K-pop girl groups are often dubbed digital queens for their chart-topping power, while boy groups tend to dominate in physical album sales. However, many K-pop groups excel at both, and in recent years, fourth and fifth-generation girl groups have claimed the top five spots for the highest first-week sales by girl groups in Hanteo with their debut albums. Achieving such a feat with the first album isn’t an easy task, and their debuts were highly anticipated to achieve extraordinary sales figures.
Let’s check out the top five K-pop girl group debut albums with the highest first-week sales in Hanteo History:
1. Hearts2Hearts — The Chase [408,880]
Topping the list is Hearts2Hearts, SM Entertainment’s new girl group, who made history with their debut album ‘The Chase,’ selling a total of 408,880 copies in its first week. These incredible sales reflect the high anticipation surrounding the rookie girl group’s debut. Their record-breaking first-week sales solidified their place in the industry as a girl group with strong potential for future success.
2. BABYMONSTER — BABYMONS7ER [401,287]
YG Entertainment is renowned for debuting iconic girl groups, and their fifth-generation girl group, BABYMONSTER, is no exception. With their debut album ‘BABYMONS7ER,’ they’ve continued that legacy by achieving the second-highest first-week sales for a girl group debut album in Hanteo history, selling 401,287 copies. With their stunning visuals and dynamic talent, BABYMONSTER quickly gained a massive global following.
3. ILLIT — Super Real Me [380,056]
In third place, BE:LIFT’s girl group ILLIT made an impactful debut with ‘Super Real Me,’ which racked up 380,056 copies sold in its first week. Their debut was highly anticipated, having been formed through the popular survival show ‘R U Next?’ Furthermore, the title track, “Magnetic,” achieved a Perfect All-Kill, solidifying ILLIT as a group to keep an eye on.
4. NewJeans — New Jeans [311,271]
NewJeans made an iconic debut with their chart-topping hits, and their debut album ‘New Jeans’ ranks as the fourth girl group debut album with the highest first-week sales in Hanteo history, selling an impressive 311,271 copies. NewJeans’ music, along with their unique approach to visual concepts and storytelling, struck a chord with fans across the globe and quickly made them one of the most popular K-pop girl groups.
5. LE SSERAFIM — FEARLESS [307,450]
Closing out the top five is LE SSERAFIM, whose debut album ‘FEARLESS’ sold 307,450 copies in its first week. The debut of this Source Music girl group was highly anticipated thanks to the inclusion of two popular former members of IZ*ONE, and it’s not a surprise that their debut album hit impressive sales numbers. LE SSERAFIM quickly garnered a huge following and became one of the most popular girl groups of their generation.
These achievements underscore the increasing global appeal of K-pop and the ever-growing influence of girl groups in the K-pop industry. As K-pop continues to evolve, it will be exciting to see who will break these records in the future.
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