Suho's solo debut album is a huge success!
On Monday, March 30, EXO's leader's first-ever solo mini-album, titled "Self-Portrait," was officially released and it astonishingly claimed huge sales and broke records. As of press time, it has sold around 163,000 copies and has been cited as the highest in terms of first-day sales in 2020 among male solo artists.
The album also clinched the no. 1 spots on iTunes in 50 countries and counting, even surpassing EXO's 5th album "Don't Mess Up My Tempo" that peaked in 48 countries.
Among the countries, wherein "Self-Portrait" amazingly gathered the attention of a colossal number of iTunes users, include Greece, Israel, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Romania, Singapore, Belaruse, Argentina, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Chile, Brazil, Brunia, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Cambodia, Sweden, Colombia, Czech Republic, Costa Rica, Estonia, Domican Republic, Laos, Egypt, Malaysia, Mongolia, Mexico, Nigeria, Bolivia, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Oman, Peru, Thailand, Philippines, Qarta, Poland, Turkey, Vietnam, and Ukraine.
Aside from iTunes, several music charts such as Sinnara Records, Kyobo Books, Hanteo Chart, Yes24, and Aladdin. This massive welcoming for his mini-album pays off Suho's hard work into making this project as a great success. The title track, "Let's Love," also peaked at no. 1 on Melon, Bugs and Naver, while the b-sides took over the top 10 on Melon.
Due to this success, Suho took to his Instagram to personally thank his fandom.
"Thanks for watching it EXO-L," he wrote on Instagram. "I thank all the EXO-L for the unending love, love, love my EXO-L."
Consequently, EXO-Ls expressed their delight and ceaseless love for the EXO's leader, especially that his solo debut bore fruits.
Here are some of their comments on social media.
"I had a prejudice against idol vocals but that prejudice has been broken listening to Suho's song. Thank you for breaking my prejudiceㅠ"
"It's been 8 years but his Initial Heart has never changed and he shared with us 6 more beautiful Masterpieces on 30th March"
"Junmyeon is sooooo loved by everyone around him support and love he shows to the people around him.. now they're giving their support and love back to the bestest boy!!"
"I'm so proud of you and your job. I cried a lot when I saw your video. You're awesome and I really love you, my prince"
Earlier this year, SM Entertainment confirmed that EXO's Suho is preparing for his solo debut. Since then, his album's teaser videos and images increased the excitement of his millions of fans around the world.
The official announcement of the release date elated EXO-Ls: March 30, birth date of his favorite painter Vincent Van Gogh, also noting that the concept of "Self-Portrait" is inspired by this legendary artist.
Suho's album is not just a typical album wherein a singer sings what is handed over to him. The K-pop idol explained that he contributed to the total formation of the songs, making it personal. He emphasized this several times while promoting his upcoming project. He also contributed through songwriting and composing the tracks under his new pseudonym SH2O.
EXO's Suho's "Self-Portrait" is a huge transformation from a young schoolboy who was discovered on the streets, invaded stages and the hearts of his fandom, and now, sharing his passion for music to everyone who believes in the beauty and art of melody.
Congratulations, EXO's Suho, on your success!
