BTS Jin's Solo Single 'The Astronaut' Tops Japan Oricon Daily Chart

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] BTS member Jin has topped the Japanese Oricon chart with his solo song.

According to the latest chart released by Oricon on the 6th (dated November 5), Jin's solo single "The Astronaut" sold 104,018 copies and debuted at number one on the Daily Single Ranking.

"The Astronaut" ranked 43rd on Billboard Japan's "Hot 100" chart (dated November 2) and 8th on the "Download Song" chart. It also secured the number one spot on the weekly music video Top 100 chart of Line Music, Japan's largest music streaming site.

Previously, "The Astronaut" dominated the weekly album charts on South Korea's Hanteo Chart and Circle Chart. It has attracted global music fans' attention by ranking 61st on the UK's Official Charts "Official Singles Chart Top 100," and 2nd on both the "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100" and the "Official Singles Download Chart Top 100."

With the release of "The Astronaut," Jin's previous solo songs are also receiving renewed attention. On the latest Billboard chart (dated November 5), Jin's "Super Tuna," "Abyss," and "Tonight" ranked first to third respectively on the "World Digital Song Sales" chart. The OST "Yours" from tvN's "Jirisan" also placed 12th on this chart. On the "Digital Song Sales" chart, "Super Tuna" ranked 19th, "Abyss" 39th, and "Tonight" 42nd.

"The Astronaut," Jin's first solo single co-written by him expressing his affection for ARMY, features a harmonious blend of gentle acoustic guitar and gradually intensifying synth sounds. The song highlights Jin's unique sensibility and vocalist qualities, maximizing a refreshing yet dreamy atmosphere.

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