Billboard has released its latest World Albums chart, and it’s a thrilling week for K-pop fans. ATEEZ’s new mini album “GOLDEN HOUR: Part.1” has made a spectacular debut at No. 1. This achievement marks the biggest U.S. sales week for any K-pop album this year. ATEEZ didn’t just stop there; they also topped three other Billboard charts: the Top Album Sales chart, Top Current Album Sales chart, and World Digital Song Sales chart.
TXT’s “minisode 3: TOMORROW” continues to hold strong at No. 3, marking its 10th consecutive week on the World Albums chart. The album also remains on the Billboard 200, currently at No. 141 for its sixth week.
SEVENTEEN’s best-of album “17 IS RIGHT HERE” is also making waves, securing the No. 5 spot in its sixth week on the World Albums chart. It has also spent five weeks on the Billboard 200, now at No. 196.
aespa’s “Armageddon” is holding its ground at No. 6 for the second consecutive week on the World Albums chart. ARTMS’s new album “Dall” has made an impressive debut at No. 7.
BTS’s 2022 anthology album “Proof” continues its long run, coming in at No. 8 in its 104th week on the chart. ILLIT’s “SUPER REAL ME” is at No. 10, marking its 11th week on the chart. NewJeans’ “Get Up” follows closely at No. 11 in its 46th week, and Stray Kids’ “ROCK-STAR” is at No. 12 in its 30th week.
BTS’s Jimin’s solo debut album “FACE” is at No. 13 in its 57th week on the chart. LE SSERAFIM’s “EASY” is at No. 14 in its 16th week, and ENHYPEN’s “ORANGE BLOOD” rounds out the top 15 in its 29th week.
In another exciting update, Stray Kids’ latest mini album “ROCK-STAR” has held onto its top spot, spending its ninth non-consecutive week at No. 1. This marks its 13th week on the chart overall. Stray Kids have also tied NCT 127’s record for the third longest-charting K-pop act on Billboard’s Artist 100 this week.
NewJeans’ “Get Up” is maintaining its position at No. 2 in its 29th consecutive week on the World Albums chart. BTS’s “Proof” has climbed back up to No. 3 in its 87th week, and ENHYPEN’s “ORANGE BLOOD” is steady at No. 4 in its 12th week.
TWS’s debut mini album “Sparkling Blue” has entered the chart at No. 6 this week. ATEEZ’s “THE WORLD EP.FIN: WILL” remains strong at No. 7 in its 10th consecutive week on the chart. BTS’s Jimin’s “FACE” is at No. 9, marking its 40th week on the chart.
NMIXX’s “Fe304: BREAK” is at No. 10 in its third week on the chart. SEVENTEEN’s “SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN” is at No. 11 in its 16th week, and Stray Kids’ “★★★★★ (5-STAR)” is at No. 12 in its 36th week.
(G)I-DLE’s new album “2” is at No. 13 in its second week on the chart. TXT’s “The Name Chapter: FREEFALL” is at No. 14 in its 17th week, and LE SSERAFIM’s “UNFORGIVEN” is at No. 15 in its 37th week.
The K-pop scene continues to dominate the Billboard charts, showcasing the global appeal and staying power of these talented artists. Congratulations to all the artists for their incredible achievements!