Billboard has unveiled its World Albums chart for the week ending November 8, and the top spots are filled with an impressive line-up of K-pop artists, marking another milestone in the global domination of the genre.
BOYNEXTDOOR’s new mini-album, The Action, made an outstanding debut at No. 1 on the World Albums chart, while also making its way into the top 40 of the Billboard 200. This is a significant achievement for the rookie group, adding to their rapidly growing global fanbase.
Stray Kids once again proved their chart dominance, landing four albums on the World Albums chart this week. Their album KARMA continued its strong run, holding onto No. 2 in its 10th week. Following that, 合 (HOP) secured No. 11 in its 46th week, ATE held No. 12 in its 67th week, and ★★★★★ (5-STAR) remained steady at No. 23 in its 60th week. Stray Kids’ consistent chart presence highlights their unwavering popularity worldwide.
Meanwhile, CORTIS’s debut EP, COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, kept its position at No. 3 in its eighth week on the chart, proving its sustained appeal among global listeners.
TXT’s The Star Chapter: TOGETHER held firm at No. 4, marking its 15th week on the chart, while NMIXX’s Blue Valentine landed at No. 5 in its third week, signalling a successful continuation of their global journey.
BTS, the global superstars, claimed No. 6 with their 2022 anthology album Proof in its 177th week on the chart, showcasing the enduring power of their catalogue. Additionally, Jimin’s solo album MUSE maintained a strong presence, remaining at No. 8 in its 67th week.
ENHYPEN’s DESIRE: UNLEASH came in at No. 9 in its 22nd week, with their previous album, ROMANCE: UNTOLD, still holding strong at No. 20 in its 68th week. Their consistent charting further solidifies their position as one of K-pop’s most influential groups.
Other notable entries include ILLIT’s bomb, which held steady at No. 10 for its 19th week, and Xdinary Heroes’s debut mini-album LXVE to DEATH, which made a strong debut at No. 13.
NewJeans continued their chart dominance with Get Up, securing No. 16 in its 112th week on the chart, while ZEROBASEONE’s NEVER SAY NEVER came in at No. 17 in its eighth week.
SEVENTEEN saw their album HAPPY BURSTDAY climb back to No. 18 in its 20th week, showing their lasting power in the global scene. CxM’s unit debut mini-album HYPE VIBES entered at No. 22 in its third week, while ATEEZ’s GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3 rounded out the week at No. 24 in its 20th week.
A huge congratulations to all the artists on this incredible achievement! The K-pop wave continues to dominate the global music scene, with these talented groups proving time and time again that they’re here to stay.