As we enter a new month, it seems like April flew by in just a blink of an eye. The month of April was filled with various singers and groups making their comebacks with either a new album or single.
As we are now in the month of May, let's take a look at the best-selling albums of April 2021!
Want to know whose album became the best-selling in April? Continue reading to know more.
ENHYPEN's "BORDER: CARNIVAL" is the Best-Selling Album of April 2021
Taking the top spot as the number one best-selling album of April 2021 is ENHYPEN's second extended play, "BORDER: CARNIVAL," released by the end of the month on April 26 KST.
"BORDER: CARNIVAL" has reportedly sold a whopping 522,136 album copies in the month alone, surpassing the group's previous record for "BORDER: DAY ONE," which sold 439,066 album copies that made it the best-selling album by a group that debuted in 2020 and received their first platinum certification by the Korean Music Content Association.
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According to reports, "BORDER: CARNIVAL" surpassed 370,000 album pre-orders in just three days after the pre-orders went live on April 8 KST, making it the best-selling album recorded by male idol groups in 2021 so far. Prior to the album's release on April 26, the group's album pre-orders grew to 450,000 album copies.
In addition, "BORDER: CARNIVAL" debuted on Japan's Oricon Albums Chart at number one, making it ENHYPEN's first album to top the chart with 83,218 physical albums sold.
Meanwhile, "Drunk-Dazed," the title track of "BORDER: CARNIVAL" is continuously gaining popularity, peaking to the third spot on Billboard charts and already taking multiple music show wins.
Watch "Drunk-Dazed" here:
EXO Baekhyun's "Bambi" is the Second Best-Selling Album in April 2021
Coming in as the second best-selling album of April is Baekhyun's third mini-album, "Bambi," released on March 30 KST.
According to Gaon Chart, Baekhyun sold 413,523 album copies in the month alone, accumulating a total of 1,005,467 album copies since its release.
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With over a million album copies sold, "Bambi" became the best-selling album out of all the releases in 2021 so far.
In addition, "Bambi" is Baekhyun's second album to exceed a million sales, following his second mini-album, "Delight," that was released back in 2020 - turning Baekhyun into a double million-seller!
Watch "Bambi" here:
These are the Top 10 Best-Selling Albums of April 2021:
1. ENHYPEN - "BORDER: CARNIVAL" (522,136)
2. EXO's Baekhyun - "Bambi" (413,523)
3. ASTRO - "All Yours" (359,031)
4. Kang Daniel - "YELLOW" (318,743)
5. ITZY - "GUESS WHO" (232,570)
6. NU'EST - "Romanticize" (206,188)
7. Red Velvet's Wendy - "Like Water" (146,609)
8. SHINee - "Atlantis" (118,491)
9. WINNER's Kang Seungyoon - "PAGE" (112,202)
10. DAY6 - "The Book of Us: Negentropy" (110,106)
Which album is your favorite?
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Written by Robyn Joan
