(G)I-DLE's Minnie Takes the World by Storm with Her Solo Debut 'HER'

(G)I-DLE's Minnie has made a spectacular solo debut, sweeping global charts with her first mini-album, 'HER'. Released on the 21st, 'HER' quickly climbed to the top of China's QQ Music daily and weekly digital bestseller charts. It also secured impressive positions on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart at number 3 and the European iTunes Album Chart at number 5, showcasing Minnie's international appeal.

The album achieved number 1 on iTunes album charts in two countries, including Russia, and charted in a total of 23 countries. Additionally, it reached as high as number 3 on the Apple Music Album Chart, entering charts in 41 countries and drawing widespread attention.

The title track 'HER' made it onto iTunes charts in five countries, while its music video ranked number 1 on QQ Music's K-pop Music Video Chart and number 2 on the overall music video chart. Even before its official release, 'HER' topped real-time search charts on domestic music sites and climbed real-time charts on Melon, Genie, and Bugs, signaling a strong start.

To celebrate the release, Minnie held a live broadcast on her official YouTube channel, sharing a meaningful moment with her fans. During the broadcast, she unveiled two versions of the album (2035C ver. & 6050C ver.), explaining the artistic concept behind the album's naming inspired by pantone codes, reflecting the album's theme of self-portraits and exhibitions.

Minnie expressed her gratitude towards her fans, saying, 'I'm so happy to finally share the songs I've prepared for a long time. It took a while because I wanted everything to be perfect. I'm so thankful and love you all for waiting.'

Fans can look forward to Minnie's first music show performance of 'HER' on Mnet's 'M Countdown' on the 23rd.