Jimin of BTS has once again proven his immense popularity and talent with his second solo album, ‘MUSE,’ debuting at #2 on this week’s Billboard 200 chart. The album garnered an impressive 96,000 units in its first week.
Chart performance breakdown
According to Billboard, Jimin’s second solo album ‘MUSE’ has reached the #2 spot on the Billboard 200 chart for the week ending on August 3. This achievement was revealed in a chart preview posted on Billboard’s official website on the 29th. The album achieved 74,000 album sales, 15,000 SEA units, and 7,000 TEA units.
Second solo album success
This achievement marks Jimin’s second appearance on the Billboard 200 as a solo artist, following his first solo album ‘FACE,’ which also debuted at #2 last year. Upon its release, ‘FACE’ set a record for the highest ranking ever for a K-pop solo artist on this chart. Other BTS members, Suga/Agust D‘s ‘D-DAY,’ V‘s ‘Layover,’ and JungKook‘s ‘GOLDEN,’ also achieved this impressive record with their solo albums.
Global chart dominance
Jimin’s global success extends beyond the Billboard charts. On the 28th, Spotify announced that “Who,” the title track from ‘MUSE,’ topped their Daily Top Song Global chart for five consecutive days (July 23-27). Additionally, “Who” debuted at #4 on the UK Official Singles Chart, marking Jimin’s highest-ranking solo song to date.
Album details and personal touch
‘MUSE,’ released on July 19th, is an album that explores the journey of self-discovery and inspiration. Jimin played a significant role in composing and writing lyrics for six out of the seven tracks, providing an honest and personal touch to the album. “Who” is a heartbreaking and confusing hip-hop R&B track that effectively captures the emotions of missing someone you’ve never met.
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Fan support and future projects
Jimin’s latest achievements on both the Billboard 200 and global music charts underscore his growing influence and popularity as a solo artist. Fans worldwide continue to show immense support for his musical journey, eagerly anticipating his future projects.