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AsiaOne
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: J-rock band My First Story 'excited but nervous' about debut Singapore concert — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. J-rock band My First Story 'excited but nervous' about debut Singapore concert He's performed here solo, and next month he'll be back with the full team. Lead singer Hiro from the Japanese rock band My First Story took to the stage at Anime Festival Asia last year, and in a recent interview with AsiaOne, he told us he's looking forward to performing here with his members Nob, Teru and Kid'z in the group's first Asia tour... » READ MORE 2. 'I finally get to be a psycho': Elvin Ng's unconventional role in new fantasy drama shows his different side Local actor Elvin Ng got to tap into a crazy and more rebellious side of himself for his latest character, a flirtatious and witchcraft-using psycho monk... » READ MORE 3. First time at Hyrox? Here's what you should know for a safe and optimal experience Are you going for your first Hyrox event? Or thinking about participating in the near future?... » READ MORE 4. RSAF airlifts sick crewman from container ship to hospital The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) airlifted a sick crewman on board a container ship to Singapore General Hospital (SGH) on Tuesday (June 24)... » READ MORE editor@
Korea Herald
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Jin's ‘Echo' debuts at No. 3 on Billboard 200 — his highest solo charting yet
Following 'Happy,' BTS member lands back-to-back top 5 entries BTS' Jin has achieved a new career milestone as a solo artist, with his second EP 'Echo' landing his highest solo ranking on the Billboard 200 to date. According to Billboard on Monday, 'Echo' secured the No. 3 spot on the Billboard 200 chart dated May 31. This surpassed his previous record on the main albums chart, when 'Happy' debuted at No. 4 in November. 'Echo' is an introspective album that portrays the reverberations of life's various moments — like echoes — told through Jin's unique perspective. The album features seven tracks spanning multiple genres including pop punk, country rock, Brit rock, J-rock, alternative rock and ballad pop — all grounded in a band-driven sound. 'Echo' also made a notable entry into the UK's Official Albums Chart Top 100 for the first time, landing at No. 63 for the May 23-29 chart. It's the first time a solo work by Jin has claimed spots on both the Billboard 200 and the UK Official Chart, widely considered the two most globally influential album charts. The album's popularity extends to streaming platforms as well. As of May 24, the title track 'Don't Say You Love Me' soared to No. 2 on Spotify's Daily Top Songs Global chart. In the UK, the track debuted at No. 58 on the Official Singles Chart Top 100 and topped three of its component rankings: Singles Downloads, Singles Sales and Physical Singles. Jin is set to meet fans around the world through his first solo fan concert tour '#RunSeokjin_EP.Tour,' kicking off June 28-29 at Goyang Sports Complex Auxiliary Stadium in Gyeonggi Province. The tour will then move to nine cities including Chiba and Osaka in Japan; Anaheim, Dallas, Tampa and Newark in the US; and London and Amsterdam — totaling 18 shows. Separately, BTS has claimed the top spot on the Billboard 200 with six albums to date: 'Love Yourself: Tear,' 'Love Yourself: Answer,' 'Map of the Soul: Persona,' 'Map of the Soul: 7,' 'BE' and 'Proof.'
