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Taeyang, a member of the boy group BIGBANG, has received positive signals on various overseas charts immediately upon his comeback.
On the 18th, Taeyang released his second EP, 'QUINTESSENCE', and demonstrated his prowess on overseas charts with the title track 'LIVE FAST DIE SLOW' and its music video.
'QUINTESSENCE' is Taeyang's first studio album in approximately nine years, ranking fifth on the iTunes Worldwide Album Chart and announcing a fresh start. Notably, it claimed the number one spot in seven countries and the number two spot in eight countries, showing strong momentum. Furthermore, it showcased its global influence extending beyond Asia to Europe, South America, and Africa.
The music video for the title track 'LIVE FAST DIE SLOW', which visualizes the race contained within the song, is also receiving a hot response. After topping the domestic YouTube Music Video Trending Worldwide chart, it also reached number nine on the QQ Music Music Video South Korea chart, the largest music streaming site in China, capturing the hearts of fans in the Chinese-speaking world.
'LIVE FAST DIE SLOW' is a song declaring a commitment to living intensely during times when one must maintain their own center amidst the rapidly flowing reality. Along with its paradoxical message expressed through the image of pain and destruction burning brightly, it conveys a strong will to keep moving forward without stopping, even on a path with no end.
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