EXO's Chanyeol has dominated global charts with his solo comeback after a year.
"Down" reached number one on the iTunes Top Albums chart in 19 regions around the world, including Spain, Brazil, Thailand, India, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
It also ranked second on MUSIC's digital album sales chart, third on Kogou Music, and third on Japan's AWA real-time trending chart, dominating the top of overseas charts.
At the countdown live held on the day of the release, Chanyeol said, "The emotions I felt on stage during the tour inspired me. It's the style of music I wanted to do, and I'm glad that my fans were able to listen to it."
He explained that the title track "Upside Down" is "a song that will blow away the summer heat with its intense and refreshing energy."
On the day, Kai made a surprise appearance at the venue and presented him with a bouquet of flowers and a handwritten letter, saying, "I'm proud of this album, which is full of your color. I hope you'll finish your promotions safely and continue your activities as EXO in style."
The album also includes the title track "Upside Down," "Back & Forth," and "Ocean."
A total of six songs have been recorded, including "Drive," "High & Dry," "Happy Accident (Feat. SOLE)," and "123 Dance."

By minmin 2025/08/26 14:10 KST