
TXT's Yeonjun Makes Billboard 200 Debut with Solo Album, Proving Global Stardom
Yeonjun of the group TOMORROW X TOGETHER has made a significant mark on the U.S. Billboard main charts with his successful solo debut.
According to an official announcement on Billboard's website on November 17th, Yeonjun's first mini-album ‘NO LABELS: PART 01’, released on the 7th, entered the main album chart 'Billboard 200' (dated November 22nd) at number 10.
This achievement positions him as the second highest-ranking K-pop male solo artist on the chart this year, following Jin of BTS who ranked 3rd. Yeonjun's solo debut, after 6 years and 8 months since his group's debut, has immediately landed him in the 'Top 10' of the Billboard main chart, solidifying his global presence.
The album recorded sales of 27,000 units and 2,000 SEA units (sales converted from streaming counts).
Yeonjun's success also extends to Japan, where the album has been performing well. It ranked second on the Oricon 'Daily Album Ranking' dated November 14th. Previously, it topped this chart on November 10th and secured third place on the 'Weekly Digital Album Ranking' (dated November 17th, compiled from November 3rd-9th).
His performances in Japan have also garnered attention. During TOMORROW X TOGETHER's fourth world tour, ‘TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR <ACT : TOMORROW> IN JAPAN’, held in Saitama on November 15th-16th, Yeonjun showcased a performance of his new title track ‘Talk to You’. He captivated the local audience with his energetic stage presence and unique charisma, receiving enthusiastic responses.
Meanwhile, ‘NO LABELS: PART 01’ surpassed 600,000 copies in sales during its first week, according to the album sales tracking site Hanteo Chart, earning him the title of 'Half-Million Seller'. Yeonjun's music, deeply infused with his unique color, and his performances have firmly imprinted 'Yeonjun Core' onto the hearts of music fans worldwide.
Fans reacted enthusiastically to Yeonjun's Billboard 200 chart entry, with comments like 'As expected of Yeonjun!', 'Solo is killing it', and 'Yeonjun's global class of music' flooding social media, highlighting his immense popularity worldwide.