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Baekhyun continues to solidify his presence as a soloist, landing his first solo entry on the Billboard 200 chart.
On Tuesday, Billboard confirmed that his latest mini album, Essence of Reverie, debuted at No. 121 on the Billboard 200 for the chart dated June 7. This marks the singer’s highest achievement on the main U.S. album chart as a solo artist.
In addition to the Billboard 200 milestone, Essence of Reverie claimed the top spot on Billboard’s World Albums chart. It ranked 4th on the Top Current Album Sales and the Top Album Sales charts, making it the No. 4 best-selling album across all genres in the U.S. for the week.
On the Independent Albums chart, the mini album landed at No. 19.
Baekhyun’s chart presence didn’t stop there.
On the Billboard Emerging Artists chart, the “UN Village” singer re-entered at No. 1, his first time topping the list. He also climbed back into the Artist 100, reaching a personal peak at No. 35.
Fans react to Baekhyun’s Billboard 200 milestone: “Making history once again”
Following the announcement of Baekhyun’s Billboard 200 debut, his devoted fans — EXO-Ls and BBH-Ls — flooded social media with messages of congratulations and pride in his solo success.
“BAEKHYUN being the unstoppable unbeatable and thriving king he is,” @Kyoongs_Luv wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“watched you go from trainee to billboard #1, you didnt chase fame you sang and we followed, so proud of you, always have been, always will be, congrats my baekhyun,” @frombaeks commented.
“Baekhyun is making history once again as he officially debuts on multiple Billboard charts and earns his first-ever solo entry on the Billboard 200 with his 5th mini album Essence of Reverie!!” @fourbeakpearl said.
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“Baekhyun reaching number one as an emerging artist, among other positions on the Billboard 200 with this album in which he creatively participated and under his own company, rEEEEEEEEEEYYYYY, THE STAR YOU ARE, @B_hundred_Hyun, I LOVE YOU,” @creamxiuda99 raved.
“Huge congrats to EXO's Baekhyun for making his solo debut on the Billboard 200 with "Essence Of Reverie"! He also topped the Emerging Artists chart! This is just the beginning for this talented artist!” @KKK10000000000 gushed.
“baekhyun charting on billboard top 200 for the first time with his first self composed album thank you for this birthday gift,” @studyofkyoong added.
Baekhyun sparks buzz with cozy scene in 'Lemonade' teaser
Baekhyun’s Billboard 200 milestone comes after the release of a teaser for his “Lemonade” music video on his official X account, @BAEKHYUN_INB100.
In the clip, the EXO member is shown sharing an intimate moment in bed with a mystery woman, sparking a range of reactions from fans online.
“I'm not jealous I'm not jealous I'm not jealous I'm jealous ...it's truth,” online user @jjchen0421 wrote on X alongside lemon emojis.
“LMAO OH THE GIRLFRIEND STANS ARE GONNA CALL HIM BYUN BAEKHYUN FOR A MONTH,” another netizen, @pexolaris, said.
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Baekhyun’s “Lemonade” MV was released on June 2. Watch it below!
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