A new name sits at the top. Billboard’s World Albums chart for the week ending October 10 is out, and &TEAM just claimed a first for the group: its mini album Mark on Me is No. 1, the group’s first album ever to top the chart.
The Top Spots
| Rank | Artist | Album | Week on Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | &TEAM | Mark on Me | Re-entry |
| 2 | Stray Kids | THIS & THAT | 8th |
| 3 | ENHYPEN | THE SIN : BLISS | 6th |
| 5 | CORTIS | GREENGREEN | 22nd |
| 6 | ILLIT | MAMIHLAPINATAPAI | 22nd |
| 7 | BTS | Proof | 225th |
| 8 | EVAN (Heeseung) | DEATH OF ME | 4th |
| 9 | CORTIS | COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES | 56th |
&TEAM’s Big Moment
Mark on Me re-entered the chart at No. 1, and it didn’t stop there. According to Soompi’s report, the album also gave &TEAM its highest ranking yet on the Billboard 200, debuting in the top 20. For a group that’s been steadily growing its global fanbase, it’s a milestone worth celebrating.
Stray Kids Slip, But Stay Strong
After six non-consecutive weeks at the top, Stray Kids’ THIS & THAT moved down to No. 2 in its eighth week. It still holds steady at No. 34 on the Billboard 200. Their 2025 album KARMA is also climbing, back up to No. 23 in its 55th week, which shows how long their music keeps its pull.
The Long-Run Champions
Some of the most interesting numbers are about staying power:
| Artist | Album | Rank | Weeks on Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTS | Proof | 7 | 225th |
| NewJeans | Get Up | 19 | 160th |
| CORTIS | COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES | 9 | 56th |
| Stray Kids | KARMA | 23 | 55th |
BTS’s Proof has been on the chart for 225 weeks, and it jumped to No. 7 this time. That’s a reminder that great albums can keep finding listeners long after release.
Rest of the Chart
| Rank | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | LE SSERAFIM | PUREFLOW |
| 14 | ATEEZ | GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5 |
| 15 | BTS | Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~ |
| 17 | TUIDE | TUNE & PLAY |
| 18 | aespa | LEMONADE |
ENHYPEN’s THE SIN : BLISS also returned to No. 161 on the Billboard 200 in its sixth week, a nice bonus for the group.
Why This Chart Matters?
The World Albums chart tracks the biggest-selling albums by artists from around the globe, and K-pop has become a major part of it. When so many acts appear at once, from rookies like TUIDE to veterans like BTS, it shows how deep the genre’s talent pool is right now.
Want more K-pop news and chart updates? Explore Technosports for the latest K-pop updates, music news and entertainment stories. The Billboard 200 is the main US album chart, if you want more context on those placements.
FAQs
Q1. Which album is No. 1 on Billboard’s World Albums chart?
&TEAM’s Mark on Me is No. 1 for the week ending October 10, the group’s first chart-topper.
Q2. Where did Stray Kids land this week?
THIS & THAT fell to No. 2 after six non-consecutive weeks at No. 1, while KARMA rose to No. 23.
