K-pop queens like BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Jisoo or TWICE’s Nayeon and Jihyo continue to dominate album sales, proving their star power is unstoppable. The latest rankings for the highest first-day sales by female soloists show BLACKPINK members taking over the top spots, with Jisoo leading the pack.
Here’s a look at the top 10 albums, based on their record-breaking debut numbers.
10. IRENE – Like A Flower (250,063 copies)
Red Velvet’s Irene made a strong solo debut with Like A Flower, showcasing a classy concept.
9. YUQI – YUQ1 (263,834 copies)
(G)I-DLE’s Yuqi impressed with her solo album YUQ1, proving her popularity extends beyond the group.
8. ROSÉ – R (282,674 copies)
BLACKPINK’s Rosé delivered emotional ballads and pop anthems in -R-, her highly anticipated solo debut EP.
7. NAYEON – IM NAYEON (286,290 copies)
TWICE’s Nayeon set records with IM NAYEON, cementing her status as a highly anticipated solo act.
6. ROSÉ – rosie (316,963 copies)
Rosé’s debut solo album, rosie, proved her staying power, selling even more copies than her debut and delivering a global hit with “APT.”
5. LISA – LALISA (330,129 copies)
Lisa’s debut EP, LALISA, exploded onto the scene with her signature fierce rap and dance moves.
4. JIHYO – ZONE (361,104 copies)
TWICE’s Jihyo wowed fans with ZONE, delivering powerful vocals and some other heartfelt tracks.
3. JISOO – AMORTAGE (385,501 copies)
Jisoo opens up the top three with her second solo EP, bringing romantic vibes with a sprinkle of pop nostalgia.
2. JENNIE – Ruby (386,078 copies and counting)
Jennie’s Ruby is climbing the charts fast with a freshly released album that’s giving fans a lot to talk about.
JISOO – ME (876,249 copies)
Jisoo reigns supreme with “ME,” setting an unmatched first-day sales record and cementing her legacy with her debut EP.
With BLACKPINK members dominating the list, it’s clear their influence in K-pop is unmatched. As Jennie’s Ruby numbers keep rising, could she surpass Jisoo’s record before today is over?