The record-breaking achievements of X1 will always be remembered! On Thursday, the 1st Debut anniversary of the rookie monster which is formerly known as X1 took place, and the members of the group reportedly gathered in private for the first time since disbandment.
According to the report of SPOTV News, the member of X1 gathered somewhere in Seoul, which is, later on, said to be in Gangnam, to mark their first year since debut.
The 11-membered group comprises of leader Han Seungwoo, Cho Seungyoun, Kim Wooseok, Lee Hangyul, Cha Junho, Son Dong Pyo, Kang Minhee, Lee Eunsang, Song Hyeongjun, and Nam Dohyon were present in the private gathering. However, Kim Yohan, who is the center of the group, was not able to attend due to schedule conflicts, overlapping with his promotion for newly released single, "No More."
According to media and insider, the ten members were able to meet up for the first time since the dissolution of their group, as well as resolve their unfinished business through long conversations.
Following the report, One-its (fandom of X1), who are still supporting the group, and will continue to support the group, spend their time and effort to convey their love for all members through a Twitter hashtag party using the hashtag, "Fly High_X1_Congratulations on your first anniversary." Other fans also expressed the words that they can't convey with words through LED truck which is a project of the fandom, going rounds in the respective agencies of each member, containing their warm greetings for X1 for their 1st Debut anniversary.
Meanwhile, several fans looked back to the record-breaking achievements of X1, which will forever remain in the history of K-pop for their legendary dominance with just one mini-album. Here are some of them:
1.Fastest Boy group debut MV to reach 100 Million Views on YouTube
X1, who debuted in 2019 with their title track, "Flash," gained them the title of the fastest boy group to achieve 100 Million views on YouTube, with their debut music video.
2. Joins the Lineup of the only boy Groups who Ranked No.1 in MeLOn with a Debut track
X1, along with Wanna One, iKON, and WINNER, is the only boy groups to hit No.1 in MelOn, with a debut track, in this century!
3. Becomes the First "Half-Million Seller Rookie Group"
One of the record-breaking achievements of X1 is selling out more than half-Million copies of their 1st mini-album, "Quantum Leap." The group was given a half-million certification.
4. Best-selling K-pop group titles
In 2019, they were the only K-pop rookie group to secure a spot at No.5 for a best-selling group among boy groups, joining BTS, EXO, SEVENTEEN, and many other top male groups. They also become the best-selling rookie group in 2019 ranking at No.1 and the best-selling artists of the same year, along TWICE, Got7, etc.
5. United World Chart: The Biggest Album Debuts Of 2019
Along with Taylor Swift, Arashi, Ariana Grande, BTS and famous pop stars, X1 was the only rookie group to be ranked in the United World Chart's Biggest Album Debuts of 2019.
6. Entering Billboard Social 50 without any release yet
X1, who was not releasing anything yet in 2019, entered Billboard's Social 50 Chart without doing anything!
7. Fastest K-pop Group to Record First win in Music show After a debut
In just a week, X1 broke records for the fastest K-pop group to have their first music win!
These are only some of the record-breaking achievements of X1, but these seven is not at least ¼ of their recognitions and milestones!
However, X1, unfortunately, disbanded in January this year five months after their debut, after it was revealed that the entire season of "Produce 101" had been manipulated. Though it is saddening, X1's achievement will forever fly high!
