EXO's Baekhyun proves once again why he’s a force to be reckoned with in the K-pop world, even after 13 years in the industry.

The singer just hit a major milestone, selling a jaw-dropping 1,096,995 copies of his 4th mini-album, Hello, World, within its first week of release, according to Hanteo Chart.

Released on September 6, Hello, World broke Baekhyun's personal record for first-week sales, with nearly 900,000 copies flying off the shelves on the first day alone. In just five days, the album crossed the 1 million mark, solidifying his position as one of K-pop’s top-selling solo artists.

This marks a new era for Baekhyun, who recently established his own agency, INB100. Despite the new challenges, he's showing no signs of slowing down, consistently breaking records and reaching new career heights.

Baekhyun also had a stellar year earlier with his Snacks Party fan meeting tour, selling out every show across the nation. He then followed up with a highly successful solo Asia tour—his first since debut—featuring sold-out encore performances. Now, with Hello, World, Baekhyun has achieved his third consecutive million-seller album, a feat that further cements his legacy as a top-tier male solo artist.

As Baekhyun continues to ride this wave of success, fans can’t wait to see what’s next from this K-pop legend. Baekhyun's dominance in the industry continues to grow, and it's clear that he's not done making history just yet

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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