BTS Suga's solo album receives 'Gold' certification from Japan Record Association

BTS' Suga's solo album 'D-DAY' added another achievement.

According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan on the 12th, Suga's solo album 'D-DAY', released on the 21st of last month, achieved 'gold' certification (as of April 2023) with cumulative shipments of more than 100,000 copies locally. According to the cumulative shipment of singles and albums, the Recording Industry Association of Japan awards gold (more than 100,000 copies), platinum (more than 250,000 copies), double platinum (more than 500,000 copies), triple platinum (more than 750,000 copies), and million (more than 1 million copies) each month. or more), etc. are granted.

With the release of 'D-DAY', Suga went straight to first place in Japan's Oricon 'Weekly Digital Album Ranking' and 'Daily Album Ranking', proving his strong popularity in Japan. 'D-DAY' ranked 3rd in Japan's Oricon 'Monthly Album Ranking' (as of April 2023).

'D-DAY' is the complete work of the Agust D Trilogy (3-part series) following the mixtapes 'Agust D' (2016) and 'D-2' (2020). The title song 'Haegeum' entered the 'Hot 100' at No. 58 on the US Billboard's latest chart (as of May 6), and 'D-DAY' ranked No. 2 on the 'Billboard 200', breaking Suga's highest personal ranking. In addition, 'D-DAY' sold more than 1.07 million copies on the first day of release (based on Hanteo Chart's tally), becoming a 'million seller' and setting a new record for the highest number of albums sold on the first day of release among albums by Korean solo artists.

Meanwhile, Suga will hold 'SUGA | ‘Agust D-DAY TOUR’ continues.

Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr