News of Jimin‘s long-awaited solo debut album finally being scheduled for release in March has taken the world by storm. Social media and numerous media outlets, including major TV channels and online publications, have all been buzzing with the news [read more here], and this enthusiasm has translated into actions, as witnessed by the high demand for the album during the ongoing pre-sale period.
Everyone who has been waiting for this release is rushing to get their hands on a copy of the album since pre-orders were opened, both online and in retail stores. This has led to reports of the different versions of the album going out of stock in various retail outlets and online stores around the world, with these different versions of the album also ranking as Best Sellers on several countries’ music platforms, accomplishing all this in just a week since preorders started.
Some of the outlets and platforms where the album has sold out include Target store in the USA (now restocked), Universal Music Mexico, where a second round of pre-orders also went out of stock in just 8 hours after restocking, Mondadori store in Italy, and Universal Music Group Africa‘s website. Evidently, demand for ‘FACE’ is not limited to one region but is widespread across the globe, showing Jimin’s global influence.
On other platforms, the different versions of the album are also ranking on the ‘Best Seller’ and ‘Popular’ lists, again demonstrating Jimin’s huge popularity that has translated to high demand for his work, thanks to his top-tier vocals, dance skills, and mesmerizing visuals on top of having such a warm and charming personality.
Some platforms with the album ranking as a ‘Best Seller’ include Amazon and Barnes & Noble online stores in the USA, ktown4u, a global platform where the album immediately topped the daily and weekly sales chart, FNAC website in Belgium and France, Platekompaniet online store in Norway, and Bengan online store in Sweden, to name a few.
If this is any indication of performance, Jimin’s solo debut album ‘FACE’ is expected to put him on the map as a force to reckon with in the music industry, and as an artist who will be remembered for a long time.
The pre-release track will be out on March 17 at 1 PM KST, while the full album will be on March 24 at 1 PM KST.
