IFPI announced the top 10 music markets in 2020 and ‘D-2’ by Agust D is the FIRST album by a Korean Soloist to chart #1 in all of them and did it upon release! “D-2” charted #1 in US, Japan, UK, Germany, France, South Korea, China, Canada, Australia, and Netherlands. Agust D’s (BTS’ Suga) Mixtape “D-2” was released 22nd May 2020. The mixtape consists of ten tracks, with songs sung and rapped in both Korean and English. Its lyrics share the rapper’s viewpoint on the current world.
The album peaked at 11 on the Billboard 200, at 7 on the Official UK Chart and at 2 on the ARIA chart, setting 3 new records for the highest-ranking mixtape in the US, UK and Australia by a Korean solo artist. Agust D’s D-2 Mixtape: A Historic Milestone in Korean Soloist Achievements.
In May 2020, Agust D (also known as SUGA from BTS) released his second mixtape, D-2, marking a significant moment in the global music industry. This release not only showcased his artistic growth but also set unprecedented records for a Korean soloist on international charts.
D-2 debuted at No. 11 on the U.S. Billboard 200, the highest position for a Korean solo artist at that time. In the United Kingdom, it entered the Official Albums Chart at No. 7, making Agust D the first Korean soloist to achieve a Top 10 album in the UK. citeturn0search0 The mixtape also reached No. 2 on Australia’s ARIA chart, further solidifying its global impact.
On Spotify, D-2 garnered over 42.9 million streams in its first week, setting a record for the biggest opening week for a Korean soloist. By September 2022, the mixtape surpassed 600 million streams, becoming the first album by a Korean soloist to achieve this milestone.
The title track, “Daechwita,” blends traditional Korean music with modern hip-hop, reflecting Agust D’s ability to fuse cultural elements with contemporary sounds. The song debuted at No. 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Rap Digital Song Sales Chart, a first for a Korean artist.
D-2‘s success across major music markets in 2020 underscores Agust D’s influence as a solo artist and highlights the global reach of Korean music.
The tracks are, “Moonlight” “Daechwita” What Do You Think?” “Strange ft. RM” “28 ft. Niihwa” “Burn It ft. MAX” “People” “Honsool (drinking alone)” “Interlude: set me free” and “Dear my friend ft. Kim Jong-wan”
Congratulations Agust D!
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