K-pop Dominates 2025 US Best-Selling CD Albums List with Over 50% Share

K-pop just claimed more than half of the U.S. Top 10. The genre's global takeover isn't just about streaming—it's about physical dominance. In 2025, K-pop acts secured the majority of the year's best-selling CD albums in the United States.

2025 US Best-Selling CD Albums K-pop Dominance

Luminate, the data provider for the Billboard charts, released its year-end report for 2025, confirming that K-pop is the undisputed king of physical sales. According to the report, over 50% of the slots in the Top 10 best-selling CDs were filled by K-pop artists, proving that fans are still eager to own a piece of their favorite idols' history.

While the overall music industry leans heavily toward digital platforms, the K-pop business model continues to thrive on high-quality physical releases. These albums often feature elaborate photobooks, posters, and collectibles, turning a standard CD into a premium collector's item for American audiences.