K-pop’s grip on the global chart scene shows no sign of loosening. On Billboard’s World Albums chart for the week ending September 26, Stray Kids took the crown once again, while ENHYPEN, a brand-new debut and several long-running favorites filled out the rest of the top 10.
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The Top of the Chart in k-pop
| Rank | Artist | Album | Weeks on Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stray Kids | THIS & THAT | 5th non-consecutive week at No. 1 |
| 2 | ENHYPEN | THE SIN : BLISS | 4th |
| 3 | TUIDE | TUNE & PLAY (debut EP) | New entry |
| 4 | CORTIS | GREENGREEN | 20th |
| 5 | CORTIS | COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES | 54th |
| 6 | BTS | Proof | 223rd |
| 7 | ILLIT | MAMIHLAPINATAPAI | 20th |
| 8 | aespa | LEMONADE | 16th |
The Big Stories
Stray Kids’ staying power. “THIS & THAT” logged its fifth non-consecutive week at No. 1 and also held at No. 17 on the Billboard 200 in its sixth week. Lasting strength across two charts is a sign of a truly loyal fanbase.
A debut worth watching. TUIDE entered at No. 3 with “TUNE & PLAY” after its physical release in the U.S. A top-three debut is a strong start for a new act.
BTS, the evergreen giants. BTS landed three albums this week: “Proof” at No. 6 in its 223rd week, “Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~” at No. 11, and “Love Yourself: Answer” re-entering at No. 14. Few acts can claim that kind of longevity.
Newcomers making noise. &TEAM’s Korean mini album “Mark on Me” debuted at No. 22, while EVAN (Heeseung)’s solo mini album “DEATH OF ME” held at No. 21. Elsewhere, ATEEZ’s “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5” sat at No. 10, LE SSERAFIM’s “PUREFLOW” at No. 12, and MONSTA X’s “The Phase” at No. 15.
Why It Matters?
Chart runs like these show how physical album sales and dedicated fandoms keep K-pop competitive worldwide, from fresh debuts to records that have stayed on the chart for years.
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FAQs
Q1. Who is No. 1 on Billboard World Albums this week?
Stray Kids’ “THIS & THAT” took No. 1 for its fifth non-consecutive week.
Q2. Which new act debuted in the top 3?
TUIDE entered at No. 3 with their debut EP “TUNE & PLAY.”
