Snow Man’s fourth album, RAYS, released on October 30, sold an astounding 824,000 copies on its first day, setting a record for the highest first-week sales of any album this year. This milestone underscores the group’s immense popularity in Japan, as fans continue to show enthusiastic support for their latest release.

The album features 18 tracks, including 13 new songs such as "Empire," which rapidly became Snow Man’s fastest music video to surpass 30 million views on YouTube and now approaches 50 million views. Another standout is "One," the ending theme for the anime Blue Lock vs. U-20 Japan, which has been praised for its fitting alignment with the anime's dramatic and competitive themes.

To celebrate the release, Snow Man shared a special recording version of "Kimi he Okuru Ouenka" from RAYS on their official YouTube channel. This video provides fans with an intimate look at the group’s recording process while showcasing their fun, adding a personal touch to the album’s uplifting theme of support and encouragement.

Watch the Rec Ver for "Kimi he Okuru Ouenka" below:

Congratulations to Snow Man on this great achievement!