EXO’s Baekhyun’s “Essence Of Reverie” Achieves Highest 1st-Week Sales Of Any Solo Album In 2025

EXO’s Baekhyun’s latest comeback is off to a strong start!

Last week, Baekhyun made his highly-anticipated return with his new solo mini album “Essence of Reverie” on May 19. Less than three days after its release, the EP had already surpassed 1 million sales, making it Baekhyun’s second solo album to sell over 1 million copies within its first week.

Hanteo Chart has now reported that “Essence of Reverie” went on to sell a total of 1,066,905 copies in the first week of its release (May 19 to 25)—marking the highest first-week sales of any solo album released thus far in 2025.

Congratulations to Baekhyun on his impressive achievement!

Watch Baekhyun in EXO’s variety show “EXO’s Travel the World on a Ladder in Geoje & Tongyeong” on Viki below:

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Or check out his drama “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo” below:

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