The Top Five Soloists with Unmatched First-Day Sales on Hanteo

Hanteo is a renowned music sales tracking system in South Korea, offering data on album sales encapsulated in daily, weekly, and monthly charts. Securing the top spot for first-day sales on Hanteo is not only a testament to an artist's widespread popularity but also an affirmation of their musical excellence.

The top five soloists with the highest first-day sales in Hanteo history are:

1. V – LAYOVER (1.67 million on the first day)

V is the final member of BTS to go solo with the mini album "Layover.” V has achieved a remarkable milestone with the album by breaking the record for highest first-day sales by soloists in Hanteo history. The album sold an impressive 1,672,138 copies on its debut day.

2. Agust D – D-DAY (1.07 million on the first day)

The rapper of BTS, Agust D, has made history with his solo debut full-length album, "D-DAY." The album's release witnessed an astounding achievement as it garnered the second-highest first-day sales on Hanteo, selling an astonishing 1,072,311 copies.

3. JIMIN – FACE (1.02 million on the first day)

Third on the list is “FACE,” the solo debut mini album by BTS’ vocalist and dancer, Jimin. His debut as a solo artist has made history on Hanteo, as it achieved an extraordinary feat by selling an astounding 1,021,532 copies on the very first day of its release.

4. Lim Young-woong – IM HERO (940,624 on the first day)

Renowned South Korean soloist Lim Young-woong has accomplished a remarkable feat with his debut studio album, "IM HERO." This album made history by selling 940,624 copies on its debut day, securing its position as the fourth-highest first-day sales on Hanteo.

5. JISOO – ME (876,249 on the first day)

Jisoo, the lovely member of BLACKPINK, is the only female artist to be in the top five of the list. Her solo debut single album, titled "ME," went on to sell an astounding 876,249 copies on the first day, making it the album with the fifth-highest first-day sales in Hanteo history.

The history of Hanteo's highest first-day sales by South Korean soloists is a testament to the power of music to transcend borders and connect with audiences on a deeply emotional level.