NCT Mark announced a successful solo debut by topping various global charts with his first solo album ‘The Firstfruit’. Released on the 7th, Mark’s first solo album ‘The Firstfruit’ ranked first on major music charts such as Hanteo Chart, Circle Chart Retail Album Chart, and the title track ‘1999’ also topped the Bugs real-time chart simultaneously, showcasing the hot interest from music fans.
Moreover, Mark ranked first on China’s QQ Music digital album sales chart with this album, topped Japan’s local platform AWA real-time rising chart, and ranked first on the iTunes Top Album chart in 14 regions worldwide (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Poland, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam), including a total of 24 regions in the Top 10 such as Germany, Japan, India, Sweden, and Australia. On the 7th, Mark held a debut showcase at Seongsu Culture & Art Yard FB Theater where he premiered album tracks like the title song ‘1999’, ‘Righteous’, ‘Raincouver’, and ‘Too Much’, as well as his first solo song ‘Child’, appearing for the first time in 3 years, thereby solidifying the musical color and narrative of ‘Solo Artist’ Mark.
At the end of the showcase, Mark expressed, “I made this album wishing my sincerity would be conveyed.”
“As I got to know myself better through long hours of work, I hope this album reaches you in a meaningful way.”
He expressed heartfelt comments saying, “I was really nervous today, thank you for your support. Now that the activities are starting, I will do my best, so please keep an eye on me.” Reporter Kim Ji-hye jahye2@edaily.co.kr
