• Grammy Praises NCT’s Yuta for His First Solo Album Depth

    NCT's Yuta has received glowing reviews for his first solo album, Depth, from Grammy.com, a well-known music publication in the U.S.

    On November 5th (local time), Grammy.com published an article titled "The Journey to Yuta’s Depth," where the album was described as inspired by butterflies and reflecting Yuta’s dream to "soar like a butterfly." The article praised Yuta’s potential as a solo artist and expressed high expectations for Depth.

    Grammy.com highlighted how the album is full of rock-based music and reflects Yuta’s energy and vitality, showcasing his growth as an artist. The site stated, "Depth is a result of Yuta’s years of hard work and preparation, leaving a strong first impression of him as a solo artist." They also mentioned how the album reveals Yuta's passion for artistic growth.

    The publication also praised the title track "Off The Mask," describing it as bold and intense, with rock energy that shows Yuta’s rock star side. The lyrics, "Tonight I’ll show you my other side," express his determination to reveal a new side of himself.

    Depth is a deeply personal album, exploring themes like self-awareness, growth, self-discovery, and relationships. Grammy.com noted how Yuta’s voice brings emotional depth to these themes, showcasing his growth as an artist.

    Yuta released Depth on October 3, which features seven rock-based tracks. He also held a successful solo debut showcase tour, YUTA Solo Debut Showcase Tour~HOPE~, across five cities in Japan, with all nine shows sold out, marking a strong solo debut.

    Meanwhile, Yuta's group, NCT127, is set to attend the 9th Asia Artist Awards (AAA 2024) in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 27.

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  • BTS Jin's 'Running Wild' Soars to No. 1 on Spotify Japan, Hits Global Top 10

    BTS member Jin is taking the world by storm with his hit song Running Wild.

    Released on November 15, Running Wild is the title track from Jin's first solo album, Happy. The song blends a fresh new wave sound with British rock influences and pop rock elements, catching the attention of fans worldwide.

    On November 21, Running Wild reached the top spot on Spotify Japan's Daily Top Songs chart, showing its massive popularity.

    It also ranked No. 2 on the Spotify Top Songs chart in Korea and No. 6 globally, proving its broad appeal.

    Jin’s solo album Happy has also been a huge success. It sold over 219,000 copies on its first day, making it the third-highest album sales for a K-pop solo artist in Oricon Weekly Album Chart history.

    In just three days, Happy reached No. 1 on the Hanteo Country-by-Country Chart in Japan for the third week of November, solidifying Jin's status as a top global artist.

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