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Jimin Became The First Single Artist In Hanteo History To Sell Over A Million Copies

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With his début record, FACE, Jimin achieved yet another triumph. The performer from BTS has become the first K-pop vocalist in Hanteo annals to sell over a million copies in a single day. Even among the K-pop groups on the list, he has the fifth-highest first-day orders, trailing only BTS, TXT, SEVENTEEN, and Stray Kids. His individual premiere has undoubtedly accomplished multiple wins in a single day, and supporters could not be more pleased.

With only six songs on his debut album, the BTS member has achieved a great deal. FACE debuted on March 24 with the main song “Like Crazy” and a music video to accompany it. Famous critics have also commended the record for captivating listeners with its hypnotic voices, fascinating use of instruments, and, of course, the meaning that it bears.

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BTS’s Jimin sold 1,021,532 versions of FACE In just one day.

Hanteo Chart revealed that on March 24, the day Jimin launched his solo album FACE, the album sold a staggering 1,021,532 copies. This achievement has made the 27-year-old the only performer in history to sell over a million copies in a single day on the Hanteo list. Aside from that, the Like Crazy performer has already shattered a slew of marks with his newest solo outing. Several tracks from the record have already charted at number one on iTunes in over 100 countries.

With a stunning 996,992 plays, the English version of Like Crazy became the largest Spotify premiere for any K-pop single in the United States. Meanwhile, another song, Set Me Free Pt. 2, launched at number one on the UK’s Official Single Download Chart, making it the highest-ranking single by a K-pop artist in history. FACE, which is only a day old, has also become Japan’s best-selling Korean solo album, according to Oricon Charts.

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“Park Jimin will end K-pop” – Fans applaud vocalist as he breaks numerous marks with his new album FACE.

Fans have been waiting for Jimin’s solo debut album since Pdogg, the South Korean record producer and man behind the bulk of BTS’ songs, wrote online saying that Jimin would terminate K-pop with his solo debut. Unsurprisingly, the delay was worthwhile, as FACE has received a lot of affection from admirers all over the globe.

Several admirers celebrated his achievements on social media, offering love and congratulations to the hero as his debut record, FACE, was a triumph.