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A boy band is a type of musical group with three or more young male singers. Usually, the singers are able to perform as dancers as well. Most singers in boy bands do not play musical instruments. Boy bands usually perform pop or R&B music.
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Despite negative critical reception, boy bands continue to be generally successful, with some notable ones managing to sell tens of millions of records, placing them among the world's best selling music artists. The best-selling boy bands based on sales figures are:
| Name | Nationality | Claimed sales | Years active | Genre |
| BIGBANG | South Korea | 150 Millions | 2006 - present | K-Pop |
| Backstreet Boys | United States | 130 Millions | 1993–present (24 years) | Pop |
| The Jackson 5 | United States | 100 Millions | 1964–1990, 2001, 2012–2013 (29 years) | Pop/R&B |
| New Kids on the Block | United States | 80 Millions | 1984–1994, 2008–present (19 years) | Pop |
| The Osmonds | United States | 77 Millions | 1958–1980 (22 years) | Pop |
Some of the most popular boy bands include the following:
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