He reacted with class, not anger.
Koreaboo
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As time has passed, the emphasis on selling physical albums has only increased for those in the K-Pop industry. Fans love collecting (a reasonable number of) versions of their favorite releases, while a measure of a group’s success is the total number of albums sold.
Many singers have achieved massive heights with album sales; several have hit the one-million seller mark and above.
SEVENTEEN’s FML is one of the albums that have been sold the most in history. | Pledis Entertainment
However, one K-Pop idol personally reacted to low first-day album sales, earning attention. In 2016, the boy group IMFACT debuted under Star Empire Entertainment.
IMFACT | Star Empire Entertainment
They remained active as a group until Jeup began his military service in 2020, with members then making solo debuts. In 2022, IMFACT were announced to have not renewed their contracts with Star Empire, though the group stated that they were not disbanding. They have since been inactive as the members focused on other pursuits.
Underrated And Gorgeous Third Generation K-Pop Idol Set To Release His First Solo Album
Ungjae, also now known as HELLO GLOOM, has since released more solo music under the label he co-established, WAYBETTER. The singer released his 4th single album, Mamacita, back on March 22, 2024.
Ungjae (HELLO GLOOM) | WAYBETTER
While the digital version was released on March 22, March 27 marked the first day of sales of the physical version of the album, and according to the Hanteo Chart, the singer’s album only sold nine copies its first day of sales.
| Hanteo Chart
This information was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a fan account dedicated to sharing official album stats. Surprisingly, the artist responded to this tweet with a bit of surprise, thanked fans for buying his album, and said he was “not ashamed” of the results so far.
[HT] HELLO GLOOM (@helloglxxm) 4th Single Album
DAY 1: 9
TOTAL: 9#HELLOGLOOM #헬로글룸 pic.twitter.com/lS13scLov8
— KOREAN SALES (@koreansales_twt) March 27, 2024
Damn,, But thank you so much fans for buying my album. Actually, I’m not ashamed of it. They make our music and music videos really well, so please watch it. I believe they will all like it😬
— HELLO GLOOM (@helloglxxm) March 27, 2024
He replied again, saying he would be proud regardless of the sales. He also retweeted the post, sharing the caption, “It doesn’t matter. We’re gonna be fine anyway.”
Whether it’s nine or one, my fans who loved my album, I’ll be a proud artist
— HELLO GLOOM (@helloglxxm) March 27, 2024
It doesn’t matter. We’re gonna be fine anyway😏 https://t.co/73rKW5wKF5
— HELLO GLOOM (@helloglxxm) March 27, 2024
Many have praised the star for his positive attitude, including the chart account, who broke character to praise the release.
Your new song is so good btw! You caught my attention with “Eyes On Me” but all of your songs are certified bangers! 🔥
— KOREAN SALES (@koreansales_twt) March 27, 2024
he won idgaf war how do not care any 9 sales but tbh king i will be stanning and streaming https://t.co/xf0xSGop0x
— closed || new acc @balltaerae (@ollieloong) March 27, 2024
HELLO GLOOM and label co-founder from20 (former BIGSTAR member Raehwan) are still going strong, with from20 scheduled to release his 2nd full album in just a few weeks.
from20(프롬트웬티) 2nd Studio Album ‘Rated R’
26.06.26 (FRI) 18:00 (KST)
Pre-Save & Pre-Orderhttps://t.co/s83MHcIsZT#from20 #프롬트웬티#RatedR #BIGBOY pic.twitter.com/tLMgB9G22v
— WAY BETTER Official (@WAYBETTER_GB) June 13, 2026