TXT Yeonjun of the U.S. Federal Reserve? Breaks 730,000 Copies in Initial Sales for New Release…Biggest Solo Star Record This Year, Unveils New Song on Seong Si-kyung’s “The Seasons”

“730,000 copies” marks a new milestone as solo artist “Yeonjun” proves the explosive impact

The core member of the group “Tomorrow X Together” (TXT), “Yeonjun”, has set a new benchmark in the music industry as a solo artist. According to his agency “Big Hit Music”, his second solo album “No Labels: Part 02” (NO LABELS: PART 02) proved its formidable staying power by surging well beyond 730,000 copies in sales during its first week.

The “Hanteo Chart” data—used as the standard for tracking domestic album sales—clearly backs that up. The album, released on the 10th, logged total sales of 738,072 copies in just one week. That makes it the top first-week sales record among Korean solo singers who debuted this year, suggesting “Yeonjun”’s unmatched grip on the market.

After dominating the album market, his influence is also spreading like wildfire on global short-form platforms. As of 10 a.m. on the 17th, on “TikTok” (TikTok), short-form videos using the title track “Ice Cream” had already easily surpassed 67,000. He also secured a confident No. 2 spot in Instagram’s popular growth audio category, capturing both major public appeal and viral buzz.

His evolution from the “Big Hit legend trainee” to a flawless solo artist

Meanwhile, on the 17th, “Yeonjun” appeared on KBS 2TV’s late-night music talk show “The Seasons – Seong Si-kyung’s Ear-Drop Boyfriend”, which aired that night, showcasing his wide-ranging abilities as an artist. The bold opening, which appeared while crossing through the seating area, instantly grabbed viewers’ attention. In particular, the episode also drew big reactions by revealing, without holding back, the intense behind-the-scenes stories from the time when he was called “Big Hit legend trainee” (“Big Hit legend trainee”) before his debut.

“Yeonjun” said, “I practiced relentlessly with the desperation that if it doesn’t work this time, I’ll have to go to the military,” explaining the driving force that allowed him to hold onto the No. 1 spot in previous end-of-month evaluations. He added that he showcased, live for the first time since his debut, the song that had been the first to recognize his skills during his trainee days, adding authenticity to the stage. At the end of the broadcast, he also unveiled a new-song “Ice Cream” challenge stage that synced up with MC “Seong Si-kyung” and the audience, once again imprinting his value as a performance craftsman.