Published 2026.02.21
By Cely Editor
According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)'s latest global album sales results, boy groups under Hive labels demonstrated remarkable presence on the international charts. Five teams including SEVENTEEN, Tomorrow X Together, ENHYPEN, &TEAM, and BOYNEXTDOOR simultaneously appeared on the 'IFPI Global Album Sales Chart,' which aggregates CD, vinyl, and paid full album downloads in the top 20. SEVENTEEN, under Pledis Entertainment, achieved 3rd place on the chart with their fifth studio album 'HAPPY BURSTDAY,' marking their fifth consecutive year in the top 5—a feat only matched by BTS, who held top 5 positions from 2018 to 2022. 'HAPPY BURSTDAY' also ranked 12th on the 'IFPI Global Album Chart,' which includes streaming data, demonstrating strong performance in both physical sales and digital consumption. ENHYPEN, under BELIFT LAB, secured 4th place on the Global Album Sales Chart and 16th on the Global Album Chart with their sixth mini album 'DESIRE : UNLEASH,' marking their third double-million seller album with notable sales in the US music market. Tomorrow X Together, under Big Hit Music, achieved 6th place on the Global Album Sales Chart with their fourth studio album 'The Star : Together,' entering the top rankings for the fourth consecutive year and reaching the top 3 on Billboard 200 for four consecutive weeks. Emerging groups &TEAM and BOYNEXTDOOR made their first appearance on the IFPI annual rankings, showcasing Hive's multi-layered global competitiveness.
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