K-pop Girl Groups with the Highest First-Week Debut Sales in Hanteo History

Debut albums serve as a crucial milestone for artists in K-pop. The first week of album sales often reflects the initial impact and popularity of a group. With their catchy tunes, mesmerizing choreography, and boundless charisma and visuals, girl groups have captured the hearts of millions of fans worldwide, resulting in astonishing album sales figures.

Let’s delve into the top five girl group debut albums with the highest first-week sales on Hanteo History.

BABYMONSTER – BABYMONS7ER [401,287]

YG Entertainment’s rookie girl group BABYMONSTER made history by claiming the top spot with their debut album, “BABYMONS7ER.” The group’s powerful music resonated with fans, selling an astonishing 401,287 copies in the initial week of its release.

ILLIT – SUPER REAL ME [380,056]

ILLIT, the rookie girl group under BELIFT LAB, secured the second position with their enchanting debut album, “SUPER REAL ME.” The album captured the hearts of fans and went on to sell a total of 380,056 copies in its first week.

NewJeans – New Jeans [311,271]

NewJeans, the sensational girl group, dazzled listeners with their debut album, “NewJeans.” Their refreshing concept and captivating music propelled them to the third spot with an astounding first-week sales figure of 311,271 copies.

LE SSERAFIM – FEARLESS [ 307,450]

LE SSERAFIM's debut album "FEARLESS" has captivated fans worldwide and catapulted the group into the spotlight, boasting an extraordinary achievement with the third-highest first-week sales record of 307,450 copies.

aespa - Savage [ 276,877]

aespa’s highly anticipated debut album, “Savage,” took the fifth position. With their unique concept and enthralling music, the album achieved an astounding feat by selling 276,877 copies within its first week of release.

The list is comprised of fourth—and fifth-generation girl groups, which is a testament to their meteoric rise in the K-pop landscape. Each album has left an indelible mark, setting the stage for their continued success.