Jin of Okay-pop sensation BTS is hitting the floor working as a soloist. Since the launch of his first solo EP The Astronaut on Friday, the boy band member has confirmed his world reputation by setting quite a few information on the music scene.
The Astronau bought a complete of 700,754 copies on the first day of its launch based on his company Big Hit Music, quoting information from native market tracker Hanteo Chart. It marked a major gross sales determine for a single-track album.
The track’s music video, which was unveiled on the identical day, turned the most trending video on YouTube. It has garnered greater than 27.5 million views as of Monday afternoon, after surpassing the 20 million mark inside 36 hours of its launch.
Jin’s first single additionally swept on-line music charts globally. The EP landed atop the iTunes high songs chart in 97 areas, together with Mexico, the UK, France, Canada, the US, Italy and Indonesia.
The BTS member turned the quickest Korean artiste this 12 months to succeed in the No. 1 spot in the US, securing the spot in lower than 90 minutes of his EP’s launch.
The track ranked excessive on the Apple Music charts in 26 areas, together with Venezuela, Madagascar, Nepal and Yemen.
The Astronaut is a pop-rock track co-written by Coldplay, with the British band additionally enjoying on the recording. Jin took half in writing the lyrics, expressing his affection for BTS’ world fandom, Army.
In an introductory video to the track, Jin mentioned, “I worked on this song with the desire for fans to feel happy while listening to it … The lyrics are about me, as I flow aimlessly, and you, Army, who help me find my dreams.”
On high of making a splash as a soloist, the artiste delivered his first dwell efficiency of his solo debut single alongside Coldplay at the British band’s live performance in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Friday (native time).
Coldplay beforehand collaborated with BTS for the single My Universe, launched in September final 12 months. The EP topped the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart upon its launch.
Meanwhile, The Astronaut is Jin’s final launch earlier than he commences his army obligation. After wrapping up promotional actions, the artiste will quickly depart the music scene to develop into the first BTS member to enlist for necessary army service. – By Jie Ye-eun/The Korea Herald/Asia News Network
