Some chart weeks feel like a K-pop family reunion. For the week ending October 3, Billboard’s World Albums chart was packed with Korean acts, from fresh debuts to albums that just refuse to leave. Stray Kids stayed on top, while EVAN (Heeseung) had a breakout moment of his own.
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Top 10 Billboard Highlights
| Rank | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stray Kids | THIS & THAT |
| 2 | EVAN (Heeseung) | DEATH OF ME |
| 4 | ENHYPEN | THE SIN : BLISS |
| 5 | CORTIS | GREENGREEN |
| 7 | ILLIT | MAMIHLAPINATAPAI |
| 8 | CORTIS | COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES |
| 9 | TUIDE | TUNE & PLAY |
Stray Kids Keep Their Crown
Stray Kids’ mini album “THIS & THAT” stayed at No. 1, marking its sixth non-consecutive week at the top. It also spent a seventh week on the Billboard 200, sitting at No. 34. Their 2025 album “KARMA” even re-entered the World Albums chart at No. 25, adding to a 54-week run.
EVAN’s Big Moment
EVAN’s first mini album “DEATH OF ME” jumped to a new peak of No. 2 in its third week on the chart. It also made a strong debut in the top 50 of the Billboard 200, a great sign for his solo career.
Longevity Stars
Staying power is the real story lower down the chart:
| Rank | Artist | Album | Weeks on Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | BTS | Proof | 224th |
| 12 | LE SSERAFIM | PUREFLOW | 18th |
| 14 | ATEEZ | GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5 | 13th |
| 15 | BTS | Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~ | 47th |
| 16 | BTS | Love Yourself: Answer | 204th |
| 17 | aespa | LEMONADE | 17th |
| 20 | NewJeans | Get Up | 159th |
BTS once again landed three albums on the chart, and NewJeans rounded out the top 20 in a 159th week. TUIDE’s debut EP also took No. 9 in just its second week.
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FAQs
Which album is No. 1 on Billboard’s World Albums chart?
Stray Kids’ “THIS & THAT” holds No. 1 for a sixth non-consecutive week.
What is EVAN’s chart peak?
“DEATH OME” reached a new peak of No. 2 in its third week.
