Baekhyun of EXO has once again proven his global influence as both a group member and a solo artist. According to his label INB100, Baekhyun’s latest mini-album ‘Essence of Reverie’, released on May 19, made a significant splash on four Billboard charts.
In the latest Billboard rankings dated June 7 (U.S. time), Baekhyun topped the Emerging Artists chart, ranked No. 4 on Top Album Sales, placed No. 35 on Billboard Artist 100, and made his debut on the Billboard 200, landing at No. 121 — a major achievement for a K-pop soloist.
This follows impressive first-week performance metrics:
- #1 on iTunes Top Albums Chart in 24 regions
- #1 on iTunes Top Songs Chart in 14 regions for the title track “Elevator”
- Over 1 million copies sold within three days, solidifying his place as a leading soloist in K-pop
First Solo World Tour ‘Reverie’ Expands Due to Demand
To accompany the release, Baekhyun launched his first-ever solo world tour, titled ‘Reverie’, 13 years after his debut. The tour has already demonstrated overwhelming demand, with tickets for the São Paulo concert in Brazil selling out immediately, leading to the addition of a second show in the city.
The tour is set to span across 29 cities, including South America, North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. Baekhyun will officially kick off the tour on June 7–8 at KSPO DOME in Seoul, marking the beginning of what is expected to be one of the biggest solo K-pop tours of the year.
With his latest Billboard placements and sold-out arenas, Baekhyun continues to establish himself as a powerhouse solo artist on the global stage.
Image credit: INB 100 Ent.
