Display MoreSeo Taiji doesn't really count, since they were the first "idol group", they're the blueprint.
g.o.d had the best digitals for 1st gen, but they were outsold by H.O.T.
BIGBANG had the best digitals for 2nd gen, but got outsold by TVXQ and Super Junior.
BTS has the best physicals of any artist in South Korean history, and their digitals are still top-tier after releasing hits for 5 consecutive years.
Thoughts?
First......
I thought I would see EXO in the OP as a mention...
But yeah good thread.....
Watch it blow up...
Also, Weren't H.O.T the first idol group?
Seo Taiji weren't known as Idol group as far I know...
Correct me if I'm wrong...
yes. period.
Also, Weren't H.O.T the first idol group?
Seo Taiji weren't known as Idol group as far I know...
Correct me if I'm wrong...
I said Seo Taiji were what we commonly think of as the blueprint for K-pop, but they were the first idol group.
Large fanbase, crazy high physical sales, influential in the use of hip hop in modern Korean music, heavy choreography, aimed toward a younger generation, etc.
objectively, yes. subjectively, yes.
i am interested to see actual receipts from whoever will say otherwise or will refute.
wbk
objectively, yes. subjectively, yes.
i am interested to see actual receipts from whoever will say otherwise or will refute.
There's nothing subjective about this. Physicals are a no-brainer. And their digitals are still going incredibly strong.
I said Seo Taiji were what we commonly think of as the blueprint for K-pop, but they were the first idol group.
Large fanbase, crazy high physical sales, influential in the use of hip hop in modern Korean music, heavy choreography, aimed toward a younger generation, etc.
H.O.T was the first idol group....
Seo Taiji and the boys were a music group (Boygroup) not an Idol group...
Agree with the rest though.
Considering its the streaming era, do Army's play the CD they purchase? Just curious
Considering its the streaming era, do Army's play the CD they purchase? Just curious
I can’t speak for anyone else, but I play my CDs all the time.
Display MoreH.O.T was the first idol group....
Seo Taiji and the boys were a music group (Boygroup) not an Idol group...
Agree with the rest though.
ahhh I see what you mean now. Let me edit OP.
Considering its the streaming era, do Army's play the CD they purchase? Just curious
I buy CDs to play them, streaming is cool but I like physical copies more.
There's nothing subjective about this. Physicals are a no-brainer. And their digitals are still going incredibly strong.
I agree. Might have used "subjectively" wrongly. It's in my opinion yes because due to stats i see and results of awards since bts is the only group who can bag BOTH physical and digitals bonsangs for consecutive years in gda, as example.
This is generationally, not for a single year.
Was that year 2004 or 2005?
Considering its the streaming era, do Army's play the CD they purchase? Just curious
Absolutely.
I don't stream much at all. I prefer having an actual physical album to keep and listen to. So I'm glad that there's been a revival of physicals. I've always disliked streaming.
Where is the lie?
32 million plus albums sold
Most korean digital points since start of 2018 and will end the year with 20 billion points in just 4 years
Add 2013 to 2017 , most dominant group digitally of 3rd gen
Dominant in every format
This is why they are the biggest Korean act. Period. Not even counting their international achievements.
Keep local achievement aside, another milestone coming by start of 2023 ( might even at end of 2022 ), BTS are going to cross 100 milliom equivalents and they will do in less than 10 years of their debut
Only artists to debut in 21st century, who have achieved it are Taylor swift, Rihanna and coldplay
Each took like 14 to 20 years
Drake and adele are on their way to achieve that too , if they release as both are at 90 million plus
What an exclusive list and BTS will be faster of all of them. Right now, they are at 73 million , but the pace they are going it will be done in 1.5 years
Considering its the streaming era, do Army's play the CD they purchase? Just curious
Hbu? Do you play your favs cd?
I think it will be interesting to see the trends moving forward in our digital native, streaming focused world for groups after BTS..
I don’t understand. Isn’t BTS dominating the streaming scene too?
I don’t understand. Isn’t BTS dominating the streaming scene too?
I mean be it domestic
Or international
BTS is comprehensively the biggest artist in the world on all parameters be it album sales, streams or touring.
Yes.
The only boy groups with good digitals are BB and BTS. And BTS obviously has great physicals, while BB doesnt (though they werent bad for thei era).
Indeed, data never lies and it clearly shows it 
Display MoreSeo Taiji doesn't really count, since they were the blueprint for idol groups going forward.
g.o.d had the best digitals for 1st gen, but they were outsold by H.O.T.
BIGBANG had the best digitals for 2nd gen, but got outsold by TVXQ and Super Junior.
BTS has the best physicals of any artist in South Korean history, and their digitals are still top-tier after releasing hits for 6 consecutive years.
Thoughts?
They're still behind Twice when it comes to #1 hits. They've got three gargantuan hits in SD, BWL and Dyna but they've also had their fair share of underperformers and actual flops back in the day. BTS just isnt consistent enough digitally.
How about being a little humble
they are. Massive’s original post was talking about the behavior of different generations (digital vs physical performance.) I’m just curious about this trend in a digital, streaming world (ie the groups after bts)
I still don’t get you. I think you are implying that physicals may change? But hasn’t that market revived??
WBK! 
They're still behind Twice when it comes to #1 hits. They've got three gargantuan hits in SD, BWL and Dyna but they've also had their fair share of underperformers and actual flops back in the day. BTS just isnt consistent enough digitally.
You are funny.
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