Album Sales
Blackpink's 'Deadline' EP Faces Sales Drop and 'Flop' Debates After Record Launch
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Days after Blackpink's 'Deadline' EP set K-pop girl group first-day sales records, subsequent figures plummeted, igniting social media debates labeling the comeback a 'flop' despite ongoing global chart presence and fan support.
Blackpink's new album Deadline sold 1,461,785 physical copies worldwide on its release day, February 27, 2026. This marks the highest first-day sales for any female K-pop act. The achievement surpasses previous records set by groups like Aespa and Blackpink's own prior releases.
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Released on January 19, 2026, EXO's eighth full-length album 'REVERXE' has reached over 1 million cumulative sales as of February 26, marking the group's eighth million-selling album since 'XOXO (Kiss & Hug)' in 2013. The release continues to dominate international charts amid strong promotional momentum.