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‘COLORS from Ars’: GOT7 Youngjae's solo debut tops charts, says 'Ahgases are best'

'COLORS from Ars' and the title track 'Vibin' has topped iTunes in several countries, as well as ranked #1 on Genie

As one of the best vocalists in K-pop, Youngjae surely knows how to make an entrance. As the seventh member to finally go solo, the GOT7 star released his solo debut mini-album ‘COLORS from Ars’. For those who love that the number 7 is so closely associated with the group, the album has seven tracks and Youngjae is going solo seven years after his debut with his group. And to show their appreciation, Ahgases (GOT7’s fandom) have been helping the album top charts.

Youngjae released his first mini-album ‘COLORS from Ars’ and its title track ‘Vibin’ on October 5. ‘Vibin’ is the perfect song that showcases the strengths of the vocal powerhouse as he makes use of his dynamic range in the upbeat dance-pop song. The other tracks have signature Youngjae sounds as he experiments with R&B and synth-pop songs. And the album has done well domestically as well as globally.

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‘COLORS from Ars’ tops charts

Even before reaching the 24-hour mark, the album has already topped several charts. ‘COLORS from Ars’ is at #1 on iTunes Albums Chart in 30 countries. It is also #2 on the iTunes Worldwide Album Chart and #1 on the European iTunes Album Chart. Meanwhile, ‘Vibin’ is at #8 on the iTunes Worldwide Song Chart. It is also #1 on iTunes Top Songs Chart in 26 countries at the moment and continues to rise. Youngjae's album reached #4 on US iTunes. The title track also reached #1 on Genie in less than 8 hours of its release. It was also the most liked song on Genie in the last 24 hours.

GOT7 reacts to ‘Vibin’

Fans absolutely love the close bond that the group has. Despite having different schedules, being in different countries and from different labels, they continue to support their fellow members. GOT7 was hyping up Youngjae’s solo even before it had been announced with Jay B sharing several spoilers. Meanwhile Yugyeom, Bambam and Jay B reacted to the music video teaser and even did the 'Vibin' TikTok challenge. Mark, who is at the Paris Fashion Week at the moment also came on Twitter to support the release.

Bambam went as far as to make a collage of all the solos the members have released this year which Jay B reshared. Meanwhile, Jackson’s Team Wang participated in the making of the album. Some fans joked that they would be waiting for Jinyoung's 'thumbs up' posts. The idol actor may be busy filming for his upcoming dramas and films but Ahgases are touched that he still makes time to support his members' solo ventures. 

Watch the music video for ‘Vibin’ below.

Happy fans trended Youngjae to celebrate his solo debut. They made tweets like, “#Youngjae :this is his city show,” “Sam from so not worth it?” and “Congratulations 🎉🎉 Are you seeing this ?” One added, “I’m so proud of youngjae.”

Youngjae himself replied to the achievements, “Our ahgases are the best.”