[Dispatch=Lee Myung-joo] Singer Taeyang proved his global popularity. His new album entered the upper ranks of major overseas charts.

Taeyang released his second EP "QUINTESSENCE" on the 18th. Ten new songs, including the title track "Live Fast Die Slow," were unveiled.

The album performed well on various charts. Immediately after release, it entered the iTunes Worldwide Album Chart at No. 5. On the 19th, it remained at No. 6 on the chart.

It captured listeners worldwide. It ranked in the top 2 across 15 countries and regions. Among these, it took first place in 9 countries and regions including Japan, Thailand, Denmark, and Mexico.

The title track music video also received a strong response. It placed No. 1 on YouTube Music Video Trending Worldwide and No. 9 on the China QQ Music Music Video Korea chart.

With this new album, the artist implemented through music a journey of finding the most important values. The question of the artist's personal narrative was hoped to resonate with listeners.

"Live Fast Die Slow" is a song about maintaining one's center amid reality flowing rapidly. It contains the determination not to stop even if the end is unknown.

Meanwhile, BIGBANG, to which Taeyang belongs, will hold a world tour starting in August to commemorate its 20th debut anniversary.

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