Nine and Counting: NCT 127’s “BLINGY” Marks Another Billboard 200 Milestone

Consistency is its own kind of achievement in the music industry, and NCT 127 just proved they have plenty of it. Their new album "BLINGY" has debuted on the Billboard…

By Reetam Bodhak

September 14, 2026

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Consistency is its own kind of achievement in the music industry, and NCT 127 just proved they have plenty of it. Their new album “BLINGY” has debuted on the Billboard 200, the chart ranking the most popular albums in the United States — and it’s not a first-time feat. It’s their ninth.

A Milestone Nine Albums in the Making

“BLINGY” entered the Billboard 200 at No. 129 this week, extending a run that started years ago and now includes “Regular-Irregular,” “We Are Superhuman,” “Neo Zone,” “Sticker,” “2 Baddies,” “Ay-Yo,” “Fact Check,” and “WALK.” Landing nine separate albums on America’s flagship chart is a strong marker of consistency, especially in an industry where staying power across nearly a decade of releases is far from guaranteed.

Strong Numbers Across the Board

The success wasn’t limited to the Billboard 200. “BLINGY” also debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s World Albums chart and landed at No. 11 on the Top Album Sales chart, meaning it ranked as the 11th best-selling album in the United States for the week — a strong sales showing on top of its overall chart position.

BLINGY: Chart Performance

Chart	Position
Billboard 200	No. 129 (Debut)
World Albums	No. 3
Top Album Sales	No. 11
Artist 100	No. 73 (Re-entry)

Beyond the album’s own numbers, NCT 127 as a group also re-entered Billboard’s Artist 100 chart at No. 73, marking their 55th non-consecutive week on that particular ranking — another sign of the group’s sustained relevance well beyond any single release cycle.

What NCT 127 Is Up to Beyond Music

Group members have also been active outside their music releases. Johnny is currently featured in the variety show “ALL or NOTHING,” while Jaehyun continues to draw attention for his role in the drama “Dear.M,” both giving fans additional ways to stay connected with the group between comeback cycles.

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FAQs

Q1. How many Billboard 200 entries does NCT 127 now have?

With the debut of “BLINGY” at No. 129, NCT 127 now has nine total albums that have charted on the Billboard 200. This includes previous entries like “Neo Zone,” “Sticker,” “2 Baddies,” and “WALK,” reflecting a consistent chart presence that spans several years of the group’s career rather than a single standout release.

Q2. How did “BLINGY” perform outside the Billboard 200?

Beyond its Billboard 200 debut, “BLINGY” also landed at No. 3 on Billboard’s World Albums chart and No. 11 on the Top Album Sales chart, meaning it was the 11th best-selling album in the United States that week. NCT 127 also re-entered Billboard’s Artist 100 chart at No. 73, marking their 55th non-consecutive week on that chart, which reflects continued artist-level popularity alongside this specific album’s performance.