Kapanlagi.com - Albums are one of the forms of music distribution and promotion for K-Pop groups and soloists. K-Popers are no strangers to albums and their details such as photocards, CDs, posters, and more. Albums can also provide fans with the opportunity to meet their idols, as buying a certain number of albums can grant fansign participation with their favorite idol group.
Album sales are crucial for K-Pop agencies. Many factors can influence the sales of K-Pop albums, aside from the artist's popularity. Some of these factors include the album's design or concept, the content of the album ranging from attractive idol photocards to posters and CDs. Additionally, the benefits obtained from purchasing the album can also contribute to increased sales.
In February 2024, many K-Pop groups and soloists made comebacks with their latest albums. Several of these groups and soloists achieved high album sales, including TWICE and P1HARMONY. Here are the top 10 best-selling K-Pop albums of February 2024!
1. TWICE WITH YOU-TH
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TWICE 'WITH YOU-TH' is the 13th mini album by the girl group under JYP Entertainment, TWICE. The album, released on February 24, 2024, is a mini album that consists of 6 songs, including TWICE's third English single 'I Got You' and the main single titled 'One Spark'. TWICE's 'WITH YOU-TH' album has become the best-selling album in the first place throughout February 2024, with a total sales of 1.09 million copies in a month.
2. LE SSERAFIM EASY
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'EASY' is the third mini album by the girl group under Source Music, LE SSERAFIM. This album was released on February 19, 2024, and it consists of 5 songs, with the main single titled 'Easy'. This album has achieved the second position for the highest-selling K-pop album throughout February 2024, with 1.02 million copies sold in a month.
3. PLAVE ASTERUM: 134-1
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Next is the second album from the virtual boy group PLAVE titled "ASTERUM: 134-1". This album was released on February 27, 2024, and has 6 tracklists: Watch Me Woo!, WAY 4 LUV, Virtual Idol, From, Our Movie, and Merry PLLIstmas. This album has achieved success with the best-selling sales in February 2024, with a total of 394.2 thousand copies in a month.
4. IU THE WINNING
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In second place is the album "THE WINNING" by a soloist under Edam Entertainment, IU. "THE WINNING" is a mini album released on February 20, 2024. This album has achieved sales of 360.9 thousand copies in a month and has become the second best-selling K-pop idol album throughout February 2024.
5. CRAVITY EVERSHINE
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Next is the 7th mini album from the boy group CRAVITY titled "EVERSHINE". This mini album was released on February 27, 2024, with 6 tracklists, namely C'est La Vie, Love or Die, Cherry Blossom, Mr., Worst Thriller, and Over & Over. The mini album "EVERSHINE" successfully ranked 3rd on the best-selling album chart throughout February 2024, with a total sales of 285.8 thousand copies in a month.
6. N. SSIGN HAPPY&
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"HAPPY&" is the second mini album from the boy group that debuted in 2023 under n.CH Entertainment, namely N.SSIGN. This mini album was released on February 16, 2024, with 9 tracklists, namely Happy&, FUNK JAM, Love, Love, Love, Love!, Black Down, Memories of us, and the instrumental of each song. The mini album "HAPPY&" successfully sold 22.1 thousand copies during February 2024.
7. Taeyong TAP
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Next is the second mini album from the leader of the boy group NCT and also a soloist Lee Taeyong titled 'TAP'. 'TAP' is Taeyong's second mini album released on February 26, 2024, with 6 tracklists including TAP, Moon Tour, Run Away, APE, Ups & Downs, and 404 Loading. This album ranked seventh as the best-selling album in February 2024, with a total of 211.8 thousand copies sold in a month.
8. P1HARMONY KILLIN' IT
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At number 8, there is an album from the boy group under FNC Entertainment, P1HARMONY. The boy group, which debuted on October 28, 2020, released their first full album on February 5, 2024. This album has 10 tracklists including Killin' It, Late Night Calls, Everybody Clap, Love Story, Countdown To Love, Emergency, 2Nite, Let Me Love You, Street Star and the last one, I See U. This album managed to sell 182.5 thousand copies throughout February 2024.
9. G-IDLE 2
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"2" is the second studio album from the girl group under Cube Entertainment, G-IDLE. This album was released on January 24, 2024, and consists of eight songs, including the pre-release single "Wife" and the main single "Super Lady". Other tracks include Revenge, Doll, Vision, &Days, Fate, and Rollie. This studio album ranked 9th in terms of album sales in February 2024, with a total of 1.56 copies sold since its release.
10. Cha Eun Woo ENTITY
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Lastly, at the 10th position is the solo album from one of the members of the boy group under Fantagio Music, Cha Eun Woo ASTRO. Cha Eun Woo ASTRO released his first mini album on February 15, 2024, titled ENTITY. This mini album consists of 5 tracklist songs, including U&I, Fu*king great time, STAY, WHERE AM I, and the last one, You're the best. This album achieved the 10th best-selling position in February 2024, with a total of 158.1 thousand copies sold in a month.
Those were the rankings of the best-selling group and solo k-pop albums in February 2024. The success of these album sales is undoubtedly a testament to the fans' love for their idols. So, out of the 10 albums mentioned, which one is your favorite?
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