Jaejoong Kim tops Japan's Oricon chart for the first time in 3 years

Singer Kim Jaejoong topped the Oricon chart.

According to the latest chart released by Japan's Oricon, Kim Jaejoong's new album 'Love Covers III', which was officially released in Japan on the 1st, ranked first in the Oricon Daily Album Ranking category (October 31, 2023).

Furthermore, Jaejoong Kim achieved the feat of ranking first in Tower Records' 'Daily Album Sales' (2023.10.31), HMV's 'Comprehensive CD Daily Chart' (2023.10.31), and iTunes' 'Daily Album Ranking' (2023.10.31). At the same time, it shows tremendous power.

'Love Covers' is a cover album series that Jaejoong Kim has been releasing since 2019. 'Love Covers I' won the Planning Award at the 61st Japan Record Awards and 'Best 3 Albums (Asia Category)' at the 34th Japan Golden Disk Awards. has received a lot of love.

This 'Love Covers III', released three years after 'Love covers II' released in July 2020, includes the title song 'Gramorous Sky' and 'the heart to see, the heart to think' as the theme. A total of 7 selected songs are included, and it contains not only recent hit songs but also songs requested by fans, adding to its specialness.

In particular, this album is receiving even more attention because it is an album that clearly shows CSO Kim Jae-joong, who established a new agency, iNKODE (Encode) Entertainment, as an artist.

Kim Jaejoong is also focusing on creating the next generation of K-pop idols, and has been actively engaged in activities such as appearing on various contents such as the recent Asian tour and the YouTube content 'Jaefriend'.

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