TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) is hitting new highs in Japan!

On November 7, Big Hit Music shared that TXT (members Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai) took the No. 1 spot on Japan’s Oricon "Daily Album Ranking" for two straight days (November 4-5) with their latest mini-album, The Name Chapter: SANCTUARY. In just two days, the album sold an impressive 277,587 copies in Japan, already surpassing the first-week sales of their last mini-album, minisode 3: TOMORROW, which sold around 174,000 copies.

TXT now holds the record for the most consecutive No. 1 albums on Oricon’s Weekly Album Chart by a foreign artist, with 10 albums in a row reaching the top. With the strong sales of this new release, many expect TXT to set even more records soon.

The album’s title track, “Over The Moon,” is also climbing Japan’s music charts. Within an hour of its release on November 4, the song entered Line Music’s real-time chart at No. 78, and by November 6, it shot up to No. 1. It also climbed to No. 74 on Spotify Japan’s "Daily Top Songs" on November 5, and topped both Apple Music and iTunes "Top Albums" charts in Japan.

TXT’s success is just as strong in Korea, where the new album debuted at No. 1 on Hanteo’s daily album chart and became their fifth straight million-seller album in its first week. The title track "Over The Moon" has also entered the "Top 3" on Bugs' real-time chart.

Fans in Korea can also experience TXT’s latest album through a special The Name Chapter: SANCTUARY pop-up store at The Hyundai Seoul until November 13. The store is designed around the "ANGEL" concept from their album and offers photo zones, a photo booth, a message wall, and exclusive merchandise.

TXT’s momentum keeps building, and fans are eager to see what new records they’ll break next!

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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