In a remarkable display of global influence, K-pop artists have dominated the U.S. list of top 10 best-selling CDs of 2025, according to data released by Luminate, the firm responsible for compiling t...
In a remarkable display of global influence, K-pop artists have dominated the U.S. list of top 10 best-selling CDs of 2025, according to data released by Luminate, the firm responsible for compiling the Billboard charts. With five out of the ten spots occupied by Korean acts, this marks a significant achievement for the genre on the international stage. BTS Leads the Charge with Record-Breaking Sales Global sensation BTS topped the list with their album Beyond the Stars , released on March 5, 2025. The album sold over 1.3 million copies in the U.S. alone, making it the highest-selling CD of the year. This marks BTS's third consecutive year securing the top spot on this list, following their previous albums Map of the Soul: 7 and BE . The album features the hit singles "Eclipse" and "Harmony," which have collectively garnered over 900 million views on YouTube. Newcomers and Veterans: A Balanced Representation Alongside BTS, rookie group Aespa made a formidable entry with their debut stu...