JUNHEE has emerged as a global rising star, proving his international influence by dominating music charts worldwide with his first solo mini album, ‘The First Day & Night’.
The album immediately hit No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Dance Daily chart upon release and also topped the charts in Canada and Australia. It secured No. 1 on Malaysia’s Apple Music Dance Daily chart and placed No. 2 on the iTunes K-Pop charts in France and the UK. JUNHEE’s mini-album also reached the Top 5 in multiple countries, including Germany, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, demonstrating widespread popularity. Beyond these, JUNHEE’s mini album entered the iTunes Top 10 in more than 15 countries, including Belgium, Malta, Portugal, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.
The pre-release single “Supernova” previously claimed No. 1 in seven countries, including the U.S., and performed strongly in Asian markets such as Japan and Indonesia. The mini-album’s title track, “Umbrella (10:00)”, also achieved strong chart positions across Europe and Asia, further elevating the album’s overall global impact. Notably, JUNHEE’s new album ranked sixth on Deezer’s Global Dance Daily chart, expanding his reach into Latin American and European markets, including Mexico, Brazil, Germany, and the Netherlands. With these achievements, JUNHEE has entered iTunes, Apple Music, and Deezer charts in over 40 countries, securing No. 1 in 11 countries and Top 5 in more than 20, establishing a global presence across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America in one fell swoop.
JUNHEE’s first solo mini album ‘The First Day & Night’ marks the starting point of the music he has long wanted to share. The album arranges songs to match the time of day, from morning to night, from sunrise to sunset, adding narrative depth and listening enjoyment. Starting with “Umbrella (10:00)” and concluding with the final track, “호랑이 장가 가는 날 (10:00)”—the Korean version of “Umbrella (10:00)”—JUNHEE carefully curated the album so listeners can experience music according to their mood throughout the day’s small moments. The first track and title song, “Umbrella (10:00)”, is a medium-tempo pop number that expresses feelings toward someone who only comes to you when it’s convenient. It portrays the heart that waits despite knowing what it cannot have, encapsulated in the imagery ‘the rain, an umbrella, and me left in between.’
Meanwhile, JUNHEE plans to kick off promotions for “Too Bad (15:00)” in response to the overwhelming love from fans around the world. He will also continue to actively engage with fans through appearances on various music programs and diverse content in the future.
Listen to JUNHEE’s ‘The First Day & Night’ here:
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