Today, Kpopmap will be sharing with you the top 5 K-Pop boy groups who had impressed many with not only their incredible music but also record-breaking 1st-week album sales. Note: This data was retrieved on Dec. 7, 2021. If another artist breaks a record throughout the remainder of the year, this article will be updated.
1. BTS - “Butter/Permission to Dance” 1,975,3** albums
BTS sold 1,975,3** albums for their EP “Butter/Permission to Dance”. Both songs on the album were global hits with their catchy English lyrics and upbeat tempo.
2. SEVENTEEN - “Your Choice” 1,364,1** albums
SEVENTEEN sold 1,364,1** albums. The album showed the group’s ever-willingness to experiment with different sounds music-wise.
3. SEVENTEEN - “Attacca” 1,335,8** albums
SEVENTEEN sold 1,335,8** albums. SEVENTEEN showed a new side of themselves through “Attacca”. The album showed their passion and desire to grow moving forward.
4. NCT DREAM - “Hot Sauce” 1,010,7** albums
NCT Dream sold 1,010,7** albums. Much like the title “Hot Sauce”, NCT DREAM came in hot with this album and a unique sound.
5. NCT 127 - “Sticker” 929,5** albums
NCT 127 sold 929,5** albums. “Sticker” was yet again proof that NCT 127 has its own sound that only their group can pull off. It was everything we wanted and more. Did you enjoy these solo artists’ music this year? Which album was your favorite? 8 K-Pop Artists That Broke Their First Week Sales Records In 2021 (With Over 500,000 Album Sales) Kpopmap Highlights 2021|Dec 8, 2021
