H1-KEY has kicked off a rapid surge in popularity with the release of their latest mini-album 'Lovestruck', aiming for the top of various music charts.

The title track 'It Was Summer', unveiled on June 26, debuted at number 19 on the Melon HOT100 chart and also secured positions on the iTunes album charts in New Zealand and Canada. The song, along with other tracks from the album, entered the Apple Music Turkey and Hong Kong charts as well as the Japan K-pop chart, highlighting the enthusiastic response from global music fans.

Targeting the summer season, the new single is attracting keen interest from both domestic and international audiences. Moreover, H1-KEY's previous title tracks, 'Rose Blossom' from their debut mini-album and 'Seoul (Such a Beautiful City)' from their third album, are experiencing renewed popularity, with signs of climbing back up the charts.

'Lovestruck', arriving nearly a year after their last release, features a variety of genres, further expanding H1-KEY's musical spectrum, according to industry assessments.

H1-KEY previously gained recognition for both their mainstream appeal and musicality with 'Rose Blossom' from their first mini-album, and achieved their first-ever win on a music program with the second mini-album 'SEOUL' in 2023. That same year, their career reached new heights as they were featured on the digital cover of the UK’s NME magazine.

Meanwhile, H1-KEY is set to showcase their latest single ‘It Was Summer’ on stage during MBC's 'Show! Music Core' on June 28, followed by SBS's 'Inkigayo' on June 29.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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