Irene from Red Velvet tops iTunes charts and sets record for first-week sales by female SM soloist

Red Velvet’s Irene has made a strong solo debut with her mini album "Like A Flower," released on November 26. The album quickly reached No. 1 on iTunes charts in at least 21 countries, including New Zealand and Brazil. In addition to topping international charts, Irene's album achieved the highest first-week sales for any female soloist from SM Entertainment. It sold over 250,000 copies on its first day, according to Hanteo Chart. Irene's success marks a significant milestone in her career, with six days remaining in the sales week to potentially increase her record.