New Delhi: Stray Kids have once again proved their dominance in the K-pop world. The boy band claimed the top spot on Billboard’s World Albums chart this past week. Their latest mini-album, ATE, soared to the #1 position, outshining other major HYBE artists like BTS’s Jimin, NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, and SEVENTEEN.
The boy group’s ninth Korean EP, led by the electrifying title track Chk Chk Boom, features cameos from Deadpool stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Notably, it marked a triumphant return for the JYP Entertainment idols.
Stray Kids overtakes BTS solos
This marks the seventh non-consecutive week ATE has reigned at #1 on the chart. On the Billboard 200, the EP enjoyed its 12th week, maintaining a respectable spot at #102. The group’s recent success highlights its growing global influence and the ever-evolving K-pop scene.
Meanwhile, HYBE Labels’ artists, who usually dominate the World Albums chart, continued to hold strong positions. BTS member Jimin’s solo studio album MUSE landed at #2, having spent an impressive 12 weeks on both the World Albums Chart and Billboard 200. ENHYPEN’s Romance: Untold claimed the third spot, maintaining its momentum for 13 consecutive weeks. At #4, LE SSERAFIM’s Crazy continued its six-week run on the chart.
NewJeans also made their mark with their long-charting album Get Up, which climbed to #6 in its 62nd week on the chart. BTS’s anthology album Proof, an unstoppable force, landed at #8, achieving an astounding 122 weeks on the World Albums chart.
HYBE K-pop groups dominate
The chart also featured newer names, with BOYNEXTDOOR’s 19.99 at #10 and SEVENTEEN’s latest release holding strong at #14. These boy bands continue to carve their niche in the competitive K-pop market.
Only three non-HYBE K-pop groups made it onto the World Albums chart this week. Aside from Stray Kids, FNC Entertainment’s P1Harmony ranked #5 with their album Sad Song, while SM Entertainment’s aespa wrapped up the list at #15 with their album Armageddon, celebrating its 20th week on the chart.
