TWICE member Nayeon continues to solidify her position as a top K-Pop soloist, achieving a historic feat on the Billboard 200 chart with her latest mini-album “NA.”
Nayeon Becomes First K-Pop Soloist with Two Top 10 Albums on Billboard 200
Nayeon’s “NA” debuted at No. 7 on Billboard’s prestigious Top 200 Albums chart for the week ending June 29th. This impressive achievement marks a significant milestone, as it ties the record set by her debut mini-album “IM NAYEON” in July 2022 for the highest-ranking album by a female K-Pop soloist on the Billboard 200. Notably, “IM NAYEON” was also the first K-Pop solo album to ever enter the top 10 of this vital chart.
With this historic entry, Nayeon has etched her name in Billboard history, becoming the first female K-Pop soloist to land two top 10 albums on the Billboard 200. This accomplishment signifies her immense popularity and global influence as a solo artist.
“NA” Achieves Strong Sales and Streaming Performance
According to Luminate (formerly Nielsen Music), “NA” garnered a total of 47,000 equivalent album units during the week ending June 20th. This impressive figure is a testament to Nayeon’s dedicated fanbase and the album’s strong commercial performance. The breakdown of this total reveals a clear dominance in physical album sales. “NA” racked up a remarkable 43,000 traditional album sales, solidifying its position as the best-selling album in the United States for that week. Additionally, the album garnered 4,000 streaming equivalent album (SEA) units, which translates to a significant 5.41 million on-demand audio streams throughout the week.
“NA” Sweeps Multiple Billboard Charts
Nayeon’s success extends beyond the Billboard 200. “NA” secured the top spot on three different Billboard charts this week, showcasing its all-around dominance. The mini-album triumphed on the Top Album Sales chart, Top Current Album Sales chart, and World Albums chart, further solidifying its position as a top-selling and critically acclaimed release.
“ABCD” Makes Strong Debut on Billboard Charts
The lead single “ABCD” from “NA” also enjoyed a successful debut on various Billboard charts. The song entered at No. 2 on the World Digital Song Sales chart, showcasing its popularity among international fans. Additionally, “ABCD” secured spots on the Global Excl. U.S. chart (No. 34) and the Global 200 chart (No. 54), demonstrating its global reach and appeal.
Nayeon Re-enters Billboard Artist 100
Nayeon’s achievements extend beyond the success of “NA.” With her solo activities, she has re-entered Billboard’s Artist 100 chart at No. 9. This marks her sixth non-consecutive week on the chart as a soloist. Notably, Nayeon holds the record for the highest-ranking female K-Pop soloist in the history of the Artist 100 chart, having previously reached a peak of No. 5.
Nayeon’s latest success with “NA” is a remarkable feat that solidifies her status as a leading K-Pop soloist. From achieving historic Billboard 200 entries to dominating multiple charts and breaking records, Nayeon continues to pave the way for future generations of K-Pop artists.
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