Top 10 highest debut records by K-pop rookie groups with BABYMONSTER and ILLIT

The competition among rookie groups in 2024 is fiercer than ever, and BABYMONSTER is leading the charge with their mini-album “BABYMONS7ER,” clocking in an impressive 401,287 copies sold in its first week! With bops like “SHEESH” and “BATTER UP,” the YG Entertainment girl squad has made moves as the rookie act with the highest debut record on the charts. 

But they’re not the only ones causing a stir! Right behind them is ILLIT‘s “SUPER REAL ME” with 380,056 copies, the group dropped a massive bop “MAGNETIC,” which is still making noise on the charts. Rounding up the top three, NCT WISH, the Japanese sub-unit of NCT, positions their EP “WISH,” proving their versatility both in Japan and South Korea.

Let’s dive into the top 10 highest debut records by K-pop rookie groups:

10. NOWADAYS – “NOWADAYS” ㅡ 46,855 copies.
9. UNIS – “WE UNIS” ㅡ 55,857 copies.
8. TIOT – “Kick-START” ㅡ 61,575 copies.
7. MADEIN – “RISE” ㅡ 65,116 copies.
6. NEXZ – “Ride the Vibe” ㅡ 117,817 copies.
5. ARTMS – “Dall” ㅡ 121,356 copies.
4. TWS – “Sparkling Blue” ㅡ 260,881 copies.
3. NCT WISH – “WISH” ㅡ 280,478 copies.
2. ILLIT – “SUPER REAL ME” ㅡ 380,056 copies.
1. BABYMONSTER – “BABYMONS7ER” ㅡ 401,287 copies.

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