Artist JUNHEE is gaining momentum worldwide as global music fans continue to show enthusiastic support, sparking high expectations for another chart resurgence.
According to Fan Entertainment on November 4, JUNHEE’s track “Supernova (00:00)” from his first solo mini album The First Day & Night ranked No. 20 on the Daily All Genres Chart of U.S. music platform Genius, drawing significant attention. The song also achieved No. 4 on the Daily R&B Genres Chart and No. 94 on the Weekly R&B Genres Chart—an exceptional feat for a K-pop solo artist. Other album tracks, including “Too Bad (15:00)” and “Tattoo (With Jiham, WoW, BK, Yuchan) (12:30)”, simultaneously entered the Genius R&B Chart’s Top 30 at No. 25 and No. 27, respectively, showcasing JUNHEE’s wide musical spectrum and growing global appeal.
As “Supernova (00:00)” surged in popularity, the official album hashtag #TheFirstDayandNight climbed to No. 2 on the global trending list of X (formerly Twitter). Remarkably, it ranked higher than the worldwide seasonal trend #Halloween, an impressive achievement reached purely through organic fan engagement—without any paid marketing or promotional campaigns.
Such a result is exceptionally rare for an emerging solo artist to reach the top ranks of the U.S. trending charts without an official campaign. This milestone symbolizes the strong synergy between JUNHEE’s artistry and his global fandom’s unity, marking not just a viral social media moment but a promising signal of a potential global resurgence for “Supernova (00:00).”
An industry insider commented, “It’s highly meaningful for a newly debuted solo artist to enter Genius’s main chart rankings. This indicates both growing U.S. fandom engagement and the strong musical quality of JUNHEE’s work. The rising trend of ‘Supernova (00:00)’ is likely to continue expanding across major global streaming platforms.”
Through this latest success, JUNHEE has further solidified his presence as a K-pop solo artist. With musical depth and organic fan-driven momentum fueling his growth, anticipation is high for what new records and achievements his next steps will bring.
Written by Kim Su Jin
Translated by Lee So Yun
