K-pop has become a global phenomenon, captivating millions of people around the world. With its catchy beats, colorful visuals, and unique culture, it’s no surprise that K-pop has made its way into the hearts of many. In 2022, Luminate, a music data tracking company, released its list of the top 7 K-pop artists who made the most impact in the US CD sales list. At the top of the list was the global sensation BTS, with their album “Proof” selling an impressive 413,000 copies. Following BTS was TXT with “Minisode 2: Thursday’s Child,” which sold 227,000 copies. Other artists on the list included Stray Kids, TWICE, ENHYPEN, and NCT 127. Each of these K-pop groups had their own unique style and sound, making them stand out from the rest. Their albums featured a variety of genres, from pop punk to dance tracks. Whether you’re a fan of K-pop or not, there’s something for everyone on this list. So, if you’re looking for some new music to listen to, be sure to check out these 7 K-pop artists who dominated the US CD sales list in 2022!
With the release of 2022 songs worldwide, K-pop has undoubtedly made a splash thanks to its music and popularity. Luminate, a music data tracking company, has recorded its list of artists that are featured on their best selling CDs. Judging by the results, K-pop took first place in the ranking.
Here are the 7 K-pop artists who dominated the US CD sales list for 2022!
1. BTS – “Proof” (413,000)
“Evidence” BTS became the best-selling CD by a K-pop group in the United States in 2022. A total of 413,000 copies of the album “Proof” were sold worldwide. 2022 was a great year for BTS due to their era of page-turning and exploring the individual colors of the participants.
2. TXT – Minisode 2: Thursday’s Child (227,000)
With 227,000 copies sold in the US, “Minisode 2: Thursday’s Child” text was named the third best-selling K-pop CD of 2022. Their numbers are clear due to the musical diversity of their album. He also attracted attention with his intense dark concept concentrated in one album.
3. Stray Kids – “ODDINARY” (204,000)6
StrayKids, whose mini-album ‘ORDINARY’ ranked 5th, sold 204,000 CDs in 2022. With the release of another album in 2022, the boy group also ranked 5th on the list.
4. TWICE – “BETWEEN 1&2” (199,000)
TWICE took 6th place with sales of 199,000 copies of the mini-album CD “BETWEEN 1&2”.
They are also believed to be the only female K-pop group to make the list. With such a high number of sales, this can be traced back to the TWICE album, which has a catchy synthwave title track, “Talk that Talk.”
His B-side songs have also won the love of fans, offering different genres such as pop punk, dance tracks and acoustic.
5. Stray Kids – “MAXIDENT” (177,000)
The only artist to make the top ten twice is Stray Kids. Following their album ‘ORDINARY’, their second album ‘MAXIDENT’ sold 177,000 copies in 2022.
6. ENHYPEN – “MANIFESTO: DAY 1” (173,000)
The album IMPROVED “MANIFESTO: DAY 1” with a circulation of 173,000 copies took the 8th place on the chart. The album is much loved for its rebellious nature. Their song lyrics were also highly appreciated.
Regarding the album’s theme, ENHYPEN explain that the purpose of MANIFESTO is to expand the meaning of communication.
7. NCT 127 – “2 Baddies” (148,000)
NCT 127 The album “2 Baddies” sold 148,000 CDs in the United States and entered the top ten.
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