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YesAsia 2021 Bestsellers - Korean Music

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After ranking second in 2020, Stray Kids climbed to #1 as our top-selling artist of 2021 with two entries in the top ten K-pop releases – their second full-length album NOEASY and the District 9: Unlock in SEOUL concert video. Their JYPE labelmate Twice also came in first for female artists, and ranked fourth on the album bestsellers with Taste of Love. ITZY rose to #4 among female artists, and their album Guess Who charted in the top ten for the first time.

SHINee had two albums in the top ten – Don't Call Me at #1 and Atlantis at #8 – in addition to two entries in the video category, making them the second highest-selling male artist. EXO, who followed at #3, came back with another top-selling album Don't Fight The Feeling. NCT Dream and NCT 127 both ranked in the top ten, with the former breaking into the album chart for the first time. Baek Hyun, again, was the only male soloist in the top ten.

Though unable to guard their #1 spot, perennial bestseller BTS still ranked #5 this year, with both the Memories of 2020 and MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E concert videos in the top ten. Besides ranking in the top three for female artists, Loona and Dreamcatcher each secured a position in the album category, while BLACKPINK grabbed two spots with their video releases. Our other best-selling female and male artists also include IU, Red Velvet, Oh My Girl, Mamamoo, (G)I-DLE, WJSN, ATEEZ, TXT and Seventeen.

The below rankings are based on Korean music sales on YesAsia.com from January 1 to December 31, 2021.

BEST-SELLING K-POP RELEASES OF 2021


BEST-SELLING K-POP ARTISTS OF 2021

BEST-SELLING FEMALE ARTISTS

1. Twice
 2. Loona
 3. Dreamcatcher
 4. ITZY
 5. IU
 6. Red Velvet
 7. Oh My Girl
 8. Mamamoo
 9. (G)I-DLE
 10. WJSN
BEST-SELLING MALE ARTISTS

1. Stray Kids
 2. SHINee
 3. EXO
 4. ATEEZ
 5. BTS
 6. NCT Dream
 7. Baek Hyun
 8. NCT 127
 9. TXT
 10. Seventeen



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Published January 11, 2022


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  1. 1 EXO Special Album - DON'T FIGHT THE FEELING (Expansion Version) (Xiumin Version) EXO EXO Special Album - DON'T FIGHT THE FEELING (Expansion Version) (Xiumin Version)
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  2. 2 Seventeen 2021 Online Concert IN-COMPLETE (DVD) (3-Disc + Photobook + VCR Photobook + Photo Card + Unit Polaroid + Mini Poster + Photo Ticket) (Korea Version) Seventeen Seventeen 2021 Online Concert IN-COMPLETE (DVD) (3-Disc + Photobook + VCR Photobook + Photo Card + Unit Polaroid + Mini Poster + Photo Ticket) (Korea Version)
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  3. 3 NCT DREAM Vol. 1 - Hot Sauce (Photo Book Version) (Random Version) + Random Poster in Tube NCT Dream NCT DREAM Vol. 1 - Hot Sauce (Photo Book Version) (Random Version) + Random Poster in Tube
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  4. 4 Dreamcatcher Mini Album Vol. 6 - Dystopia : Road to Utopia (First Press Normal Edition) (A Version) Dreamcatcher Dreamcatcher Mini Album Vol. 6 - Dystopia : Road to Utopia (First Press Normal Edition) (A Version)
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  5. 5 ITZY - GUESS WHO (DAY + NIGHT + DAY&NIGHT Version) + 3 First Press Gift Sets + 3 Posters in Tube ITZY ITZY - GUESS WHO (DAY + NIGHT + DAY&NIGHT Version) + 3 First Press Gift Sets + 3 Posters in Tube
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  7. 7 EXO: Baek Hyun Mini Album Vol. 3 - Bambi (Jewel Case Version) (Misty Version) Byun Baek Hyun (EXO) EXO: Baek Hyun Mini Album Vol. 3 - Bambi (Jewel Case Version) (Misty Version)
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  8. 8 BLACKPINK 2021 Summer Diary (KiT Video + Sleeve + Postcard Set + Photo Stand + Graphic Sticker Set + Polaroid Set + Magnet Set) (Korea Version) BLACKPINK BLACKPINK 2021 Summer Diary (KiT Video + Sleeve + Postcard Set + Photo Stand + Graphic Sticker Set + Polaroid Set + Magnet Set) (Korea Version)
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  9. 9 ITZY - GUESS WHO (DAY Version) + First Press Gift Set ITZY ITZY - GUESS WHO (DAY Version) + First Press Gift Set
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  10. 10 SHINee Vol. 7 - Don't Call Me (Jewel Case Version) (Random Cover) SHINee SHINee Vol. 7 - Don't Call Me (Jewel Case Version) (Random Cover)
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  11. 11 ITZY - GUESS WHO (Random Version) + First Press Gift Set + Random Poster in Tube ITZY ITZY - GUESS WHO (Random Version) + First Press Gift Set + Random Poster in Tube
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  13. 13 Loona Mini Album Vol. 4 - [&] (Random Version) Loona Loona Mini Album Vol. 4 - [&] (Random Version)
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  15. 15 Stray Kids Vol. 2 - NOEASY (Standard Edition) (A Type) Stray Kids Stray Kids Vol. 2 - NOEASY (Standard Edition) (A Type)
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  16. 16 EXO: Baek Hyun Mini Album Vol. 3 - Bambi (Jewel Case Version) (Dreamy Version) Byun Baek Hyun (EXO) EXO: Baek Hyun Mini Album Vol. 3 - Bambi (Jewel Case Version) (Dreamy Version)
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  17. 17 IZ*ONE Online Concert ONEIRIC THEATER (KiT Video + Pop-Up Out Box + Photo Card Set + Polaroid Set + Photo Set + Stand Binder + Photo Garland Set) (Korea Version) IZ*ONE IZ*ONE Online Concert ONEIRIC THEATER (KiT Video + Pop-Up Out Box + Photo Card Set + Polaroid Set + Photo Set + Stand Binder + Photo Garland Set) (Korea Version)
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  22. 22 Loona Mini Album Vol. 4 - [&] (C Version) Loona Loona Mini Album Vol. 4 - [&] (C Version)
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  24. 24 BTS Memories of 2020 (Blu-ray) (7-Disc + Out Box + 4X6 Photo Set + Paper Photo Card Frame + Photo Card) (Korea Version) BTS BTS Memories of 2020 (Blu-ray) (7-Disc + Out Box + 4X6 Photo Set + Paper Photo Card Frame + Photo Card) (Korea Version)
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  26. 26 Stray Kids Vol. 2 - NOEASY (Jewel Case Version) (Random Version) + Random First Press Gift + Random Poster in Tube Stray Kids Stray Kids Vol. 2 - NOEASY (Jewel Case Version) (Random Version) + Random First Press Gift + Random Poster in Tube
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  28. 28 Dreamcatcher Mini Album Vol. 6 - Dystopia : Road to Utopia (First Press Normal Edition) (Random Version) Dreamcatcher Dreamcatcher Mini Album Vol. 6 - Dystopia : Road to Utopia (First Press Normal Edition) (Random Version)
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  31. 31 Stray Kids Vol. 2 - NOEASY (Standard Edition) (Random Version) Stray Kids Stray Kids Vol. 2 - NOEASY (Standard Edition) (Random Version)
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  32. 32 SHINee WORLD V in SEOUL (2DVD + Special Color Postcard Book) (Taiwan Version) SHINee (Singer) SHINee WORLD V in SEOUL (2DVD + Special Color Postcard Book) (Taiwan Version) US$82.99
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  33. 33 EXO: Baek Hyun Mini Album Vol. 3 - Bambi (Photo Book Version) (Random Version) + Random Poster in Tube Byun Baek Hyun (EXO) EXO: Baek Hyun Mini Album Vol. 3 - Bambi (Photo Book Version) (Random Version) + Random Poster in Tube
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  35. 35 NCT 127 - NEO CITY : SEOUL The Origin (KiT Video + KiT Bag + Photobook) (Korea Version) NCT 127 NCT 127 - NEO CITY : SEOUL The Origin (KiT Video + KiT Bag + Photobook) (Korea Version)
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  36. 36 NCT DREAM Vol. 1 - Hot Sauce (Jewel Case Version) (Random Version) NCT Dream NCT DREAM Vol. 1 - Hot Sauce (Jewel Case Version) (Random Version)
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  40. 40 Stray Kids World Tour District 9 : Unlock in SEOUL (2DVD + Photobook + Sticker + Folding Poster) (Korea Version) Stray Kids Stray Kids World Tour District 9 : Unlock in SEOUL (2DVD + Photobook + Sticker + Folding Poster) (Korea Version)
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  43. 43 EXO: Baek Hyun Mini Album Vol. 3 - Bambi (Photo Book Version) (Random Version) Byun Baek Hyun (EXO) EXO: Baek Hyun Mini Album Vol. 3 - Bambi (Photo Book Version) (Random Version)
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