BTS rapper SUGA has sold over 1 million albums during the first day after the release of the D-DAY album with the name of Agust D. With this new record, Agust D has now reportedly become the first ever rapper in history with over 1 million album sales. But then, what is the next target for Agust D and his D-DAY album? Continue reading for the complete report.
D-DAY Album by Agust D: Highest Solo Artist’s First-Day Sales in Hanteo History – Next Target?
BTS SUGA and his rapper persona Agust D has finally marked his name in history as a solo artist, following BTS solo activities in Chapter 2.
On April 22, Yonhap News reported that BTS SUGA’s alter persona Agust D had recorded the largest first-day sales with his latest D-DAY album. According to multiple sources in the music industry BTS SUGA has reached approximately 1.07 million sales for the D-DAY album within 24 hours after its release date on April 21.
Agust D/#SUGA breaks the record for the biggest first day sales for an album by a solo artist in Hanteo history with 'D-DAY' (1.07 million copies and counting). pic.twitter.com/0k4iuvGill
— chart data (@chartdata) April 21, 2023
With this extraordinary sales record, BTS SUGA now holds the highest first-day album sales by a solo artist in Hanteo history. Previously, this title belonged to SUGA’s fellow BTS member and vocalist Jimin, with 1.02 million sales of his FACE album.
FIRST Rapper in History to Sell Over 1 Million Albums on the First Day?
Following the report of Agust D’s outstanding album sales, fans are celebrating more fantastic achievements.
Immediately after multiple announced this new record, fans took to Twitter, stating that Agust D did not merely hold the highest first-day sales record with the D-DAY album. Instead, he was also the first rapper in history to ever sell more than 1 million albums within 24 hours after its release.
.#AgustD becomes the first rapper in history to sell a million copies of an album in its first day of release. pic.twitter.com/tXmFTSyMgW
— chart data (@chartdata_twt) April 21, 2023
#BTS’ #AgustD becomes the first rapper in HISTORY to have an album sell 1 MILLION copies in a single day (‘D-Day’; 1.07M). pic.twitter.com/Dsg9JmGm3c
— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) April 22, 2023
Agust D becomes the FIRST Rapper in history to sell 1M copies of an Album in its first day.
— BangtanTrends (@btstrendupdates) April 22, 2023
WE HAVE TO BE LOUD ABOUT THIS. Let’s make edits on this! You just have to add these kind of texts on any videos! pic.twitter.com/1sKfL0CgYG
Unfortunately, there has yet to be any official source that showcased the exact sales numbers from other rappers worldwide. But if this is true, it surely adds yet another sparkling record for SUGA and BTS in global music history.
D-DAY Album and the Next Target: No More Agust D
So, now that Agust D D-DAY album has taken the highest first-day sales, what is the next target?
According to @chartdata, the next target for D-DAY album by Agust D is to debut in the top 3 of the US albums charts. Do you think he would make it?
Agust D's 'D-DAY' aiming for top 3 debut on the US albums chart with 110-135K units first week. It will surpass 'D-2' as his highest charting album (via @HITSDD). pic.twitter.com/Pmd3xOhSDI
— chart data (@chartdata) April 22, 2023
Finally, such a magnificent record becomes the most beautiful and dramatic way for BTS SUGA to finalize his Agust D trilogy. Previously during an interview in IU’s Palette, SUGA openly shared that there would be no more Agust D after D-DAY.
That is because all Agust D albums stemmed from the deepest unconveyed anger that resided within the Kpop idol-rapper and producer SUGA. Today, he no longer feels the same anger and frustration as he used to.
SUGA has reached a certain level of inner peace, so bringing up more Agust D with the same concept won’t be easy.
What do you think about this realization? Please share your thoughts in the comments. And keep yourself updated with more K-entertainment news on Kpoppost Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram channel.
Meanwhile, here’s SUGA and his latest interview in IU’s Palette.
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