BTS Jimin Proves His Brand Power Once Again As His Wall Street Journal Cover Broke Sales Records
BTS member Jimin is making some noise again after his solo cover for Wall Street Journal's Innovators Issue magazine got the highest sales in South Korea.
BTS Jimin's Exuding Star Factor and Brand Power
Reports claimed that Jimin has, once again, proven how wide his influence is. In fact, based on records of two major bookselling platforms in South Korea, the Innovator Issue of the BTS member placed sixth on the Yes24 Monthly Chart while it nabbed the 10th spot on the Interpark website.
Most, if not all, fans can recall that Wall Street Journal proclaimed, in November, BTS as its 2020 Music Innovator. The American business-focused international daily newspaper stated that V, Jungkook, Jimin, Suga, Jin, RM, and J-Hope deserve all the accolades they have received.
It even acknowledged the fact that the South Korean all-male band have amassed a solid number of followers called ARMYS, dominated the top music charts in the United States, and smashed online viewing records many times over. However, amid their undeniable success, BTS did not forget to help and support humanitarian causes such as the Black Lives Matter.
When the Wall Street Journal started accepting preorders, Jimin's cover got the most number of orders among other solo covers in numerous online bookstores in South Korea. On Nov. 19, as per Yes24, Jimin's cover sold a total of 26,550 copies already, followed by V (15,360), Jungkook (13,800), Jin (9,000), Suga (7,800), RM (3,240), and J-Hope (2,460), respectively.
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BTS member Jimin, also, nabbed the No. 1 spot on Aladdin's list, at the time, with 19,110 total number of sales, followed by Jungkook (9,510), V (8,010), Jin (6,710), Suha (5,310), RM (1,710) and J-Hope (1,610). The "Dynamite" singer, also, got the top spots on the Interpark and Kyobobook Weekly Best Sales lists at the time.
In the same month, BTS member Jimin was, also, included in the Top Idols list for 16 consecutive months. The "Life Goes On" singer even took the highest spot in the Top Boy Group Members list for 25 consecutive months. No other K-Pop idols have achieved these records up to this writing.
BTS Jimin Shocked ARMYs with His Exemplary Rapping Skills
Meanwhile, numerous fans were astounded after hearing Jimin rap during a performance at the recently concluded 2020 Fact Music Awards. The singer had to step up and fill in Suga's shoes during the show since the latter is still recovering from his shoulder surgery. While most ARMYS are aware of his impressive vocals, they did not expect that he could slay Suga's part with such ease and grace.
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During the event, BTS won four awards, namely: Listeners' Choice, Artist of the Year, Worldwide Icon, and Daesang, or the Grand Prize. Early this year, V, Jungkook, Jimin, Suga, Jin, RM, and J-Hope, also, earned their first Grammy nomination for the Best Pop Duo/Group category. Even their second album in 2020, titled "BE" and its carrier single "Life Goes On" have been dominating the music charts lately, which proves that BTS is definitely one of the greatest K-Pop groups of all time.
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Written by Nica Vaughn.
