# Stray Kids Reclaim the Billboard World Albums Throne for the 7th Time

URL: https://technosports.co.in/stray-kids-reclaim-the-billboard-world/  
Published: 2026-10-20  
Updated: 2026-10-20  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

K-pop’s grip on the Billboard World Albums chart keeps getting tighter. This week, a familiar name is back on top, and a fresh face just made its entrance.

## The Headline: Stray Kids Are Back at No. 1

Stray Kids’ mini album **“THIS & THAT”** returned to No. 1, its **seventh non-consecutive week** on top. It also climbed back into the top 30 of the Billboard 200 in its ninth consecutive week there. Their 2025 album **“KARMA”** jumped to No. 21 in its 56th week on the World Albums chart.

## Top 10 Stray Kids: Overview

| Rank | Album | Artist | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | THIS & THAT | Stray Kids | 7th week at No. 1 |
| 2 | THE SIN : BLISS | ENHYPEN | Week 7 on chart |
| 3 | HOME | BOYNEXTDOOR | Re-entry |
| 4 | Mark on Me | &TEAM | Down from No. 1 |
| 5 | UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST | ALPHA DRIVE ONE | Debut |
| 6 | GREENGREEN | CORTIS | Week 23 |
| 7 | COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES | CORTIS | Week 57 |
| 8 | MAMIHLAPINATAPAI | ILLIT | Week 23 |
| 10 | PUREFLOW | LE SSERAFIM | Week 20 |

*Billboard’s published ranking places No. 9 outside the groups covered in the report, so it’s left out here.*

![Stray Kids](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/10/stray-kids-3-1.webp)

## The Stories Behind the Numbers

- **BOYNEXTDOOR** re-entered at No. 3 after their repackaged “HOME: DELUXE” release. “HOME” also returned to the Billboard 200, making it their first album to chart for more than one week.
- **&TEAM** took the top spot last week, their first ever, then slipped to No. 4.
- **ALPHA DRIVE ONE** debuted at No. 5 with “UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST.”
- **CORTIS** held two spots at once, which shows real staying power.

## Old Favorites Still Charting

Longevity is the quiet star here. BTS’s “Love Yourself: Answer” re-entered at No. 15, marking an incredible **205th week** on the chart. NewJeans’ “Get Up” sits at No. 20 in its 161st week. For background on how Billboard’s global-music rankings fit into the wider industry, see the [Billboard Wikipedia page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_(magazine)).

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## FAQs

Q1. Who is No. 1 on Billboard’s World Albums chart this week?

Stray Kids’ “THIS & THAT” returned to the top, its seventh non-consecutive week at No. 1.

Q2. Which album debuted in the top 5?

ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s “UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST” debuted at No. 5.