Some weeks on Billboard’s World Albums chart feel less like a competition and more like a K-pop showcase. This week is exactly that — Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, MONSTA X, CORTIS, ATEEZ, and a long list of others have collectively taken over the chart’s top spots, proving just how deep and consistent the genre’s global pull continues to be.
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K-Pop Chart-Topping Highlights
Stray Kids continue their reign at No. 1 with “THIS & THAT,” now marking a fourth non-consecutive week atop the World Albums chart while also re-entering the Billboard 200’s top 15. Their 2025 release “KARMA” made a surprising return too, re-entering at No. 25.
| Rank | Artist | Album | Chart Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stray Kids | THIS & THAT | 4th non-consecutive week at No. 1 |
| 2 | ENHYPEN | THE SIN: BLISS | 3rd week at No. 2 |
| 3 | MONSTA X | The Phase | Debut; 2nd Billboard 200 entry |
| 4 | CORTIS | GREENGREEN | 19th week on chart |
| 5 | CORTIS | COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES | Rose to No. 5 in 53rd week |
| 7 | ATEEZ | GOLDEN HOUR: Part.5 | 11th week on chart |
| 11 | LE SSERAFIM | PUREFLOW | 16th week, holding steady |
Steady Climbers and Long-Runners
Beyond the top five, several albums are showing serious staying power. ILLIT’s “MAMIHLAPINATAPAI” climbed back up to No. 12 in its 19th week, while NCT 127’s “BLINGY” entered at No. 14 in just its second week on the chart. Meanwhile, aespa’s “LEMONADE” held at No. 15 in its 15th week, and NewJeans’ “Get Up” continues its remarkable marathon run, still charting at No. 18 after an astonishing 157 weeks.
New Entries Worth Watching
Two fresh names debuted this week: EVAN (Heeseung) landed his first solo mini album, “DEATH OF ME,” at No. 21, while TXT’s Yeonjun’s “NO LABELS: PART 02” held at No. 22 in its ninth week — both signs of the growing appetite for member solo projects alongside full-group comebacks.
Why This Chart Sweep Matters?
A chart this saturated with K-pop releases underscores just how globally competitive — and commercially dominant — the genre has become. With veteran groups, rookie acts, and solo idols all charting simultaneously, this week’s Billboard World Albums list is a strong indicator that K-pop’s international fanbase remains as active and engaged as ever.
For more K-pop chart updates and comeback tracking, check out our entertainment coverage on technosports.co.in.
FAQs
Q1. Which album is No. 1 on this week’s Billboard World Albums chart?
Stray Kids’ “THIS & THAT” holds the top spot for a fourth non-consecutive week.
Q2. Which artists debuted new entries this week?
MONSTA X debuted at No. 3 with “The Phase,” while EVAN (Heeseung) entered at No. 21 with his solo mini album “DEATH OF ME.”
