Na Yeon (Twice) has become the focus of a wave of love as the only K-pop solo singer to achieve the highest and first in US Billboard history.

Source: JYP Entertainment

On June 24, Nayeon released the mini-album vol.1, "Im Nayeon," and the title song "Pop! and took her first steps as a solo artist. Before a new start, Nayeon said, "I have fears and pressures about whether I can do well, but most of all, I want to have fun and enjoy it. There are times when I feel overwhelmed when broadcasted for seven years. But I think I broke it when making this album." Nayeon, who has a type of the most 'innocent' charm expressed with 'honesty,' 'has crossed its limits and left behind a new K-pop history, and at the same time, has a solid footing as the group's first solo.

According to the official information announced by Billboard on the official homepage on April 6 (local time), Nayeon's first mini-album, "Im Nayeon" has occupied 7th place on Billboard's main chart as of the 9th. /7. On this chart, the group has reached the top 10 with the highest weekly album sales ever by a K-pop solo artist. In addition, the group also reached No.5 on Artist 100 chart and No.5 on Top Album Sales, Top Current Album Sales, and World Albums charts. Besides, the group also dignifiedly put their name on 18 charts, including No.7 World Digital Song Sales, No.7 Take Album, No.15 Billboard Global (excluding the US), and No.30 Billboard Global 200. In particular, Nayeon affirmed her global solid position and popularity when becoming the first K-pop solo artist to debut at No.1 on the Top Album Sales chart and the only female artist who reached No.1 on this year's World Albums chart.

Many foreign media have also focused on Nayeon's solo debut and brilliant achievements. On the 3rd, the Forbes page commented, "Twice - Nayeon has achieved the highest achievement in the history of a K-pop solo artist on the US's most competitive album chart - the world's largest music market." British music magazine NME said, "This solo work helps Nayeon become a charismatic performer and a talented writer. Two songs that she directly wrote lyrics for seeing Nayeon as an artist who vividly expresses emotions in her words. At the same time, with the meaning of her real name Lim Nayeon, the new album containing the statement "I am Nayeon" has been evaluated as a warm and welcome album".

Solo summer queen born in 2022

In Korea, the song's feel fits very well with the passing seasons. Pop! the song is receiving fervent love with its fresh and refreshing energy that helps to blow away the heat in a cool way. Right after its release, the song entered the Melon Top 100 chart and the top 10 for the first time on the evening of the 3rd, and the female singer reached No.1 at 8 am on the 6th (KST). Up to that time, the group had entered the top 5 real-time charts of digital music sites such as Genie, Bugs, Vibe... The stages performed on music shows helped viewers enjoy visuals, Nayeon's voice, and performance in the show BontoB Idol. Starting with the noun "Red Nayeon" and "Panpyrin Look Nayeon" - the lovely name - attracted the audience by adding joy when listening to this song.

'Pop!' is a song that fans all over the world love

Nayeon has actively used short video content that has been gaining popularity recently, such as TikTok and YouTube Shorts, to enhance thematic and engage fans. The group filmed and performed the Pop dance challenge with various versions such as laughing, winking, and sitting. The challenge video with many artists and staff, including ITZY and NMIXX, has brought out the charm that the group wants to follow. . Content related to Nayeon's solo album posted on Twice's official TikTok channel has surpassed 400 million views as of 8 am on the 8th, and short content on YouTube has surpassed 34 million views.

The high-quality content tested for the first time in this album also receives enthusiastic responses. The video contains the album production process and the behind-the-scenes of the title song, Pop! The b-side track 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU' recorded backstage shows Nayeon's thoughts and worries as she goes solo after seven years of her debut, which gave fans high satisfaction. Various must-see spots such as Pop's performance video, dance practice video, jacket photoshoot behind the scenes, etc., also contribute to the viral trend of fans.

After wrapping up the 2-week solo promotion with Inkigayo (SBS) on July 3, Nayeon told the management company, "I'm delighted because so many people love my first solo album. I prepared hard." With your great love, we will return to the music and the stage for you to enjoy.