Chaeyoung twice recently dropped his first solo album with full figure, Lil Fantasy Vol.1But his sales trajectory quickly became a heated topic between fans and Netizen. While the anticipation for his solo debut was high, the numbers raised their eyebrows due to a sudden and dramatic decline.
The release day, the album sold an impressive 114,423 copies, reporting a strong initial support. However, the momentum has vanished almost immediately. On the second day, sales collapsed to only 287 copies, with the third day showing only a slight increase to 369. By the fourth day, sales increased to 9,831 copies again, but the overall reduction tendency has left many amazed.
The clear contrast becomes more evident than the solo efforts of other members twice. NayeonThe second mini album N / a recorded 286,290 copies on his first day, while Jihyodebut AREA exceeded 361,000. Although these outputs also had a decrease in the following days, their figures on the first day toured on those of Chaeyoung, underlining a remarkable gap in the impact of the market.
The situation aroused online divided reactions. Some Netizens derived the strong decline, while others defended Chaeyoung, criticizing the tendency to measure the value of an idol exclusively based on the sales and performance of the graphic designer. The supporters also stressed that his album reflects his art and individuality, distinguishing him from the typical idol projects.
Despite the controversy, Lil Fantasy Vol.1 He has already left his mark as one of the most discussed versions in recent weeks. The fact that sales stabilized to go on remains uncertain, but Chaeyung’s bold is undeniable.
Sources: Koreaboo
