NCT 127’s first Japanese album is called “Awaken.” It was released on April 17, 2019, and it was a significant release for the group in the Japanese market. The album includes popular songs like “Wakey-Wakey” and the Japanese version of “Touch,” which were released as singles before the album.
In terms of sales, “Awaken” performed well, selling 44,332 copies in its first week in Japan, and it eventually sold a total of 62,852 copies there. Additionally, the album sold 161,444 copies in South Korea. The album was released in fourteen different versions, including limited editions with DVDs, Blu-rays, and trading cards, which helped attract fans and collectors.
The album’s success was also marked by its debut at number four on the Oricon Weekly Albums chart, showing NCT 127’s growing popularity in Japan. Overall, “Awaken” was an important step for NCT 127 in expanding their reach into the Japanese music scene.