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ATEEZ Returns to No. 1 on Billboard World Albums Chart as BTS, Yeonjun, and LE SSERAFIM Dominate

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ATEEZ Returns to No. 1 on Billboard World Albums Chart as BTS, Yeonjun, and LE SSERAFIM Dominate

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Top story: ATEEZ Returns to No. 1 on Billboard World Albums Chart as BTS, Yeonjun, and LE SSERAFIM Dominate. ATEEZ tops the Billboard World Albums chart again as BTS, Yeonjun, LE SSERAFIM, aespa, and more dominate this week's rankings.

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ATEEZ returns to No. 1 on the Billboard World Albums chart as BTS, Yeonjun, LE SSERAFIM, BOYNEXTDOOR, aespa, Stray Kids, and other K-pop stars dominate the weekly rankings. — ATEEZ tops the Billboard World Albums chart once again, while BTS, Yeonjun, LE SSERAFIM, BOYNEXTDOOR, aespa, Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, and SEVENTEEN continue their impressive global chart success.

ATEEZ reclaimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard's World Albums chart for the week ending August 1, with fellow K-pop stars CORTIS, Yeonjun, BTS, LE SSERAFIM, and more filling the chart's highest positions.

ATEEZ Scores Another No. 1 Finish

ATEEZ's latest mini album "GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5" returned to the summit of the Billboard World Albums chart, earning its third non-consecutive week at No. 1. The EP also continued its strong run on the Billboard 200, landing at No. 121 during its fourth week.
CORTIS followed closely behind at No. 2 with "GREENGREEN," which climbed in its 12th week on the chart while also reaching No. 126 on the Billboard 200. The group's debut EP "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES" also gained momentum, jumping to No. 12 during its 46th week.

Yeonjun, LE SSERAFIM, and BTS Hold Strong

TXT member Yeonjun's solo mini album "NO LABELS: PART 02" secured No. 3 in just its second week on the World Albums chart.
LE SSERAFIM maintained a steady presence as "PUREFLOW" remained at No. 4 in its ninth week.
BTS continued to prove their lasting global popularity with "Proof" holding firm at No. 5 in its remarkable 215th week on the chart. Meanwhile, the group's Japanese album "Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~" climbed to No. 15 in its 38th week.

BOYNEXTDOOR, aespa, Stray Kids, and More Stay in the Mix

BOYNEXTDOOR's "HOME" rose to No. 6 during its sixth week, while aespa's "LEMONADE" claimed No. 7 in its eighth week.
Stray Kids continued their chart success with "KARMA" at No. 9 in its 48th week, while their special album "DO IT" ranked No. 18 in its 35th week.
ILLIT's "MAMIHLAPINATAPAI" stayed at No. 10, and NewJeans' "Get Up" surged to No. 14 as it celebrated its 150th week on the chart.
ENHYPEN also posted gains, with "THE SIN : VANISH" climbing to No. 17. Their 2024 album "ROMANCE : UNTOLD" returned to the chart at No. 25, marking its 100th overall week.
SEVENTEEN's V8 unit rounded out the week's notable entries as its debut mini album "V8" held the No. 23 position during its third week on the Billboard World Albums chart.