# K-Pop Takes Over the World — ATEEZ, BTS, Stray Kids & More Dominate Billboard’s World Albums Chart (Week of Feb 28, 2026)

URL: https://technosports.co.in/k-pop-takes-over-the-world-ateez/  
Published: 2026-03-02  
Updated: 2026-03-02  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

If you needed any more proof that K-pop’s global grip is tighter than ever, look no further than this week’s **Billboard World Albums Chart**. For the week ending **February 28, 2026**, K-pop artists didn’t just show up — they practically *moved in*. From veteran giants to rising rookies, here’s the full breakdown of who’s dominating and why it matters.

## K-Pop Full Chart Breakdown

| Rank | Artist | Album | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **#1** | ATEEZ | *GOLDEN HOUR: Part.4* | 2nd consecutive week at No. 1 |
| **#2** | ENHYPEN | *THE SIN: VANISH* | Holding steady at No. 2 |
| **#3** | Stray Kids | *DO IT* | One of 6 SKZ entries |
| **#4** | BTS | *Proof* | 193rd week on chart |
| **#5** | CORTIS | *COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES* | Jumped 19 ranks ⬆️ |
| **#7** | Stray Kids | *KARMA* | — |
| **#8** | Stray Kids | *合 (HOP)* | — |
| **#11** | ILLIT | *bomb* | 35th week on chart |
| **#12** | BTS | *Map of the Soul: 7* | 161st week — iconic longevity |
| **#14** | Jimin (BTS) | *MUSE* | 83rd week on chart |
| **#15** | Stray Kids | *ATE* | — |
| **#17** | Stray Kids | *★★★★★ (5-STAR)* | — |
| **#19** | NewJeans | *Get Up* | 128th week — re-entered |
| **#21** | TXT’s Yeonjun | *No Labels: Part 01* | 13th week — rising |
| **#23** | ENHYPEN | *ROMANCE: UNTOLD* | Climbed back up |
| **#24** | Stray Kids | *ROCK-STAR* | — |
| **#25** | ENHYPEN | *DESIRE: UNLEASH* | Re-entered the chart |

## The Standout Stories This Week

![K-Pop](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-73.png)

### 🏆 ATEEZ Stays Unbeatable at #1

ATEEZ’s new mini album *GOLDEN HOUR: Part.4* topped the World Albums chart for the second week in a row, while also spending a second week in the top 20 of the prestigious Billboard 200. [Paramount](https://www.paramount.com/press/paramount-to-acquire-warner-bros-discovery-to-form-next-generation-global-media-and-entertainment-company) Two major charts simultaneously — that’s the ATEEZ effect, and ATINY are rightfully going wild.

### 🔥 Stray Kids’ Six-Entry Sweep

Nobody owns the chart quite like Stray Kids right now. Stray Kids managed to chart six entries this week — *DO IT* at No. 3, *KARMA* at No. 7, *合 (HOP)* at No. 8, *ATE* at No. 15, *★★★★★ (5-STAR)* at No. 17, and *ROCK-STAR* at No. 24. [Paramount](https://www.paramount.com/press/paramount-to-acquire-warner-bros-discovery-to-form-next-generation-global-media-and-entertainment-company) Six albums. One chart. One group. Let that sink in.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-74.png)

### 📈 CORTIS Makes the Biggest Jump

The biggest mover of the week is undoubtedly CORTIS. The BIGHIT rookie group’s debut EP *COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES* jumped 19 ranks to land at No. 5 in its 24th week on the chart. A 19-spot leap for a debut album this deep into its chart run? That’s no accident — the fanbase is clearly mobilising hard.

### 💜 BTS: The Legends That Never Leave

Here’s something that never gets old. BTS’s 2022 anthology album *Proof* maintained its position at No. 4 in its *193rd* week on the chart, while their 2020 album *Map of the Soul: 7* rose to No. 12 in its 161st week. [Paramount](https://www.paramount.com/press/paramount-to-acquire-warner-bros-discovery-to-form-next-generation-global-media-and-entertainment-company) Nearly four years on the charts — consistently. That’s not a fanbase, that’s a movement.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-75.png)

### 🌟 ENHYPEN’s Triple Threat

ENHYPEN had three albums on the chart simultaneously — *THE SIN: VANISH* at No. 2, *ROMANCE: UNTOLD* climbing back to No. 23, and *DESIRE: UNLEASH* re-entering at No. 25. [Paramount](https://www.paramount.com/press/paramount-to-acquire-warner-bros-discovery-to-form-next-generation-global-media-and-entertainment-company) For a group that debuted in 2020, holding three chart spots at once speaks volumes about their staying power.

### 🎵 Solo Artists Representing

BTS’s Jimin ranked No. 14 with *MUSE* in its 83rd week, NewJeans’ *Get Up* climbed back to No. 19 in its 128th week, and TXT’s Yeonjun’s *No Labels: Part 01* rose to No. 21 in its 13th week. [Paramount](https://www.paramount.com/press/paramount-to-acquire-warner-bros-discovery-to-form-next-generation-global-media-and-entertainment-company) The solo era of K-pop is very much alive and thriving.

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## Why This Chart Dominance Is Historic

K-pop’s grip on the Billboard World Albums chart isn’t a fluke — it’s the result of a decades-long global fanbase expansion. To understand how the genre evolved from a niche sound to a worldwide phenomenon, the [Wikipedia page on the Billboard World Albums chart](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_charts) puts this week’s K-pop sweep in fascinating historical context.

Want to explore which K-pop artists are trending on streaming platforms right now? [TechnoSports has the full data-driven breakdown](https://technosports.co.in) ready for you.

## FAQs

### **Q: Which K-pop group topped the Billboard World Albums chart for the week of February 28, 2026?**

ATEEZ claimed the No. 1 spot with *GOLDEN HOUR: Part.4* for the **second consecutive week**, while also charting in the top 20 of the Billboard 200 simultaneously.

### **Q: How many entries did Stray Kids have on the Billboard World Albums chart this week?**

Stray Kids had an impressive **six albums** on the chart simultaneously — from *DO IT* at No. 3 all the way through to *ROCK-STAR* at No. 24, cementing their status as one of the most charted K-pop acts globally.