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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1962, Roger Wolfe Kahn, American composer and bandleader (born 1907) passed away. In 1966, Taiji, Japanese bass player and songwriter (died 2011) was born. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 2003, Benny Carter, American trumpet player, saxophonist, and composer (born 1907) passed away. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Yeonjun tops first-day sales among Korean soloists this year
Tomorrow X Together’s Yeonjun has set a new personal sales record with his second solo EP, “No Labels: Part 02.” According to Hanteo Chart, the EP sold 661,924 copies on its release day, Friday, topping the daily physical album sales chart. The figure surpassed the first-week sales of his previous solo EP, “No Labels: Part 01,” which sold 601,105 copies during its first week of release. The album also recorded the highest first-day sales among Korean solo artists this year, according to Big Hit
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