The Album Ranking focuses on physical album sales from retailers across Japan. Korean acts held prominent positions in the top 10, with SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), and ENHYPEN leading the charge.
Album Ranking (Physical Sales)
The Album Ranking focuses on physical album sales from retailers across Japan. Korean acts shone brightly, with SEVENTEEN and Stray Kids achieving remarkable placements:
RAYS – Snow Man
- Sales: 1,162,227
- Release Date: October 30, 2024
THE VIBES – SixTONES
- Sales: 570,856
- Release Date: January 10, 2024
LOST CORNER – Kenshi Yonezu
- Sales: 555,177
- Release Date: August 21, 2024
SEVENTEEN BEST ALBUM “17 IS RIGHT HERE” – SEVENTEEN
- Sales: 507,613
- Release Date: April 30, 2024
SPILL THE FEELS – SEVENTEEN
- Sales: 471,056
- Release Date: October 15, 2024
GIANT – Stray Kids
- Sales: 428,072
- Release Date: November 13, 2024
+Alpha – Naniwa Boys
- Sales: 398,965
- Release Date: June 12, 2024
The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY – TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT)
- Sales: 345,764
- Release Date: November 5, 2024
ROMANCE: UNTOLD – ENHYPEN
- Sales: 330,532
- Release Date: July 16, 2024
SCIENCE FICTION – Hikaru Utada
- Sales: 319,190
- Release Date: April 10, 2024
SEVENTEEN: A Dual Triumph
SEVENTEEN’s Best Album “17 IS RIGHT HERE” landed in 4th place, the highest-ranking Korean album of the year, selling over 507,000 copies. Their second release, Spill The Feels, placed 5th, demonstrating their unparalleled consistency in Japan’s market.
Stray Kids: An Unstoppable Force
Stray Kids made history with GIANT, securing 6th place and selling a staggering 428,072 copies in just seven weeks. Their daily sales average of 8,226 copies/day outpaced most competitors, including SEVENTEEN's October release. This achievement positions Stray Kids as one of the fastest-growing K-pop acts in Japan, solidifying their reputation as global trailblazers.
TXT and ENHYPEN delivered strong performances but lagged slightly behind in terms of daily averages.
Combined Album Ranking (Physical + Digital + Streaming)
The Combined Album Ranking incorporates physical sales, digital downloads, and streaming to evaluate overall performance. Korean artists dominated this category as well:
- RAYS – Snow Man (1,162,227 points)
- LOST CORNER – Kenshi Yonezu (709,737 points)
- SEVENTEEN BEST ALBUM “17 IS RIGHT HERE” – SEVENTEEN (586,479 points)
- THE VIBES – SixTONES (570,856 points)
- SPILL THE FEELS – SEVENTEEN (489,480 points)
- ANTENNA – Mrs. GREEN APPLE (479,954 points)
- SCIENCE FICTION – Hikaru Utada (448,506 points)
- GIANT – Stray Kids (443,578 points)
- +Alpha – Naniwa Boys (429,661 points)
- ROMANCE: UNTOLD – ENHYPEN (366,805 points)
SEVENTEEN: Excellence Across Formats
SEVENTEEN’s Best Album “17 IS RIGHT HERE” ranked 3rd with 586,479 points, the highest for any Korean act. Their October release, Spill The Feels, ranked 5th, cementing SEVENTEEN’s status as chart leaders in physical, digital, and streaming formats.
Stray Kids: A Digital and Streaming Powerhouse
Stray Kids’ GIANT ranked 8th, with an average of 8,948 points/day, the highest among Korean acts. This record-breaking performance reflects their rapid rise in digital influence and streaming power, alongside their already robust physical sales.
SEVENTEEN remains a dominant force, leading K-pop’s presence on Oricon’s 2024 charts with two top-10 entries. Meanwhile, Stray Kids’ record-breaking late-year performance with GIANT has positioned them as one of the most formidable acts of the year, signaling a new era of global K-pop dominance in Japan. Together, these achievements mark a triumphant year for Korean artists, whose impact on the Japanese music scene continues to grow exponentially.