Rookie K-pop group AHOF has made headlines after winning their first-ever music show trophy only a week after their official debut. On July 8, the nine-member group took first place on SBS’s The Show with their debut track “Rendezvous,” marking a huge early achievement in their career.
AHOF earns first music show trophy
AHOF debuted on July 1 with the mini album ‘WHO WE ARE.’ Just seven days later, the group stood on the winner’s podium, surpassing established contenders to win ‘The Show Choice trophy.’ The moment was filled with emotion, as the members expressed disbelief and gratitude, with some tearing up during the encore stage.
AHOF shares heartfelt thanks after first win
“This win is more than we could have imagined,” the group shared during their acceptance speech. “We would like to sincerely thank F&F Chairman Kim Chang-soo, F&F Entertainment CEO Choi Jae-woo, and all our staff who helped us debut in such an amazing way.” AHOF also thanked their fans, saying, “It’s because of your support that we could stand here today.”
Strong debut performance and fan response
Despite being emotional during their encore performance, the members delivered a live stage without missing a beat, showcasing their professionalism and solid vocal ability. Fans and viewers praised their poise and talent, both on social media and through fan communities.
AHOF’s debut week has been marked by impressive achievements. Their debut album ‘WHO WE ARE’ sold 369,850 copies in its first week, according to Hanteo Chart. This is the highest for any rookie boy group debuting in 2025. This places them fifth overall among first-week sales for all boy groups in K-pop history.
AHOF’s debut week was full of big achievements. Their debut album ‘WHO WE ARE’ sold 369,850 copies in its first week on Hanteo Chart. This is the highest for any rookie boy group debuting in 2025. This also puts them fifth overall in first-week sales among all K-pop boy groups.
“Rendezvous” sees strong chart performance
“Rendezvous” is still doing well on music charts. As of the latest update, it holds the 16th position on the Bugs Weekly Chart and ranks 7th on Spotify Korea’s Top 50 chart. The debut album has also exceeded 2 million cumulative streams on the platform.
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From ‘Universe League’’ to the main stage\
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AHOF was formed through SBS’s survival show ‘Universe League,’ which introduced the trainees and their journey to debut. Their name stands for their dream of joining the K-pop Hall of Fame—something they’re already working toward with their fast rise to fame.
Meanwhile, fans can show their support by streaming AHOF’s first mini album ‘WHO WE ARE’ on major music platforms and watching the official music video for “Rendezvous.”