In the latest Billboard World Albums chart released for the week ending September 14, 2024, several popular K-pop groups secured top spots. These artists, representing different K-pop generations, have shown impressive global reach with their recent releases. Here’s a detailed look at their achievements.
LE SSERAFIM Takes No. 1 Spot with ‘CRAZY’
LE SSERAFIM’s newest mini album, CRAZY, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard World Albums chart, marking another milestone for the group. The mini album also became their third consecutive release to break into the top 10 of the Billboard 200, further showcasing their increasing popularity. LE SSERAFIM continues to solidify its position as a rising force in the K-pop industry.
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Stray Kids’ ‘ATE’ Stays Strong at No. 2
After spending an impressive six weeks at the top, Stray Kids‘ latest mini album, ATE, fell to No. 2 on the World Albums chart in its seventh week. Despite this, the album held its ground on the Billboard 200 chart, remaining at No. 58. Stray Kids’ success with “ATE” highlights their continuous global influence.
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Jimin’s Solo Album ‘MUSE’ Ranks at No. 3
BTS’s Jimin continues to make waves with his solo album MUSE, which ranked No. 3 on the World Albums chart in its seventh week. Notably, this album became Jimin’s first solo project to chart for seven consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200, a significant achievement for a solo artist.
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ENHYPEN’s ‘ROMANCE : UNTOLD’ Secures No. 4 Spot
ENHYPEN’s latest album ROMANCE : UNTOLD claimed the No. 4 position in its eighth week on the World Albums chart. Additionally, the album maintained its presence on the Billboard 200 at No. 140, marking another successful week for the group.
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BTS’s ‘Proof’ Climbs Back to No. 7
Even after over two years since its release, BTS’s 2022 anthology album ‘Proof’ made an impressive return to the World Albums chart, climbing back to No. 7 in its 117th week. This long-standing presence on the chart speaks to BTS’s enduring popularity.
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aespa, SEVENTEEN, TXT, NewJeans, and ATEEZ Round Out the Top Spots
Other notable entries on the World Albums chart include:
- aespa’s ‘Armageddon’ took No. 9 in its 15th week on the chart.
- SEVENTEEN’s ’17 IS RIGHT HERE’ followed at No. 10 in its 19th week.
- TXT’s ‘minisode 3: TOMORROW’ re-entered the chart at No. 11, marking its 21st non-consecutive week.
- NewJeans’ ‘Get Up’ rose to No. 14 in its 58th week.
- ATEEZ’s ‘GOLDEN HOUR: Part. 1’ re-entered the chart at No. 15 in its 13th non-consecutive week.
This collection of top-performing albums highlights the ongoing strength of K-pop in the global music industry.
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Achievements of K-Pop Albums on the Billboard World Albums Chart (Sep 2024)
- LE SSERAFIM – CRAZY: No. 1, third consecutive top 10 Billboard 200 entry
- Stray Kids – ATE: No. 2, six weeks at No. 1, ranked No. 58 on Billboard 200
- Jimin (BTS) – MUSE: No. 3, seven weeks on Billboard 200
- ENHYPEN – ROMANCE : UNTOLD: No. 4, eight weeks on Billboard 200 at No. 140
- BTS – Proof: No. 7, 117 weeks on the World Albums chart
- aespa – Armageddon: No. 9, 15 weeks on the World Albums chart
- SEVENTEEN – 17 IS RIGHT HERE: No. 10, 19 weeks on the World Albums chart
- TXT – minisode 3: TOMORROW: No. 11, 21 non-consecutive weeks
- NewJeans – Get Up: No. 14, 58 weeks on the chart
- ATEEZ – GOLDEN HOUR: Part. 1: No. 15, 13 non-consecutive weeks
These K-pop albums continue to prove their global impact, dominating charts and staying relevant in the international music scene.
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