The Highest First Day Sales For A Solo Artist On Hanteo (Record By Jungkook)

The Official Award Of A Certificate

In the electrifying realm of K-pop, where album sales reflect the fervor of global fandoms, Jung Kook of BTS has achieved a monumental milestone with his debut solo album GOLDEN, earning the title of Highest First-Day Sales by a Solo Artist on Hanteo Chart. Selling an astonishing 2,147,389 copies on its release day, November 3, 2023, Jung Kook shattered records and redefined solo artistry. The K-pop Records Library, the definitive archive for K-pop achievements, proudly certifies this record, celebrating Jung Kook’s captivating artistry and the unwavering devotion of ARMY.

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Released under BIGHIT MUSIC, GOLDEN features 11 tracks, including the chart-topping single “Seven” (featuring Latto) and “3D” (featuring Jack Harlow), blending pop, R&B, and UK garage influences. the album’s first-day sales surpassed BTS’s V’s Layover (1.672 million copies), previously the record holder. Hanteo’s real-time tracking confirmed GOLDEN’s dominance, with posts on X from @JungkooksData
clarifying the corrected figure of 2.147 million, dispelling earlier discrepancies. This achievement outpaced other soloists like Suga (D-DAY, 1.072 million), Jimin (FACE, 1.021 million), and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo (ME, 876,249). The K-pop Records Library highlights ARMY’s pivotal role, with pre-orders and global fan campaigns driving GOLDEN to unprecedented heights. The album’s universal appeal, coupled with Jung Kook’s dynamic performances on global stages, solidified his solo stardom.