Rookie Kings AHOF Rise to No.3 on K-pop Radar with B-side Hit!

🚀 AHOF Secures Top 3 on K-pop Radar with B-side Breakthrough

The “monster rookie” group AHOF (아홉) is breaking stereotypes and shattering records. With their track “Blue School, Green Grass, Red Shoes”, they’ve landed at No.3 on the K-pop Radar Weekly Fandom Chart, a ranking that spotlights artists with the biggest fanbase growth each week.

What’s more impressive? This is a B-side track, not a title song—making the feat even more remarkable. Released nearly a month ago, the track continues to gain traction globally, thanks to the group’s fresh charm and powerful fandom.

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🎬 From ‘Intro’ to ‘Rendezvous’ to Viral B-side

On July 29, AHOF released the official music video for “Blue School, Green Grass, Red Shoes,” following their earlier MVs for “Rendezvous” and “Intro: Boy Falls on Stage.”

Each visual paints a different emotional shade: while “Rendezvous” carried a dreamy, sentimental tone, “Blue School…” bursts with youthful brightness and nostalgic purity. Fans and critics alike are praising AHOF’s ability to deliver different layers of “freshness” while staying rooted in their identity.

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📈 Records Keep Falling: Albums, Charts, and Fandoms

Since their debut, AHOF has been rewriting the rules for rookie boy groups:

• Debut album sales: Over 360,985 copies, ranking 5th in boy group debut history
• Streaming charts: Topping Melon, Bugs, Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes
• Fandom growth: Immediate No.1 ranking on Blip’s fan participation index as a new artist

And now, their B-side is making waves as if it were a title track. AHOF is proving that every song on their album has hit potential—and their fans are here for it.

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🌏 From Japan to the Philippines: Global Rookie Domination

AHOF isn’t slowing down. The group is currently on their first international promo tour, with stops in:

• Osaka, Japan (Aug 1–3)
• Tokyo, Japan (Aug 8–10)
• Manila, Philippines (Aug 30) for their 1st Philippine Fancon “RENDEZVOUS IN MANILA” at the Smart Araneta Coliseum

Their global expansion is no longer a plan—it’s already in motion.

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👑 AHOF: Not Just Rookies—Trendsetters

Breaking into the top 3 on K-pop Radar with a non-title track shows AHOF’s rare staying power. They’re not just riding debut hype; they’re building a sustainable brand with music, visuals, and a fandom that grows stronger by the week.

From record-breaking sales to global fan meetups and chart-topping B-sides, AHOF is already proving they’re not just the next big thing—they’re now.

Alt Text: AHOF members performing in the “Blue School, Green Grass, Red Shoes” music video, dressed in colorful jerseys and school uniforms.

Caption: Scene from AHOF’s MV “Blue School, Green Grass, Red Shoes”, capturing the group’s vibrant choreography and youthful charm.
Image captured from the official MV for review and commentary purposes only.

Image Source: Captured from AHOF – Blue School, Green Grass, Red Shoes (Official MV) via HYBE Labels YouTube

Article Source: 박소진 기자, “‘괴물 신인’ 아홉, ‘케이팝레이더’ 위클리 팬덤 차트 3위 등극,” MBN스타, 2025.08.02.