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| ▲ K-pop group Stray Kids pose for photos at the media showcase for its mini album "ATE" held in Seoul on July 19, 2024. (Yonhap) |
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- Several K-pop artists have made notable entries on the latest U.S. Billboard 200 main album chart, showcasing their global popularity and musical influence.
On July 30 (local time), Stray Kids' mini-album "ATE" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. This marks the fifth consecutive album by Stray Kids to reach the top of the chart, following their previous works including "ODDINARY" in 2022.
Jimin's second solo album "MUSE" followed closely behind, debuting at No. 2. This historic achievement marks the first time K-pop albums have secured both the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the Billboard 200 simultaneously.
ENHYPEN's second studio album "ROMANCE: UNTOLD" ranked at No. 21, dropping 19 spots from its previous position. Last week, the album had debuted at No. 2, marking ENHYPEN's highest position on the chart to date.
Additionally, NCT 127's sixth studio album "Walk" entered the chart at No. 117, further solidifying the presence of K-pop on the global music stage.
On the Billboard Hot 100 main singles chart, Jimin's title track "Who" from his solo album debuted at No. 14, making it his sixth solo song to enter the chart. Stray Kids' title track "Chk Chk Boom" from their mini-album debuted at No. 49, achieving the group's highest rank on the Hot 100 to date.
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| ▲ Jimin of K-pop supergroup BTS is seen in this photo provided by BigHit Music. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
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