Got7 new album 'Flight Log' tops US album chart

Got7 new album "Flight Log: Turbulence" made its way to top of iTunes album chart in the U.S. along with its new single as the group prepares for their fan meeting in Canada in November.

After its release on Sept. 26, the album instantly climb to the top of iTunes to take number two spot within a day, as Soompi reported.

Internationally, the album also topped iTunes album charts in Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore Malaysia and Finland.

Its single "Hard Carry" also entered the U.S. iTunes Top 100 at 93rd position.

Park Jin-Young, founder and head of JYP Entertainment, showed his love to the group by posting the cover of "Flight Log: Turbulence" in his Instagram account.

He also dubbed himself in the caption as the biggest Ahgase, a nickname for the fan of Got7.

"Almost 3 years since their debut and I still can't find a member who's not hungry nor humble. What an amazing group of boys. Let's hard carry the music scene! From the biggest Ahgase," said Park.

In order to promote the album, Got7 appeared in the SBS Power FM radio show with the host Choi Hwa-Jung, as reported by TV Report Korea.

Choi asked member Jackson Wang on the update of the accident that he met in China in early September. Jackson said he has fully recovered but keep on exercising to strengthen his lower back.

Jackson was involved in a traffic accident in Sept.1 after a group of fans who stalked to him tailgated his car on his way to the airport. Jackson was escorted into the plane while holding his lower back.

In Korea, fans who stalk their idol are known as "sasaeng" (hangul:사생 ). A legislative order has been passed punishing stalking activities with two years in jail terms and fine of up to $17,000.

In order to appease international fans, Got7 hold fan meeting outside Korea. They will hold fan meetings in Vancouver on Nov. 11 and Toronto on Nov. 13.

Watch the official music video of Got7's new single "Hard Carry" from their latest album "Flight Log: Turbulence" from JYP Entertainment below:

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