BLACKPINK led female K-pop groups in reported physical album distribution during the first half of 2026, according to a ranking compiled from Circle Chart data. aespa and IVE followed closely, while BABYMONSTER and LE SSERAFIM were also among the groups with the highest reported totals during the period.
Best-Selling Female K-Pop Groups in 2026
The table below lists the first-half 2026 ranking and reported album units for female K-pop groups. The figures cover January through June 2026 and are not lifetime sales totals.
| Rank | Artist | Reported Album Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLACKPINK | 2,094,928 |
| 2 | aespa | 1,076,318 |
| 3 | IVE | 1,074,993 |
| 4 | BABYMONSTER | 927,893 |
| 5 | LE SSERAFIM | 743,195 |
| 6 | ILLIT | 719,434 |
| 7 | Hearts2Hearts | 657,919 |
| 8 | tripleS | 555,362 |
| 9 | NMIXX | 384,383 |
| 10 | ITZY | 358,359 |
Key Figures
- BLACKPINK ranked first with a reported 2,094,928 album units.
- aespa and IVE were separated by just 1,325 units in the compiled ranking.
- BABYMONSTER ranked fourth with 927,893 units, followed by LE SSERAFIM with 743,195.
- ILLIT and Hearts2Hearts recorded 719,434 and 657,919 units, respectively, while tripleS, NMIXX and ITZY completed the top 10.
How the Ranking Is Measured
Circle Chart’s album chart measures album distribution volume, calculated as shipments minus returns. The list above uses first-half 2026 figures reported in a compilation of Circle Chart data for female groups. Because this is a period-specific chart-based ranking, it should not be read as total sales across every release or as a measure of digital streaming performance.
Sources: Circle Chart official album chart; KOREAN SALES figures reproduced in a group-sales report; Soompi’s report on Circle Chart’s first-half 2026 charts.
Note: The ranking is for the first half of 2026, not a full-year 2026 total. Figures may differ across chart services because their reporting periods and counting methods are not identical.
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