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BTS is having record-breaking run in the k-pop world. According to Big Hit Entertainment, the boy group has sold more than 1.2 million copies of its new album "LOVE YOURSELF 承-Her" since it was released on September 18. BTS became the first ever k-pop artist who sold more than 1.2 million copies of album since legendary k-pop group god sold about 1.4 million copies of its album in 2001. You know, EXO has set an amazing record by selling more than million copies of its album in 2013, but BTS' record exceeds that of EXO. You know, the rise in online music sharing sites has led to a drastic decrease in paid album sales. In this situation, it is nearly impossible for k-pop idol groups to sell more than million copies of their albums. But, yeah, BTS did it. That's why many people in the k-pop industry are saying BTS writing a new page in the k-pop history, and it means BTS is that much popular at home and abroad. And actually, k-pop boy groups’ album sales mean...

1. BTS - LOVE YOURSELF 承 Her : 759,2** 2. EXO - THE WAR : 602,0** 3. Wanna One - 1X1=1(TO BE ONE) : 411,3** 4. BTS - YOU NEVER WALK ALONE : 373,7** 5. EXO - The Power of Music : 337,2** 6. SEVENTEEN - Al1 : 192,3** 7. GOT7 - FLIGHT LOG : ARRIVAL : 159,4** 8. Hwang Chiyeul - Be ordinary : 103,7** 9. SECHSKIES - ANOTHER LIGHT : 76,5** 10. Highlight - CAN YOU FEEL IT? : 73,9** 11. JJ Project - Verse 2 : 63,1** 12. ASTRO - Dream Part.01 : 60,2** 13. NCT127 - CHERRY BOMB : 56,6** 14. SECHSKIES - THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY : 55,2** 15. BTOB - Feel'eM : 50,5** 16. Jung Yonghwa - DO DISTURB : 48,5** 17. G-Dragon - Kwon Ji Yong : 46,3** 18. Teen Top - HIGH FIVE : 44,4** 19. VIXX - Shangri-La : 44,1** 20. Monsta X - THE CLAN pt.2.5 'BEAUTIFUL' : 44,1** < BTS: The K-pop Pioneer> Lov...

as of June 8, 2017 1. EXO- Overdose 684,993 copies 2. TWICE - TWICEcoaster : LANE 1 649,870 copies 3. EXO - MAMA 499,583 copies 4. BIGBANG - Alive 451,506 copies 5. BTS - The most beautiful moment in life pt.2 402,226 copies 6. SHINee - Sherlock 337,647 copies 7. GOT7 - FLIGHT LOG : ARRIVAL 327,853 copies 8. BTS - The most beautiful moment in life pt.1 326,936 copies 9. EXO-CBX - Hey Mama! 280,917 copies 10. SHINee - Everybody 273,063 copies

SEVENTEEN became one of the three k-pop boy groups who are ranked on the top 10 on the all-time first week album sales chart. According to Hanteo on May 29, SEVENTEEN's 4th mini album "Al1" sold over 192,399 copies in the first week, which have increased by about 60,000 copies compared to the group's previous album "Going Seventeen" that was released in December, 2016. EXO is still maintaining the top spot on the all-time first week album sales chart, showing off its remarkable sales record, 522,300 copies, while BTS is ranked at no.2 and no.3 with its albums "You Never Walk Alone" and "WINGS". SEVENTEEN is ranked at no.10 with "Al1", entering the top 10 of the chart for the first time since its debut. You know, it has been only 2 years since SEVENTEEN debuted, and it's notable that the young boy group has already become one of the most popular k-pop boy groups. <K-pop Secret Vol.2: Unknown Stories about K-p...

TWICE sold more than 100,000 copies of its album in its first comeback week two times in a row According to Hanteo Chart on May 21, TWICE has already sold more than 100,000 copies of their new album "SIGNAL" even though it has been only 5 days since the album was released. You know, the girl group's previous album "Knock Knock" was also sold more than 100,000 copies in its first release week. Album sales are usually regarded as the yardstick for idol groups' popularity, while boy groups usually have a higher record of album sales than girl groups because boy groups have many loyal fans. However, a few very popular girl groups such as Girls' Generation has a higher record of album sales than many of boy groups, and people in the k-pop industry say it means the girl group is a top class girl group who is loved by men and women of all ages. So, it's notable that TWICE has already become a top class girl group even though it has been just 2 year...

Kpop Album Sales Ranking for the First Quarter of 2016 1. Taemin - Press It : 114,567 copies 2. GOT7 - FLIGHT LOG : DEPARTURE : 99,977 copies 3. Kim Jae Joong – NO.X : 84,868 copies 4. Teen Top - RED POINT : 81,101 copies 5. Winner - EXIT : E : 75,948 copies 6. Park Yuchun - How Much Love Do You Have In Your Wallet : 67,921 copies 7. BTS - The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Part 2 : 62,117 copies 8. BTS - The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Part 1 : 58,034 copies 9.  B.A.P – CARNIVAL : 58,327 copies 10. Red Velvet – The Velvet : 47,481 copies 11. Ryeowook – The Little Prince : 37,963 copies 12. Suzy & Baekhyun – Dream : 36,233 copies 13. iKON - WELCOME BACK : 31,302 copies 14. GFriend – SNOWFLAKE : 29,568 copies 15. Mamamoo – Melting : 26,167 copies 16. BTOB – Remember That : 18,676 copies 17. TWICE – The Story Begins : 17,245 copies 18. Davichi – This Love : 15,000 copie...