Anchor: G-Dragon, the leader of South Korean boy band Big-Bang, has topped streaming charts in China despite the ongoing resistance against South Korea stemming from Seoul's decision to deploy the U.S. antimissile system THAAD. Some 760-thousand albums were sold in China on the first day of its release. "Kwon Ji Yong," G-Dragon's fourth solo album, also topped iTunes charts in 39 countries.
Our Kim In-kyung has more.
 
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"Untitled," the title song of Big Bang leader G-Dragon's latest solo album has topped all five major categories on China's QQ Music streaming and download service.
 
The song captured the number one spots in the new song, music video, K-pop music video, trending and real-time popularity charts as of Friday afternoon.
 
According to QQ Music, 760-thousand albums were sold on just the first day of its release, raking in more than one-point-two billion won.
 
G-Dragon participated in writing the lyrics and composing the music for all of the songs in the album, his first in four years.
 
The album also topped iTunes charts in 39 countries upon its release, which is the largest number for a South Korean singer.
 
The results were achieved despite band mate T.O.P's recent marijuana scandal.
 
The singer-rapper will begin a worldwide tour of 19 cities on Saturday, including stops in New York and Tokyo.
Kim In-kyung, KBS World Radio News.