In 2024, rookie K-pop groups were out here making us bop with their debuts! BABYMONSTER, ILLIT, and NCT WISH are just a few new names riding the rookie wave in real motion. Now, we’ve got the top 10 biggest 1st week sales for K-pop rookie groups, so let’s dive in, starting with the rising hopefuls and ending with the crème de la crème of K-pop’s freshest talent.
10. NOWADAYS – NOWADAYS ㅡ 46,855 copies.
NOWADAYS kicked off with a strong start, making fans take notice with their self-titled debut.
09. UNIS – WE UNIS ㅡ 55,857 copies.
Bringing a unique story, UNIS debuted with a bang, pulling in some serious sales with their first album.
08. TIOT – Kick-START ㅡ 61,575 copies.
Starting off on the right foot, TIOT’s Kick-START lived up to its name with some solid numbers.
07. MADEIN – RISE ㅡ 65,116 copies.
MADEIN brought some dance vibes with their debut, making us bop.
06. NEXZ – Ride the Vibe ㅡ 117,817 copies.
Nexz rode high with Ride the Vibe, showing they’re ready to set trends and steal hearts.
05. ARTMS – Dall ㅡ 121,356 copies.
ARTMS brought artistry and ethereal vibes, with Dall pulling in strong sales in its first week.
04. TWS – Sparkling Blue ㅡ 260,881 copies.
TWS sparkled their way to the top, proving they’re one of the strongest rookie groups.
03. NCT WISH – WISH ㅡ 280,478 copies.
Wishes really do come true! The latest NCT sub-unit debuted with solid sales, proving the younger heads in the group have a lot of potential.
02. ILLIT – SUPER REAL ME ㅡ 380,056 copies.
With SUPER REAL ME, ILLIT almost took the crown, delivering one of the bops this year with “Magnetic.”
01 BABYMONSTER – BABYMONS7ER ㅡ 401,287 copies.
And the top spot? BABYMONSTER smashed it with BABYMONS7ER, a debut that brought all members together after the absence of Ahyeon.