini album sold 226,532 copies in its first week on the Hanteo Chart, setting a new personal best, according to Chosunbiz and allkpop. The album and its title track of the same name were released on September 28, 2026. A music show win On October 7, NiziU took first place on MBC M's Show! Champion with "Sour Grapes." Both outlets note what the win means: all three title tracks from the group's Korean releases have now topped a music show, following "HEARTRIS" in 2023 and "LOVE LINE" in 2025. allkpop says this was their first Korean comeback since the single "LOVE LINE" in March 2025. "Korean activities after a year and a half" The members thanked fans through JYP Entertainment. "Korean activities after a year and a half were truly meaningful to us," they said, as quoted by Chosunbiz. "Thanks to everyone who supported us, we were happy every day, and it was a precious time because we could meet many fans." "It became a more special promotion thanks to WithU, with whom we made good memories," they continued, referring to their fandom. "We sincerely thank you and always love you! We will be an even harder-working NiziU, so please continue to support us!" Key facts Group: NiziU (JYP Entertainment) Album: Sour Grapes, first Korean mini album Released: September 28, 2026 First-week sales: 226,532 copies (Hanteo), a personal best Music show win: MBC M Show! Champion, October 7 Korean title tracks that topped a music show: HEARTRIS (2023), LOVE LINE (2025), Sour Grapes (2026) Content beyond music shows Because it was a long-awaited Korean comeback, the group offered a range of content for fans. Chosunbiz reports that beyond music shows, they released choreography videos with special concepts and performance videos on the Dingo Music and GogoSing YouTube channels. The members said they practised so hard "that we got muscle aches," which Chosunbiz says showed their passion for the album. Winter tour in Japan NiziU now turn to Japan for their second winter tour, NiziU Live with U 2026-2027 "Who? U! NiziU Fes." Chosunbiz lists 11 shows across five regions: Hyogo: November 22 and 23 Hokkaido: November 28 Aichi: December 4 and 5 Fukuoka: December 19 and 20 Tokyo: January 20, 21, 23 and 24, 2027 allkpop confirms the tour starts in Hyogo on November 22 and 23 and continues to Hokkaido, Aichi, Fukuoka and Tokyo. Sales in context Hanteo first-week figures are one of the main yardsticks of physical album demand in K-pop. NiziU's 226,532 is their own best, according to both reports. For more K-pop industry context, see HYBE's record Q2 and Pollstar's Q3 touring report . How the promotion was run KALLIQ, reporting from JYP's announcement, details the content: a choreography practice video, a "MOVE REC. WIDE" performance video for Dingo Music and a "HYPE STAGE" performance for GOGOSING. It describes the return as coming about a year and a half after their second Korean single, "LOVE LINE," in March 2025. KALLIQ also confirms the sales figure as NiziU's highest opening week to date for an album released in Korea, and that the Tokyo leg will close the tour with four shows on January 20, 21, 23 and 24, 2027. Chosunbiz describes the campaign as showing "a successful reversal of charm" for the group, and both reports frame Sour Grapes as their strongest Korean release so far. The members said the comeback was so demanding that they practised until they had muscle soreness, according to KALLIQ. They thanked WithU, their fandom, saying: "We'll continue working hard, so please keep supporting NiziU." What's next With Korean promotions over, NiziU's next stop is Hyogo on November 22 for the start of the "Who? U! NiziU Fes." tour, which runs into January 2027. Follow the latest on our charts hub. Sources: Chosunbiz | allkpop | KALLIQ