The group EXO member and solo artist Baekhyun is setting a new milestone as a solo artist.
Baekhyun is currently establishing his global presence, achieving remarkable results in various areas amid enthusiastic responses from fans both domestically and internationally, following his comeback activities that started with the release of his fifth mini album 'Essence of Reverie' on the 19th of last month.
▲ Billboard's entry from the first ranking to 4 institutional sectors… A 'green light' ahead of U.S. activities
Baekhyun's new album entered 4 institutional sectors in the latest chart announced by Billboard on the 3rd (local time) for the week of June 7. He achieved 1st place among 'Emerging Artists,' 4th place in 'Top Album Sales,' and 35th place in the 'Billboard Artist 100,' particularly landing 121st on the main album chart 'Billboard 200', completing a significant record as a Korean solo artist.
This is Baekhyun's first entry into the Billboard main chart, indicating a green light ahead of his U.S. tour and activities.
▲ Both singles and albums achieve massive success… Achieving '4 consecutive million sellers' record
The performance of singles and albums is also noteworthy. Immediately following the album's release, it ranked 1st on the iTunes Top Album Chart in 24 regions worldwide, while the title track 'Elevator' ranked 1st on the Top Song Chart in 14 regions, receiving broad support from global listeners.
Additionally, the initial sales of the album surpassed 1 million copies in just 3 days. Thus, Baekhyun continues the remarkable record of achieving '4 consecutive million sellers' starting from his second mini-album 'Delight' released in 2020, followed by his third mini-album released in 2021 and his fourth mini-album released in 2024.
In particular, as of 2025, Baekhyun's album recorded the highest sales among all male and female solo artists who have made comebacks this year.
▲ First world tour 'Reverie' Seoul concert, over 23,000 attendees over two days… Even restricted-view seats released
Baekhyun's global influence continues in concert success. His first solo world tour 'Reverie,' taking place 13 years after his debut, began its voyage with concerts held in Seoul on the 7th and 8th. This concert was sold out, ultimately requiring the release of additional restricted-view seats. The total audience over two days reached over 23,000, proving his formidable ticket power.
Moreover, the first overseas schedule of the tour, the concert in São Paulo, Brazil (June 14-15), quickly sold out, and in response to enthusiastic fan requests, an additional performance was confirmed, maintaining the excitement.
With this fifth mini-album and the Seoul concert, Baekhyun has once again solidified his 'unique genre,' firmly establishing his position as a global solo artist. Expectations are high for Baekhyun's future endeavors, which encompass musical completeness, ticket power, and engagement with fans.
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