Kim Hojoong's First Full-Length Album Sells 410,000 Copies in Less Than a Day... Idol-Level Power

Fan Meeting Movie Sells Out 20,000 Seats in 4 Hours... Booking Rate Ranks 2nd

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Singer Kim Ho-jung's first full-length album sold over 410,000 copies in less than a day after its release.

On the 23rd, Kim Ho-jung's agency, Saenggak-eul Boyeojuneun Entertainment, announced that the sales of Kim Ho-jung's first full-length album 'Uri-ga' released that day reached 411,960 copies (based on Hanteo Chart as of 4 PM on the 23rd).

This is an exceptionally high sales volume for a trot album, comparable to the first-week sales of top-tier idol groups.

'Uri-ga' had pre-order sales of 370,000 copies as of the 4th.

Before the album release, members of Kim Ho-jung's fan cafe 'Tbaroti' posted photos of receipts showing purchases of dozens of copies of 'Uri-ga' to encourage buying.

The double title tracks 'Mangae' and 'Usan-i Eopseoyo' also ranked high on real-time charts.

The 'Uri-ga' digital tracks were released on music sites on the 5th, prior to the physical album release.

The movie capturing Kim Ho-jung's first fan meeting 'Uri-ga Cheoeum-euro' is also expected to be a hit.

'Geudae, Gomapso: Kim Ho-jung Saengae Cheot Fan Meeting Movie,' opening on the 29th in 90 theaters nationwide, surpassed 20,000 seats sold within about 4 hours after ticket reservations began that day.

According to the Korea Film Council's integrated ticketing system, the movie ranked second in reservation rate that day.

Meanwhile, Kim Ho-jung, a classically trained vocalist, placed 4th in TV Chosun's 'Mr. Trot.' Despite controversies including conflicts with his former manager, he boasts a strong fandom with over 85,000 fan cafe members.