EXO’s Baekhyun has officially made a remarkable solo breakthrough on the international music scene with his latest mini album, Essence of Reverie.
On June 3, 2025, Billboard announced that Baekhyun had debuted on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart at No. 121 — marking his first-ever solo appearance on this highly competitive weekly ranking of the most popular albums in the United States.
The success of Essence of Reverie goes beyond the Billboard 200. The album soared to No. 1 on Billboard’s World Albums chart, underscoring Baekhyun’s strong global fanbase and influence within the world music category.
Additionally, the album secured impressive positions on several other Billboard charts: it ranked No. 4 on both the Top Album Sales and Top Current Album Sales charts, making it the fourth best-selling album in the U.S. for the week ending June 7. The album also made its mark by entering the Independent Albums chart at No. 19.
Baekhyun’s solo success also revitalized his presence on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart, where he climbed to the No. 1 spot for the first time.
This is a significant achievement that highlights his rising profile as a solo artist beyond his activities with EXO.
Moreover, he reached a new peak on the Artist 100 chart at No. 35, which measures artist activity across key metrics including sales, radio airplay, streaming, and social media engagement.
This impressive array of chart achievements demonstrates Baekhyun’s versatility and growing popularity as a solo artist while reaffirming his place as a leading figure in K-pop.
Fans worldwide are celebrating his accomplishments and eagerly supporting his new work.
For those interested in seeing more of Baekhyun, he stars in the variety show EXO’s Travel the World on a Ladder in Geoje & Tongyeong, available on Viki.
He also features in the popular drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, which further showcases his talents beyond music.
Congratulations to Baekhyun on this significant milestone — a testament to his hard work, talent, and dedicated fanbase!
