As 2016 is coming to an end, the rankings for the top male idol groups who have achieved the highest digital and physical sales this year has been released!
The importance of album sales and charts is undeniable in Korea. Digital sales indicate public recognition while physical album sales signal fandom strength. The Gaon Music Chart tabulates the weekly popularity of songs and albums in South Korea.
What are this year’s results?
Digital (Download Ranking)
1. Block B – “Toy” (842,104)
2. WINNER – “Sentimental” (703,483)
3. EXO – “Monster” (644,370)
4. BTS – “Fire” (609,910)
5. BEAST – “Ribbon” (492,200)
6. BTS – “Blood, Sweat, Tears” (463,758)
7. Sechs Kies – “Three Words” (436,898)
8. EXO – “Lotto” (406,835)
9. SEVENTEEN – “Pretty U” (371,608)
10. iKON– “What You Doing” (356,591)
11. INFINITE – “The Eye” (312,862)
12. BTOB – “Remember That” (309,045)
13. SEVENTEEN – “Very Nice” (293,650)
14. CNBLUE – “You’re So Fine” (240,414)
15. SHINee – “1 of 1” (231,183)
16. VIXX – “Dynamite” (181,945)
17. BTOB – “Pray” (156,863)
18. GOT7 – “Hard Carry” (132,299)
19. GOT7 – “Fly” (116,9670)
20. VIXX – “Fantasy” (103,704)
Physical (Album Sales Ranking)
1. EXO – EX’ACT KR/CH (793,934)
2. BTS – Wings (681,924)
3. BTS – The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Special Edition (351,162)
4. EXO – Lotto KR/CH (347,640)
5. SEVENTEEN – First Love & Letter (192,030)
6. GOT7 – Flight Log: Turbulence (174,623)
7. SHINee – 1 of 1 (172,278)
8. GOT7 – Flight Log: Departure (165,363)
9. INFINITE – Infinite Only (129,567)
10. VIXX – Zelos (108,987)
11. VIXX – Hades (103,450)
12. SEVENTEEN – Love & Letter Repack Spe. ED. (94,881)
13. WINNER – EXIT: E (80,010)
14. BEAST – Highlight (77,306)
15. CNBLUE – Blueming (64,009)
16. Block B– Blooming Period (57,578)
17. BTOB – Remember That (50,076)
What are your thoughts on the result?
