They year end list is here! See if your favourites have made it!
The list is based on recorded physical sales. It includes sales from Korea, Japan, and overseas. These are the girl groups that made the list of 2022. Groups who did not release anything in the year are not included. The list is unbiased. Enjoy the information and Happy New Year!
Platinum standard:
Blackpink
Blackpink has had a whirlwind of a year. After coming back from a long hiatus, the girls have managed to take the crown on this year’s list. They are currently on tour and will be busy well into the next year. Congratulations, girls!
Ive
Ive has had an exciting year, as well. After their song went viral, their popularity continued to climb. The girls have earned a spot on the year end list as one of the top girl groups.
Aespa
Aespa is only gaining in popularity. They’ve had a commercially successful year, and the fans are surely looking forward to what the new year holds for the ladies!
Itzy
Itzy has had a wonderful year, too. The girls went on tour to promote their album, and they’ll be keeping busy next year with a few more stops.
Twice
The ladies of Twice have recently renewed their contracts and fans can breathe a sigh of relief. The girls certainly have more to show in the upcoming years.
Le Sserafim
The girls had a turbulent year, but still managed to make their debut year memorable. The girls are already preparing music for the new year.
Red Velvet
The ladies of Red Velvet have also made the list. Red Velvet is currently wrapping the year with some collaborations and performances.
Kep1er
The girls have managed to make an amazing debut this year. They’ve been working non-stop after winning the music survival competition last year.
(G)I-dle
The ladies have risen in the ranks and have had a phenomenal year. They’ve wrapped up their tour and are most likely preparing for big new things in the upcoming year.
Nmixx
Nmixx has had a mixed year. However, they still managed to snag the last top spot on the year’s end list. Congratulations.
Gold standard:
NewJeans
The group has had a controversial start to their debut. However, they still managed to have a commercially successful year.
STAYC
The ladies have had a good and busy year. Their sales reflect that.
Fromis 9
They have had their ups and downs, but they still managed to snag a spot on the list.
Girls’ Generation
Girls’ Generation made their long-awaited comeback to the delight of their fans this year.
Dreamcatcher
They’ve been busy this year with releases and concerts.
Billlie
They’ve been keeping busy with releases, as well.
WJSN
They are already preparing for the new year.
Loona
Oh, boy. What a year it was for the girls.
Viviz
To the delight of their fans, three of the former GFriend members debuted as Viviz.
Mamamoo
The girls have been keeping busy with various activities.
Silver standard:
Oh My Girl
Weeekly
Purple Kiss
Apink, Classy, Woo!ah!
Rocket Punch
Brave Girls, CSR, Cherry Bullet, Acid Angel from Asia
Lightsum, ILY:1, EXID, Secret Number, Tri.be, Kara
