[Article] #BTS #Jin 'Happy' surpasses previous work's initial sales in one day of release... Goes straight to #1 on Hanteo Chart
[My Daily = Reporter Seung-gil Lee] Group BTS Jin surpassed the initial sales (album sales for a week based on the release date) of his previous album just one day after releasing his new album.
According to Hanteo Chart, a website that aggregates album sales, on the 16th, BTS Jin's solo album 'Happy' sold 845,690 copies on the first day of its release (the 15th), taking first place on the daily album chart. This figure far surpasses the initial sales (771,260 copies) of Jin's solo single 'The Astronaut' released in 2022, proving his continued popularity.
Jin also showed a green light for success on the iTunes chart. As of 9 am on the 16th, 'Happy' topped the iTunes 'Top Albums' charts in 48 countries/regions, including Japan, Mexico, and Ecuador. The title song of the new album, ‘Running Wild’, topped iTunes ‘Top Song’ in 70 countries/regions including Australia, Finland, and Brazil. In addition, all the songs on the album, including ‘I’ll Be There’, ‘Another Level’, ‘Until You Touch Me’, ‘Heart on the Window (with Wendy)’, and ‘Grieum-e’, entered the top ranks of iTunes ‘Top Song’ in various countries/regions.
On the 16th, Jin will fire a signal flare for his solo album ‘Happy’ activities with his fans. Jin will hold a fan showcase, ‘Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage’, at Jangchung Gymnasium in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 16th and 17th. This fan showcase is filled with Jin’s desire to spend meaningful time with ARMY (fandom name) to commemorate the release of his new album.
You can see a special stage for ARMY at the fan showcase. Jin will be performing on stage as both a special stage performer and main MC. The set will utilize objects that appeared throughout the concept photos and music videos of the new album to increase its connection to the album. Jin will perform all the songs on the album, including “Running Wild,” for the first time at the fan showcase.
Meanwhile, Jin’s solo album “Happy” deals with his journey to find “happiness,” which is important to him. Through his new album, Jin honestly expresses emotions such as love, excitement, and courage, which are elements of happiness, and calls himself a “ray of sunshine” who conveys positive energy, hoping that those who listen to it will be happy.
「 @BigHitOFC 」
[My Daily = Reporter Seung-gil Lee] Group BTS Jin surpassed the initial sales (album sales for a week based on the release date) of his previous album just one day after releasing his new album.
According to Hanteo Chart, a website that aggregates album sales, on the 16th, BTS Jin's solo album 'Happy' sold 845,690 copies on the first day of its release (the 15th), taking first place on the daily album chart. This figure far surpasses the initial sales (771,260 copies) of Jin's solo single 'The Astronaut' released in 2022, proving his continued popularity.
Jin also showed a green light for success on the iTunes chart. As of 9 am on the 16th, 'Happy' topped the iTunes 'Top Albums' charts in 48 countries/regions, including Japan, Mexico, and Ecuador. The title song of the new album, ‘Running Wild’, topped iTunes ‘Top Song’ in 70 countries/regions including Australia, Finland, and Brazil. In addition, all the songs on the album, including ‘I’ll Be There’, ‘Another Level’, ‘Until You Touch Me’, ‘Heart on the Window (with Wendy)’, and ‘Grieum-e’, entered the top ranks of iTunes ‘Top Song’ in various countries/regions.
On the 16th, Jin will fire a signal flare for his solo album ‘Happy’ activities with his fans. Jin will hold a fan showcase, ‘Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage’, at Jangchung Gymnasium in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 16th and 17th. This fan showcase is filled with Jin’s desire to spend meaningful time with ARMY (fandom name) to commemorate the release of his new album.
You can see a special stage for ARMY at the fan showcase. Jin will be performing on stage as both a special stage performer and main MC. The set will utilize objects that appeared throughout the concept photos and music videos of the new album to increase its connection to the album. Jin will perform all the songs on the album, including “Running Wild,” for the first time at the fan showcase.
Meanwhile, Jin’s solo album “Happy” deals with his journey to find “happiness,” which is important to him. Through his new album, Jin honestly expresses emotions such as love, excitement, and courage, which are elements of happiness, and calls himself a “ray of sunshine” who conveys positive energy, hoping that those who listen to it will be happy.
「 @BigHitOFC 」