# Stray Kids Reclaim No. 1 on Billboard World Albums as K-pop Fills the Chart’s Top Spots

URL: https://technosports.co.in/stray-kids-reclaim-no-1-billboard/  
Published: 2026-09-28  
Updated: 2026-09-28  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

K-pop’s grip on the global chart scene shows no sign of loosening. On Billboard’s [World Albums](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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.

### 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.

![Stray Kids](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/09/stray-kdd-2-1024x529.jpg)

**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.”