Top 10: biggest 1st week sales for K-pop rookie groups, with BABYMONSTER and NCT WISH

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.