(G)I-DLE Minnie Sweeps Global Charts with Solo Debut Album HER: 23 Countries Charted, QQ Music Bestseller No. 1
Minnie, a member of the globally renowned K-pop group (G)I-DLE, has made a powerful solo debut with her first mini-album HER. Released on January 21, 2025, the album has already dominated global music charts, showcasing her immense popularity and artistic talent.
Chart-Topping Success Across the Globe
Minnie’s HER achieved remarkable milestones shortly after its release:
- QQ Music: The album soared to No. 1 on both the Daily and Weekly Digital Bestsellers charts in China.
- iTunes: It ranked No. 3 on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart and No. 5 on the European iTunes Album Chart. Additionally, it topped album charts in Russia and one other country, charting in a total of 23 countries.
- Apple Music: The album reached as high as No. 3 on the Apple Music Album Chart and entered charts in 41 countries.
The title track “HER” also gained significant attention, charting in five countries on iTunes. Its music video secured the No. 1 spot on QQ Music’s K-pop Music Video Chart and ranked No. 2 on its Overall Music Video Chart.
Domestic Recognition
In South Korea, HER made an immediate impact even before its release, topping real-time search rankings on major music platforms like Melon and Genie. Following its release, the album climbed the real-time charts of Melon, Genie, and Bugs, proving Minnie’s strong domestic fanbase.
A Personal Touch
During a live broadcast celebrating the album’s release, Minnie shared insights about HER. She explained that the two versions of the album—2035C ver. & 6050C ver.—were inspired by Pantone color codes to reflect its artistic concept of “self-portrait” and “exhibition.”
Minnie expressed gratitude to her fans (Neverland), saying:
“I’m so happy to finally share these songs that I’ve been preparing for so long. I wanted everything to be perfect, which is why it took some time. Thank you for waiting so patiently—I love you all.”
Minnie Solo Upcoming Activities
Minnie is set to perform her first music show stage for “HER” on Mnet’s M Countdown on January 23, further exciting fans worldwide.
Minnie’s solo debut with HER not only highlights her individual artistry but also reinforces (G)I-DLE’s reputation as a group of multi-talented artists. Fans eagerly anticipate how this solo chapter will shape her career moving forward.
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