Suho
South Korean singer-songwriter and actor (born 1991) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kim Jun-myeon (Korean: 김준면; born May 22, 1991), better known by his stage name Suho (Korean: 수호; lit. guardian),[1] is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. He is the leader of the South Korean-Chinese boy group Exo and its sub-unit Exo-K. He debuted as a soloist on March 30, 2020, with the release of his extended play (EP) Self-Portrait. Outside of his musical career, Suho has also starred in various television dramas and movies such as One Way Trip (2016), The Universe's Star (2017), Rich Man (2018), Middle School Girl A (2018), How Are U Bread (2020), Behind Your Touch (2023), and Missing Crown Prince (2024).
Suho | |
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 Suho in November 2024 | |
| Born | Kim Jun-myeon May 22, 1991 Seoul, South Korea |
| Other names | SH2O |
| Education | |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Labels | SM |
| Member of | |
| Website | www |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김준면 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Junmyeon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Chunmyŏn |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 수호 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Suho |
| McCune–Reischauer | Suho |
Early life
Suho was born Kim Jun-myeon on May 22, 1991, in the Yeoui-dong neighborhood of Yeongdeungpo, Seoul.[2] He lives in Apgujeong with his family. During his youth, Suho was the class president in elementary school and the vice-chairman of his school's student body. He graduated from the prestigious Whimoon Middle School and Gaepo High School, where he excelled academically.[3]
Suho became a trainee through SM Entertainment's Casting System in 2006 when he was 16 years old, after being discovered on the streets by an SM casting manager. In 2007, he was cast with a cameo role in the Super Junior film Attack on the Pin-Up Boys.[4]
Career
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2012–2019: Debut and acting career beginnings
Suho was introduced as the tenth member of Exo on February 15, 2012.[5] The group debuted in April 2012 with the extended play Mama with him as their leader.[6] In 2013, Suho voiced the main character Bernard for the Korean dub of the animated movie, Saving Santa.[7] He also recorded the movie's original soundtrack of the same name with Apink's Jung Eun-ji.[8] In February 2014, Suho became a regular host for SBS' weekly music show Inkigayo alongside fellow Exo member Baekhyun, ZE:A member Kwanghee and actress Lee Yu-bi.[9] Suho and Baekhyun left their positions in November 2014 in order to focus on the release of Exo's second studio album.[10]
In January 2015, he starred in SM Entertainment's hologram musical, School OZ, playing the character of Hans alongside labelmates Changmin, Key, Luna, Xiumin and Seulgi.[11] In April 2015, he was a regular cast member in the KBS variety show Fluttering India, where they explored few places in Mumbai, India.[12]
In March 2016, Suho made his big screen debut the indie film One Way Trip, which premiered at the 20th Busan International Film Festival.[13][14] In April 2016, he was confirmed to be starring in the upcoming web drama How Are U Bread. The series is scheduled to be released in Korea and China.[15] In July 2016, Suho and fellow Exo member Chen released a duet titled "Beautiful Accident" as an original soundtrack for the Chinese movie of the same name.[16] Suho starred as the male lead in the MBC drama special The Universe's Star, part of the drama trilogy Three Color Fantasy in January 2017[17] and recorded an original soundtrack titled "Starlight" for the drama.[18] In February 2017, he collaborated with jazz pianist Song Young-joo on "Curtain", the last single from the Station project's first season.[19] In September 2017, it was confirmed that Suho will be the male lead of the film Female Middle Schooler A.[20][21] From December 2017 to March 2018, starred as Crown Prince Rudolf in musical The Last Kiss.[22]
In March 2018, Suho collaborated with Jang Jae-in and released two duets titled "Dinner" and "Do you have a moment".[23] In May 2018, Suho returned to the small screen with the South Korean adaption of the 2012 Japanese drama Rich Man, Poor Woman, playing the role of an IT company founder (portrayed by Shun Oguri in the original).[24][25][26] Suho also starred in Student A, a film adaptation of a webtoon, released in June 2018.[27] From July to August 2018, Suho starred in the musical The Man Who Laughs in the role of Gwynplaine, a pure character with a monster-like face.[28] He received standing ovation and positive feedback for his role from the audience on the musical's first day.[29] On October 28, 2019, a VR Film titled "The Present" is released in which Suho played the role of a young entrepreneur Ha-Neul, along with actors like Shin Ha-Kyun and Kim Seul-gi.[30]
2020–present: Solo debut, military service, and further releases
On March 30, 2020, Suho released his debut EP, Self-Portrait and its lead single "Let's Love", becoming the fourth Exo member to have debuted as a solo artist.[31][32] The EP debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart[33] and has sold over 290,338 copies in South Korea.[34] He won all three main music shows in Korean broadcast during the week and became the first Exo member to do so.[35]
On May 14, Suho enlisted for his mandatory military service as a public service officer.[36][37] He was discharged on February 13, 2022.[38]
On March 10, 2022, it was confirmed that Suho would release his second mini album Grey Suit and its lead single of the same name on April 4, 2022, which was his first comeback following his discharge from the military.[39]
In October 23, Thai actor-singer Mew Suppasit released his single, "Turn Off The Alarm", a collaboration with Suho.[40] On October 27, Suho released "Call me a Freak", a single from the original soundtrack for Korean television series Bad Prosecutor, which stars fellow Exo member D.O.[41]
In March 2023, it was revealed that Suho had been cast as the title role in the South Korean musical production Mozart!, which is set to run from June to August at the Sejong Center in Seoul.[42]
In August 2023, Suho made his small screen comeback in JTBC's Behind Your Touch as one of the lead actors.[43] He then made a cameo appearance in the last episode of the second season of tvN's Arthdal Chronicles on October 23, 2023.[44]
In January 2024, Suho was confirmed to star in MBN's Missing Crown Prince which was released on April 13, 2024.[45] He also recorded the song "Love You More Gradually" (Korean: 아스라이, 더 가까이) for the soundtrack of the series.[46]
In May 2024, Suho announced his third EP titled 1 to 3 along with its double lead singles—one of the same title and "Cheese" featuring labelmate Wendy, which were released on May 31.[47]
Personal life
In 2009, Suho began attending Korea National University of Arts, however, he withdrew from it in 2011 and continued his education at Kyung Hee Cyber University along with fellow Exo members Chanyeol and Baekhyun. There he took classes for the Culture and Arts Department of Business Administration. In 2016, Suho started attending Inha University Graduate School for a master's degree in Culture Management.[48]
Aside from speaking native language Korean, Suho has been practicing English following his discharge from mandatory military service.[49] On May 20, 2022, he delivered a speech as a panel member discussing Hallyu wave in English at Stanford University's Walter H. Shorenstein Asia–Pacific Research Center conference.[49][50]
Philanthropy
Since 2019, Suho has regularly donated his personal items every year for auctions conducted by the Shiny Foundation, a donation organisation founded by the family of SHINee's Jonghyun.[51]
Suho is named in the list of donors who have donated more than ₩50 million (US$38,294.74) at the Seoul National University Hospital.[52]
In April 2024, Suho alongside several South Korean entertainers joined Green Heart Bazaar, a fundraiser organized by UNICEF Korea to aid Palestinian children in Gaza Strip affected by the Israel–Hamas war.[53]
Discography
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Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | ||
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| KOR [33] |
JPN [54] |
US World [55] | ||||
| Self-Portrait |
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1 | 26 | 13 |
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| Grey Suit |
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2 | 12 | — | ||
| 1 to 3 |
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3 | 27 | — | ||
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [64] |
KOR Songs [A][65] | |||
| "Let's Love" (사랑, 하자) | 2020 | 7 | 19 | Self-Portrait |
| "Grey Suit" | 2022 | —[B] | — | Grey Suit |
| "Hurdle" | —[C] | — | ||
| "Cheese" (치즈) (featuring Wendy) |
2024 | —[D] | — | 1 to 3 |
| "1 to 3" (전선면) | —[E] | — | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. | ||||
Collaborations
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (DL) |
Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [64] |
US World [69] | ||||
| "My Hero" (나의 영웅) (with Leeteuk, Kassy & Jo Young-soo) |
2016 | 177 | — | — | SM Station Season 1 |
| "Curtain" (커튼) (with Song Young-joo) |
2017 | 74 | 16 |
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| "Do You Have a Moment" (실례해도 될까요) (with Jang Jae-in) |
2018 | 91 | — | — | Non-album singles |
| "Dinner" (with Jang Jae-in) |
— | 11 | |||
| "Turn Off the Alarm" (with Suppasit Jongcheveevat)[71] |
2022 | — | — | Global Collaboration Project 2022[72] | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. | |||||
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Down. [73] | |||
| "Saving Santa" (with Jung Eun-ji) |
2013 | — | Saving Santa OST |
| "Starlight" (낮에 뜨는 별) (featuring Remi) |
2017 | — | The Universe's Star OST |
| "Beautiful Accident" (with Chen) |
— | Beautiful Accident OST | |
| "Sedansogu" (세단소그) | 2020 | 52 | How Are U Bread OST |
| "Call Me a Freak" | 2022 | 111 | Bad Prosecutor OST Part.4 |
| "Forever" | 2023 | 161 | Gyeongseong Creature OST Part.1 |
| "Love You More Gradually" (아스라이, 더 가까이) | 2024 | 195 | Missing Crown Prince OST Part.1 |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. | |||
Other charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (DL) |
Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [64] |
KOR Songs [A][65] | |||||
| "Beautiful" | 2014 | 75 | — |
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Exology Chapter 1: The Lost Planet | |
| "Playboy" | 2019 | — | — | — | Exo Planet #4 - The Elyxion [dot] | |
| "O2" | 2020 | 91 | 39 | Self-Portrait | ||
| "Made in You" | 75 | 35 | ||||
| "Starry Night" (암막 커튼) | 100 | 43 | ||||
| "Self-Portrait" (자화상) | 88 | 38 | ||||
| "For You Now" (너의 차례) (featuring Younha) |
87 | 42 | ||||
| "Morning Star" | 2022 | —[F] | — | Grey Suit | ||
| "Decanting" | —[G] | — | ||||
| "Bear Hug" (이리 溫) | —[H] | — | ||||
| "Moment" (75분의 1초) | —[I] | — | ||||
| "Mayday" | 2024 | —[J] | — | 1 to 3 | ||
| "Wishful Thinking" | —[K] | — | ||||
| "Moonlight" | —[L] | — | ||||
| "Alright Alright" | —[M] | — | ||||
| "Zero Gravity" (무중력 | —[N] | — | ||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. | ||||||
Songwriting
All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association, unless stated otherwise.[75]
| Year | Artist(s) | Song | Album | Lyrics[O] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credited | With | ||||
| 2018 | Suho with Jang Jae-in | "Do You Have A Moment" | Non-album single | Yes | Jang Jae-in, Kouame Jean Baptiste, Gerongco Robert Tigley, Gerongco Samuel Tigley, Aless Ria Iorio |
| "Dinner" | Yes | Jang Jae-in | |||
| 2020 | Suho | "O2" | Self-Portrait | Yes | DJ HotBoyzZz (Cliff Lin, Ryan Colt Levy, Bryan Cho) |
| "Let's Love" | Yes | Noday, Aisle, Park Moon-chi | |||
| "Made In You" | Yes | minGtion, JUNNY | |||
| "Starry Night" | Yes | Jo Yoon-kyung | |||
| "Self-Portrait" | Yes | B-Rock (CLEF), J-Lin (CLEF), ALBN (CLEF), CLEF CREW | |||
| Suho featuring Younha | "For You Now" | Yes | Bang Hye-hyun (Jam Factory), JUNNY | ||
| 2022 | Suho | "Morning Star" | Grey Suit | Yes | Noday, Gila, Park Moonchi |
| "Grey Suit" | Yes | Jo Yoon-kyung | |||
| "Hurdle" | Yes | Gila, Noday, Aisle, Park Moon-chi | |||
| "Decanting" | Yes | BYMORE, John OFA Rhee, Oiaisle | |||
| "Bear Hug" | Yes | BYMORE, Rhee, Aisle | |||
| "Moment" | Yes | Moon Seol-ri | |||
| 2024 | Suho | "Mayday" | 1 to 3 | Yes | Lee Seu-ran |
| "1 to 3" | Yes | Danke, Hukky Shibaseki, Lee Jae, Oiaisle | |||
| "Wishful Thinking" | Yes | Ceramic Office | |||
| "Moonlight" | Yes | Kelbyul | |||
| "Zero Gravity" | Yes | Lee Hyung-suk | |||
| Suho featuring Wendy | "Cheese" | Yes | Noday, Gila, Oiaisle, Park Moon-chi | ||
| Suho featuring Giriboy | "Alright Alright" | Yes | Song Chae-ri, Giriboy | ||
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Attack on the Pin-Up Boys | Dancer | Extra | [4] |
| 2013 | Saving Santa | Bernard (voice) | Korean dub | [76] |
| 2016 | One Way Trip | Sang-woo | [13] | |
| 2018 | Student A | Hyun Jae-hee | [27] | |
| 2019 | The Present | Ha Neul | VR film | [77] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | To the Beautiful You | Himself | Cameo (episode 2) | [78] |
| 2014 | Prime Minister & I | Han Tae-woong | Cameo (episodes 10–12) | [79] |
| 2017 | The Universe's Star | Woo-joo | [17] | |
| 2018 | Rich Man | Lee Yoo-chan | [24] | |
| 2023 | Behind Your Touch | Kim Seon-woo | [43] | |
| Arthdal Chronicles | Arok | Cameo; season 2 | [44][80] | |
| 2024 | Missing Crown Prince | Yi Geon | [45] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Exo Next Door | Himself | [81] | |
| 2020 | How Are U Bread | Han Do-woo | [82] |
Television show
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Inkigayo | Co-host | [9] | |
| 2015 | Fluttering India | Main cast | [12] | |
| 2016 | Duet Song Festival | Competitor | [83] | |
| 2017 | Korea From Above | Narration | with Xiumin; Documentaries | [citation needed] |
| 2022 | Besties in Wonderland | Cast Member | [84] |
Music videos
| Year | Song Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Saving Santa" (with Eunji) | [85] |
| 2016 | "My Hero" (with Leeteuk, Jo Young-soo & Kassy) | [86] |
| 2017 | "Curtain" (with Song Young-joo) | [87] |
| "Beautiful Accident" (with Chen) | [88] | |
| "Starlight (The Universe's Star OST MV)" (with Remi) | [89] | |
| 2018 | "Do You Have A Moment" (with Jang Jae-in) | [90] |
| "Dinner" (with Jang Jae-in) | [91] | |
| 2019 | "This is Your Day (for every child, UNICEF)" (as part of UNICEF) | [92] |
| 2020 | "Sedansogu (How Are U Bread OST)" | [93] |
| "Let's Love" | [94] | |
| 2022 | "Grey Suit" | [95] |
| "Hurdle" | [96] | |
| Guest appearances | ||
| 2014 | "To Mother" (remake; G.O.D.) | [97] |
| 2015 | "Paradise (소녀시대)" by Girls Generation | [98] |
| 2016 | "Crosswalk (황단보도)" by Jo Kwon | [99] |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | School OZ | Hans | Holographic musical; main role | [100] |
| 2017 | The Last Kiss | Crown Prince Rudolf | Lead role | [100] |
| 2018, 2020 | The Man Who Laughs | Gwynplaine | Lead role | [28] |
| 2023 | Mozart! | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Lead role | [100] |
Tours
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Suho World Concert Tour "Su:Home" (2024)
On March 24, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that Suho will be holding a two-day concerts "Su:Home" at Olympic Hall on May 25-26, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea.[101] On April 4, the dates of the Asia leg of "Su:Home" were released.[102] On September 4, his promoter concert announced that the Europe legs in five cities and Dubai was canceled.[103][better source needed] On November 28, the encore concert was announced to held at Seoul's Olympic Handball Gymnasium on January 25-26, 2025.[104]
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leg 1 – Asia | |||
| May 25, 2024 | Seoul | South Korea | Olympic Hall |
| May 26, 2024 | |||
| June 22, 2024 | Manila | Philippines | Araneta Coliseum |
| July 6, 2024 | Hong Kong | China | AsiaWorld-Expo, Hall 10 |
| July 13, 2024 | Taipei | Taiwan | Taipei Music Center |
| July 20, 2024 | Bangkok | Thailand | Royal Paragon Hall |
| July 28, 2024 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | Mega Star Arena |
| August 10, 2024 | Jakarta | Indonesia | Tennis Indoor Senayan |
| Leg 2 – Europe | |||
| September 10, 2024 | London | England | Indigo At The O2 |
| September 12, 2024 | Paris | France | L'Olympia |
| September 14, 2024 | Düsseldorf | Germany | Mitsubishi Electric Halle |
| September 16, 2024 | Berlin | Columbiahalle | |
| September 18, 2024 | Warsaw | Poland | Stodola Club |
| Leg 3 – Asia | |||
| September 20, 2024 | Dubai | UAE | The Agenda |
| September 27, 2024 | Tokyo | Japan | Tachikawa Stage Garden |
| September 28, 2024 | |||
| October 12, 2024 | Osaka | Fenice Sacay | |
| October 13, 2024 | Nagoya | Niterra Hall Forest Hall | |
| January 25, 2025 | Seoul | South Korea | Olympic Handball Gymnasium |
| January 26, 2025 | |||
Ambassadorship
| Year | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Bvlgari Brand Ambassador | [106] |
| 13th Daegu International Musical Festival Ambassador | [107] | |
| 7th Suncheon Bay World Animal Film Festival Ambassador | [108] | |
| 4th International Film Festival and Awards • Macao (IFFAM) Ambassador | [109] | |
| 2022 | Seoul Welfare Foundation Public Relation Ambassador | [110] |
| Anua Skincare Brand Ambassador | [111] | |
| Montes Wines Brand Ambassador | [112] | |
| 2023 | Soonchunhyang University's Ambassador for Educational Innovation | [113] |
| Boss Brand Ambassador | [114] | |
| 2024 | Seoul Welfare Foundation Public Relation Ambassador (Reappointment) | [115] |
| "Enjoy the Flow, Savour Every Moment" Campaign by Diageo's DRINKiQ | [116] |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Artist Awards | 2023 | Best Acting Performance Award | Suho | Won | [117] |
| Best Emotive Award – Actor | Won | ||||
| Popularity Award – Actor | Nominated | [118] | |||
| 2024 | Artist of the Year – Music | Won | [119] | ||
| Best Actor Award | Won | ||||
| Asia Culture Awards | 2019 | Male Rookie Actor | The Man Who Laughs | Won | [120] |
| Click! StarWars TheFactNews Year-End Awards | 2016 | Popular K-Pop Star Award | Suho | Won | [121] |
| DIMF Awards | 2019 | DIMF PR Ambassador | Won | [122] | |
| Gaon Chart Music Awards | 2020 | Artist of the Year – March | "Let's Love" | Nominated | [123] |
| MuBeat Global Choice Award – Male | Suho | Nominated | |||
| Genie Music Awards | 2020 | Artist of the Year | Nominated | [124] | |
| Golden Disc Awards | 2020 | Disc Bonsang | Self-Portrait | Nominated | [125] |
| International Film Festival & Awards Macao | 2019 | Token of Appreciation | Suho | Won | [126] |
| JIMFF Awards | 2019 | Discovery of the Year – Male Actor | Middle School Girl A | Won | [127] |
| Korea Musical Awards | 2019 | Best Male Rookie Actor | The Man Who Laughs | Nominated | [128][129] |
| Melon Music Awards | 2018 | Hot Trend Award | "Do You Have a Moment" (with Jang Jae-in) | Nominated | [130][unreliable source?] |
| 2020 | Best Rock | "Let's Love" | Nominated | [131] | |
| Netizen Popularity Award | Suho | Nominated | [132] | ||
| Top 10 Artists | Nominated | [133] | |||
| Stagetalk Audience Choice Awards | 2018 | Best Male Rookie Musical Actor Award | The Man Who Laughs | Won | [134] |
| Yegreen Musical Awards | 2018 | Best New Male Actor Award | Nominated | [135] | |
| Popularity Award Male Actor | Won | [136] |
Notes
- Includes the Billboard K-pop Hot 100 (discontinued since April 30, 2022), and the subsequent South Korea Songs chart (launched in May 7, 2022).
- "Grey Suit" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 7 on the Gaon Download Chart.[66]
- "Hurdle" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 39 on the Gaon Download Chart.[66]
- "Cheese" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 78 on the Circle Download Chart.[67]
- "1 to 3" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 53 on the Circle Download Chart.[68]
- "Morning Star" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted at number 44 on the Gaon Download Chart.[66]
- "Decanting" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted at number 51 on the Gaon Download Chart.[66]
- "Bear Hug" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted at number 48 on the Gaon Download Chart.[66]
- "Moment" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted at number 47 on the Gaon Download Chart.[66]
- "Mayday" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 121 on the Circle Download Chart.[68]
- "Wishful Thinking" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 122 on the Circle Download Chart.[68]
- "Moonlight" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 116 on the Circle Download Chart.[68]
- "Alright Alright" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 117 on the Circle Download Chart.[68]
- "Zero Gravity" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 118 on the Circle Download Chart.[68]
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