NCT Dream’s first song to reach number one on the Japanese Singles Chart is “Best Friend Ever.” This song was very successful and topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, which is a big music chart in Japan. It also reached number one on the Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales Chart, with over 348,000 copies sold in the first week.
“Best Friend Ever” was released on February 8, 2023, and it quickly became popular, selling 139,674 copies on its first day, which is the highest first-day sales for any K-pop group’s Japanese project. The song includes a Japanese version of their hit song “Glitch Mode,” and it was well-received by fans for its catchy melody and meaningful lyrics.
The success of “Best Friend Ever” marked a significant milestone for NCT Dream, as it became the highest-selling album for any NCT unit in its first week on Oricon’s weekly chart, surpassing previous records. This achievement shows how much fans in Japan love NCT Dream’s music.