SHINee breaks the 'SM male group' stereotype by doing well on the digital charts

Article: SHINee vs SISTAR19 divide the digital charts with competition

Source: Star News via Naver

1. [+152, -25] Hul, SHINee does well in physical album sales too.. but I'm a bit surprised they're doing well on the digital charts considering they're an SM group. Although we probably need a day or so more to tell, it's a bit of shock that they've been #1~2 all day considering there's been some hip hop releases that are doing well

2. [+153, -27] Everyone says SISTAR's song isn't that great so why are they doing so well digitally? Didn't SISTAR get in controversy last time for manipulating the charts?

3. [+130, -25] Isn't SISTAR's company known for manipulating the charts?

4. [+131, -28] Either way, the article says SHINee's #1 on more charts. I like Dream Girl so it looks like SHINee's coming out on top.

5. [+117, -20] SHINee is really talented

6. [+110, -14] SM male groups are known for being weak on digital charts but powerful with physical album sales ㅋㅋ I was surprised seeing SHINee maintain #1 digitally but I listened to the song and it sounds nice. There used to be a time when everyone thought SM had thrown away/given up on SHINee... But it seems like they don't have to worry about the sales ㅋㅋㅋ

7. [+109, -19] I'm not a fan but SHINee won this round. Their MV concept is nice and their dance is what stands out. SHINee seems to be cementing their own style after Sherlock. SISTAR... needs to put on some clothing before I judge their music. I can't even listen to their song fully because my dad changes the channel saying they're too erotic.

8. [+106, -19] SHINee's a group with dance, song, and visuals in perfect harmony. I think it all comes down to how stable SHINee can sing live with their dancing.

9. [+104, -19] Isn't SISTAR known for manipulating? ㅋㅋㅋ They sunk Taetiseo to the bottom and overtook them to the top on the charts in the early morning

10. [+97, -14] There was once a time when SISTAR's 'Alone' was shooting through Melon ㅋㅋ

11. [+97, -20] I love both groups but it's difficult for me to trust SISTAR because of their company's reputation for manipulation

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