Tomorrow X Together (TXT) is making headlines again, as they achieved 'million-seller' status for the fifth time in a row based on first-week sales!

On November 5, Hanteo Chart announced that TXT's mini-album, The Star Chapter: Sanctuary, sold an impressive 1,217,880 copies on its release day, November 4. This amazing sales figure landed them the top spot on the daily album chart.

This new release marks the fourth million-seller album for TXT in 2023 alone, following The Name Chapter: Temptation, The Name Chapter: Freefall, and Minisode 3: Tomorrow.

Earlier, their album Minisode 2: Thursday's Child, released in May 2022, also hit over 1.07 million copies sold by its second day, making TXT the first group to achieve five consecutive million-seller albums.

The title track of the album, "Over the Moon," is doing great too! It ranked third on the Bugs real-time chart by 9 PM on November 4 and quickly entered the Genie and Melon real-time charts after its release, staying strong as of 10 AM on November 5.

In fact, all the songs from the new album made it into Melon's real-time 'Top 100' at 9 PM on the release day, creating a lot of excitement among fans.

In just under 10 hours, the music video for "Over the Moon" exceeded 10 million views on YouTube. The album also topped the iTunes 'Top Albums' chart in 25 countries and regions by 10 AM on November 5, showcasing its global appeal.

The Star Chapter: Sanctuary captures the magical feelings of reuniting with a loved one and the emotions that come with love. The title track is a romantic song about hoping for a future together, featuring a catchy pop sound with a dreamy intro, vintage elements, and a unique R&B groove.

To celebrate their comeback, Tomorrow X Together will host a live event called "COMEBACK D+1 LIVE! 'The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY'" today, November 5, at 11:30 PM on the global fan platform Weverse. During this event, they will share behind-the-scenes stories about the new album.

The five members are also set to begin a series of broadcast activities, starting with KBS 2TV's Music Bank on November 8. Fans can’t wait to see what’s next for TXT!

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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