Top 10 Best-Selling K-pop Artists in U.S. History: BTS, Stray Kids, and TXT Lead the Chart

K-pop’s global influence continues to surge, and newly released data has revealed the Top 10 best-selling K-pop artists in U.S. history, based on official album sales.

Here’s the full ranking:

1. BTS (HYBE) – 5.8 million albums
2. Stray Kids (JYP Entertainment) – 3.07 million albums
3. TOMORROW X TOGETHER (HYBE) – 2.1 million albums
4. TWICE (JYP Entertainment) – 1.53 million albums
5. ENHYPEN (HYBE) – 1.52 million albums
6. ATEEZ (KQ Entertainment) – 1.5 million albums
7. SEVENTEEN (HYBE) – 1.49 million albums
8. NCT 127 (SM Entertainment) – 1.25 million albums
9. BLACKPINK (YG Entertainment) – 710,000 albums
10. SuperM (SM Entertainment) – 630,000 albums

HYBE Labels shows overwhelming strength with four acts (BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, and SEVENTEEN) occupying the Top 10, while JYP Entertainment secures two spots with Stray Kids and TWICE.

Meanwhile, SM Entertainment artists NCT 127 and SuperM remain competitive, alongside BLACKPINK from YG Entertainment and ATEEZ from the rising independent label KQ Entertainment.

Physical album sales in the U.S. are a major indicator of fan loyalty and purchasing power, especially given the decline of physical sales globally. K-pop groups consistently outperform Western artists in this sector, often including collectible items, photobooks, and fan-focused content in album packages to drive sales.

With upcoming releases from groups like BTS’s solo members, Stray Kids‘ expected new album, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s continued global expansion, the competition in the American market is set to intensify further. New fourth- and fifth-generation groups are also rising fast, which could reshape the landscape in the next few years.

Netizens have been actively discussing this ranking:

• As expected, it’s BTS. But among girl groups, TWICE is impressive.
• I thought it was an old one, but it’s actually from this year? Amazing.
• Stray Kids and TXT are definitely doing well in the U.S. among 4th-gen groups.
• Is BLACKPINK just a bubble..? They’re not even half as good as TWICE.
• Even as a solo artist, Jungkook is #1. It’s just BTS’s world.

K-pop’s dominance in the global market shows no signs of slowing down, with BTS leading the charge and new groups like Stray Kids and TOMORROW X TOGETHER rapidly gaining traction. As the competition intensifies, upcoming releases from these groups and rising fourth- and fifth-generation acts will shape the future of K-pop in the U.S.