NCT's Taeyong dropped his full-length solo album WYLD on May 18. Within hours of release, both the album and its title track topped iTunes charts across multiple countries.
The album and "WYLD" climbed to the top of regional iTunes stores immediately upon midnight release. According to Soompi, the 28-year-old singer achieved the feat across numerous markets simultaneously.
Taeyong had teased the comeback for months. Fans celebrated the release with trending hashtags and fan-made art across social media platforms.
The NCT leader is one of K-pop's most established solo acts. The album's immediate chart performance demonstrates the strength of his fanbase.
