Singer MJ proved his global influence by achieving notable results on major domestic and international music charts with his first single album.
The title track of MJ's new single album released on the 19th, Right..? — "1~10, 1 minute before (stopped at 9)" — topped the iTunes Top Songs chart in seven countries and regions, including Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, as of 10 a.m. on the 20th. In addition, it entered the charts in a total of 17 regions, including No. 2 in Peru and No. 3 in Paraguay.
Domestic music charts have also been strong. The title track reached No. 2 on Bugs real-time chart and settled at No. 88 on the Melon Hot 100 (within 30 days of release), continuing to receive favorable reviews. The album track ただいまalso ranked high on iTunes Top Songs charts in several countries, including Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica, showing that the whole album is receiving balanced love.
The new release Right..? is a meaningful album that announces MJ's full-scale move as a singer-songwriter. He personally planned the album's core concept and took a leading role in writing and composing, embedding his own solid musical identity. The title track "1~10, 1 minute before (stopped at 9)" expresses clumsy and untruthful feelings in the face of unrequited love in MJ's unique cheerful mood, evoking deep empathy. In the released music video, he playfully acted out an oddly nerdy character, further enhancing the song's charm.
Having marked a successful solo return with a highly complete album, MJ plans to continue a busy promotional schedule, appearing on various music shows and diverse content starting with the M Countdown stage airing today (the 20th).
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