A first Korean comeback has turned into the group’s biggest US chart week. &TEAM has hit new highs on the Billboard charts with their mini album “Mark on Me,” and fans have plenty to celebrate.
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What Happened with &TEAM?
On October 6 local time, Billboard announced that “Mark on Me” debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard 200, the chart ranking the most popular albums in the United States. That is &TEAM’s highest placement on the chart so far. It is also their second Billboard 200 entry, after the earlier EP We on Fire.
The album also debuted at No. 1 on the World Albums chart, making it the first &TEAM album to top it.
Chart Scorecard
| Chart | Result | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Billboard 200 | No. 20 (debut) | Career-high placement, second entry overall |
| World Albums | No. 1 (debut) | First time an &TEAM album tops it |
| Artist 100 | No. 18 (re-entry) | New career high for the group |
| Top Album Sales | No. 3 (debut) | Third best-selling album in the US that week |
Why This Week Stands Out?
It’s a rare moment when every chart moves in the right direction. The Top Album Sales ranking suggests that fans bought the album in strong numbers, and the Artist 100 re-entry at No. 18 shows the group’s overall momentum, not just one album’s. This also happens to be their first Korean comeback, which makes the numbers even more notable.
Conclusion
For a group stepping into a new language and market, a Top 20 Billboard 200 debut is a clear signal. It builds on the success of We on Fire, and fans will be watching to see whether the group can hold or improve these positions next week.
Want more K-pop news? Check Technosports for the latest, and our music and entertainment coverage for more chart updates. You can also read about the group on Wikipedia.
FAQs
Q1. What position did “Mark on Me” debut at on the Billboard 200?
It debuted at No. 20, &TEAM’s highest ranking on the chart so far.
Q2. Is this &TEAM’s first time topping a Billboard chart?
It’s the first time an &TEAM album has topped World Albums, where “Mark on Me” debuted at No. 1.
