Artists pour their heart and soul into creating their debut albums, hoping to captivate listeners and make their mark. Music is a universal language that resonates deeply with people from all walks of life. It has the power to bring people together, evoke emotions, and create lasting memories. When it comes to album debuts, the impact they can have on the music industry is immeasurable. And what is the best way to know who the best singers around Asia other than Spotify are? So, if you are interested in getting to know your favorite group, below are the top 10 biggest album debuts on the global Spotify chart.
1. Golden- Junkook (195.3M)
Jeon Jung-kook, also known as Jungkook, is a South Korean singer. He is a member of the boyband BTS. He was born on 1 September 1997. He is 26 years old. Golden is the debut studio album by South Korean singer Jungkook of BTS, released on November 3, 2023. It was preceded by the singles Seven and 3D; and a third, Standing Next to You, which was released concurrently with the album. The album entered the charts in twenty-five countries and topped the South Korean, Belgian, France, Lithuanian, and Japanese album charts. It reached the top ten in fourteen countries including France, Australia, Germany, and in the United Kingdom. it debuted at number three, becoming the highest-charting album by a Korean solo artist. In the United States, Golden debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 210,200 equivalent album units earned. It has sold over 2.4 million copies worldwide.
2. Smithereens- Joji (95.9M)
Joji (George Kusunoki Miller) is a stage name, musician, and online sensation from Japan. His birthdate is September 18, 1992. The man's age is 31. On November 4, 2022, Japanese singer-songwriter Joji released Smithereens, his third studio album. The singles "Yukon" (Interlude) and "Glimpse of Us" came before it. On June 10, 2022, Smithereens released Glimpse of Us as their lead single. Later on, the song reached the highest position on the charts in both New Zealand and Australia. Along with the official announcement of the album on August 26, 2022, the second single "Yukon (Interlude)" was released. The album and its third single, "Die for You," were both released on November 4, 2022.
3. Nectar- Joji (94.4M)
Joji (George Kusunoki Miller) is a stage name, musician, and online sensation from Japan. His birthdate is September 18, 1992. The man's age is 31. On September 25, 2020, Japanese singer-songwriter Joji released his second studio album, Nectar. On April 17, 2020, the album's lead song "Gimme Love" was released. With contributions by Benee, Lil Yachty, Omar Apollo, Yves Tumor, and Rei Brown, it features the songs Sanctuary, Run, Gimme Love, Daylight (with Diplo), and Your Man.
4. Layover-V (86M)
Kim Tae-hyung, also known as V, is a South Korean singer and a member of the boy band BTS. He was born on 30 December 1995. He is 28 years old. Layover is the debut studio album by South Korean singer V of BTS. It was released on September 8, 2023. Layover debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 in the United States, with 100,000 equivalent album units earned in its first week. This figure comprises 88,000 pure sales; 9,000 streaming equivalent albums and 3,000 track equivalent albums. With this, V tied with bandmates Jimin and Suga as the highest-charting Korean solo artists in Billboard chart history. Layover received a nomination for Album of the Year at the upcoming MAMA Awards while Love Me Again was nominated in the Best Vocal Performance – Male Solo and Song of the Year categories. The following month, it was nominated for the Million Top 10 award at the Melon Music Awards.
5. FACE-Jimin (85.2M)
Park Ji-min, also known as Jimin, is a South Korean singer and dancer. He is a member of the boyband BTS. He was born on 13 October 1995. He is 28 years old. Face is the debut studio album by South Korean singer Jimin BTS. Released on March 24, 2023. Face debuted at number two in the United States, on April 8, 2023, issue of the Billboard 200, making Jimin the first artist to debut as high on the chart with a debut project since Olivia Rodrigo's Sour opened at number one in 2021. Jimin became the highest-charting Korean soloist of all time on the Billboard 200, surpassing the record previously set by RM, the leader of the same group who peaked at number three with Indigo in December 2022. The album sold 20,000 copies in its second week.
6. BORN PINK-BLACKPINK (33.1M)
Blackpink is a South Korean girl group. It has four members which are Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Blackpink debuted in August 2016 with their single album Square One. Born Pink is the second studio album by South Korean girl group Blackpink, released on September 16, 2022. Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Uproxx named Born Pink one of the best albums released in 2022. Its singles, Pink Venom and Shut Down were also named among the best songs of 2022. The Born Pink World Tour drew 1.8 million attendees in total across 66 shows, making it the most-attended concert tour by a Korean girl group, and broke the record held by Spice Girls' Spice World – 2019 Tour to become the highest-grossing concert tour of all time by a female group.
7. Butter- BTS (20.9M)
The Bangtan Boys, or BTS for short, are a group of boy bands from South Korea. In 2010, it came into being. Junkook, V, RM, Jin, Suga, and J-hope make up the seven members. Their debut was in 2013. The South Korean boy band BTS has a song called "Butters" on their album. May 21, 2021 was the date of its digital single release. More than 30 additional countries also had the song in their top ten. There was also a remix that featured Megan Thee Stallion, an American rapper. It was crowned the summer's top song by Billboard. Among all songs searched for in 2020, this one ranked eighth on Google.
8. Indigo-RM (20.6M)
South Korean rapper, composer, and record producer Kim Nam-joon goes by the stage name RM. He spearheads the BTS boy band from South Korea. His birthdate is September 12, 1994. Thirty years is his age. South Korean rapper RM of BTS released his debut studio album, Indigo, on December 2, 2022. Wild Flower, the ninth track on the album, was unveiled as the lead single on November 25, 2022. It features vocals by Youjeen of Cherry Filter. It made its South Korean debut in the 49th week of the Circle Digital Chart at position 75.
9. D-DAY- Suga (20M)
Rapper, composer, and record producer Min Yoon-gi goes by more than just Suga and Agust D. He comes from South Korea. His birthdate is March 9, 1993. Thirty years is his age. Rapper Agust D. of South Korea released his first studio album, D-Day. The mixtapes Agust D (2016) and D-2 (2020) preceded its release on April 21, 2023, making it the third part of a trilogy. Members of BTS including J-Hope, IU, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Woosung from the Rose make guest appearances on the album. Along with the album's debut, two tracks from the project People Pt. 2—which included IU and Haegeum—were released for marketing. With 140,000 A/E units, including 122,000 album sales, D-Day debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 in the US. No. 10 in the US album chart is Suga's first.
10. Jack In The Box- J-Hope (17.9M)
Jung Ho-seok is a multi-talented artist from South Korea. He raps, writes songs, performs dances, and produces music. His stage name is J-Hope. On February 18, 1994, he entered this world. His age is 29. J-Hope, a rapper from South Korea, made his debut with the album Jack in the Box. July 15, 2022 was the date of its release. With the lead single "More" and the follow-up "Arson," it features ten tracks. The album's HOPE Edition version, which came out in August 2023, re-entered the Billboard 200 at number six and garnered 50,000 album-equivalent units during the week of August 24. Several US Billboard charts also featured J-Hope's music from the album. Its debut position on the Billboard 200 chart was number seventeen.
