EXO’s Baekhyun Sets New Sales Record In Just One Day With 'Hello, World'

On September 6, EXO’s Baekhyun made a remarkable return with his highly anticipated mini album , “Hello, World.” Released at 6 p.m. KST, the album set a new personal milestone for Baekhyun by surpassing his previous first-week sales record within just one day. “Hello, World” sold an astounding 893,214 copies on its first day, exceeding his prior record of 868,840 copies set by his 2021 album “Bambi.”

With the full week of sales still ahead, it will be fascinating to see how high this record will climb by September 12. The initial success of the album is already a testament to Baekhyun’s enduring popularity and the anticipation surrounding his comeback, especially since this release marks his return after establishing his own agency.

The album's impact was immediate on the global stage. By the morning of September 7 KST, “Hello, World” had topped iTunes Top Albums charts in atleast 33 countries, including Argentina, Bahrain, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Fiji, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam. This widespread success underscores Baekhyun’s international appeal and the global reach of his music.

Not to be outdone, the title track “Pineapple Slice” also achieved impressive results. It surged to No. 1 on iTunes Top Songs charts in 24 countries, from Argentina to Thailand and Russia. This track’s swift rise to the top highlights Baekhyun’s ability to capture audiences worldwide with his vibrant music.

Baekhyun, a celebrated member of EXO and its subgroups EXO-K and EXO-CBX, as well as the supergroup SuperM, has established himself as a major solo artist. His debut extended play, “City Lights,” set a high bar by selling over half a million copies in 2019, making it the best-selling album by a solo artist in South Korea for the 2010s. Following that success, his albums “Delight” and “Bambi” also achieved million-selling status, with “Delight” being the first solo album in South Korea to sell over one million copies in 19 years.

Known for his exceptional talent and charisma, Baekhyun has earned accolades including three consecutive Mnet Asian Music Awards for Best Male Artist from 2019 to 2021. With “Hello, World,” Baekhyun continues to push boundaries and set new records in the music industry, affirming his status as one of South Korea’s premier solo artists.


(With AI Inputs)


GENZ News, the ultimate destination for the trend-savvy generation! Stay on top of GenZ news with India's first and the only product for GENZs.