Nine-Member Group Achieves Historic Victory on SBS funE's "The Show" 

AHOF (pronounced "A-HOF"), a nine-member rookie boy group consisting of Steven, Seo Jung-woo, Cha Woong-ki, Zhang Shuai-bo, Park Han, JL, Park Ju-won, Zien, and Daisuke, has claimed their first music show trophy just one week after their official debut. 

The group secured the victory on SBS funE's music program "The Show" on January 8, performing their debut title track "Rendezvous" (Korean title: "그곳에서 다시 만나기로 해") from their first mini-album "WHO WE ARE." This remarkable achievement comes exactly one week after their January 1 debut, marking one of the fastest wins for a rookie group in recent memory. 

Emotional Victory Speech Highlights Gratitude 

When announced as "The Show Choice" winner, the nine members appeared stunned and emotional, with several shedding tears of joy during their acceptance speech. The group expressed overwhelming gratitude to their management and supporters. 

"We sincerely thank F&F Chairman Kim Chang-soo and F&F Entertainment CEO Choi Jae-woo, along with all our company family members, for making our brilliant debut possible," AHOF stated. "We know better than anyone how much effort they put in for us day and night." 

The members continued, "We also want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the fans who made it possible for us to stand here. We never imagined we would achieve first place just one week after debut. This is such a tremendous honor. We will continue working hard to become artists who can consistently achieve first place." 

Record-Breaking Debut Performance 

AHOF has been setting impressive records throughout their debut week. Their album "WHO WE ARE" recorded initial sales of 360,985 copies, representing the highest first-week sales among all boy groups that debuted in 2025 and ranking fifth among all-time boy group debuts. 

The group's digital performance has also shown strong momentum. "Rendezvous" maintained its position at 16th place on Bugs' weekly chart even one week after release, while climbing to 7th place on Spotify's Korea Top 50 chart. The debut album has surpassed 2 million cumulative streams across platforms. 

From Survival Show to Success 

AHOF was formed through SBS's competitive survival program "Universe League," which concluded in January 2025. The nine members officially debuted on January 1 with ambitious goals of earning a place in the K-pop Hall of Fame. 

Their debut mini-album "WHO WE ARE" contains six tracks, including the title song "Rendezvous." The group has been captivating global fans by expressing the complex emotions of young men filled with both hope and uncertainty through their performances. 

Industry Impact and Future Prospects 

The group's rapid success demonstrates the continued global appetite for new K-pop talent and the effectiveness of survival show platforms in launching careers. AHOF's achievement of winning a music show trophy within their debut week places them among an elite group of rookie acts who have accomplished similar feats. 

With strong album sales, growing digital streaming numbers, and their first trophy already secured, AHOF appears well-positioned to establish themselves as a significant presence in the competitive K-pop landscape. 

The nine-member group's diverse international lineup, including members from different backgrounds, reflects the increasingly global nature of K-pop groups and their appeal to worldwide audiences. 

About AHOF 

AHOF consists of nine members: Steven, Seo Jung-woo, Cha Woong-ki, Zhang Shuai-bo, Park Han, JL, Park Ju-won, Zien, and Daisuke. The group is managed by F&F Entertainment and debuted on January 1, 2025, with their mini-album "WHO WE ARE." 

Their debut achievement of winning a music show trophy within one week of debut marks them as one of the most promising rookie acts of 2025, setting high expectations for their future releases and performances.

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