BTS, Stray Kids, Seventeen, and Enhypen among Top Sellers in 2022 According to International Federation of the Phonographic Industry

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K-Pop Continues Global Domination as Eight of Top 10 Best selling Albums Worldwide are K-Pop, Says IFPI Global Album Sales Chart 2022

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has released its Global Album Sales Chart 2022, revealing that K-pop albums have taken over the majority of the top spots. According to the chart, eight of the top 10 bestselling albums worldwide last year were K-pop albums.

The IFPI Global Album Sales Chart ranks the biggest albums of the year based on the number of units sold across all physical formats and includes paid full album downloads. The chart also takes into account the growth of streaming, which has become a significant part of the music industry in recent years.

K-pop supergroup BTS, known for their global hit "Dynamite," ranked second with their album "Proof." Stray Kids came in fourth with their album "Maxident," followed by Seventeen's "Face the Sun" at fifth and Enhypen's "Manifesto: Day 1" at sixth.

The domination of K-pop in the music industry is not a new phenomenon. In recent years, K-pop has rapidly grown in popularity worldwide, with groups like BTS and Blackpink leading the charge. The success of K-pop has been attributed to its catchy melodies, elaborate choreography, and visually stunning music videos.

The IFPI Global Album Sales Chart 2022 serves as further evidence of the genre's global influence. K-pop has transcended language barriers and cultural differences to become a global phenomenon, appealing to fans of all ages and backgrounds.

As K-pop continues to gain popularity and dominate the music industry, it is clear that the genre's influence is only set to grow stronger in the years to come.

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