Is BLACKPINK the #1 girl group in K-pop history?

In an online forum, netizens have engaged in a lively debate over whether BLACKPINK is the top female idol group in the history of K-pop. The post called for netizens to vote 'yes' or 'no' using the upvoting tool.

As of July 3 KST, the majority opinion was 'yes' with 564 upvotes compared to 291 downvotes.

The comments provided various reasons to support BLACKPINK's claim as the #1 girl group. Many pointed to their exceptional figures of success and their consistent presence in the industry. However, some netizens disagreed, highlighting the group's comparatively weaker domestic fandom and fewer 'Daesang' awards and catchy songs.

Although TWICE was mentioned by a few netizens as a deserving contender for the title, the majority emphasized BLACKPINK's success in terms of digital and physical album sales worldwide, regardless of the comparison.

Comments include:

"It's BLACKPINK for sure, even if we just consider the digital sales, album sales, the scale of the tours, the number of endorsements, and the success of their solo activities. Those of you who are undermining their success -- which group has made more figures?"

"It's hard to compare them with 2nd generation girl groups though since the standards have changed. But if we just consider them out of the 3rd generation, then yes. They are #1"

"There is no other group from that same generation that has made more successful fiugres"

"TWICE has been successful with their stadium tours in both the U.S. and in Japan as #1 though"

"BLACKPINK's domestic fandom is too weak, and it's hard to say since whether they are #1 in history since they never received Daesang"

"I actually thought BLACKPINK's popularity was weaker than 2NE1, except for the fact that they have so many international fans"

"I think in terms of their financial success, they are #1 in history out of all the girl groups"

"They just lack a few hit songs. By hit songs I mean one that all the domestic fans can sing and follow every day. But among BLACKPINK's songs there aren't that many songs that are suited to the masses, since they are mostly about being chic and unique"

"BLACKPINK's solo activities can win some of the figures made by the other groups"

"I actually think it's Girls' Generation...neither BLACKPINK nor TWICE"

What is your opinion?