12 Amazing K-pop Releases Listed on Billboard's World Albums Chart for June 2023!
Billboard has announced its World Albums chart for the week ending on June 3, comprised of releases from artists around the world. However, for this chart, K-pop releases dominated the scene.
Here are 12 amazing K-pop releases included in Billboard's World Albums Chart for June 2023!
1. 'I feel' by (G)I-DLE
(G)I-DLE owned the first place with newest mini album "I feel," which debuted on the list. "I feel" has also become (G)I-DLE's first-ever release to enter Global 200's top 50, raking in a historic achievement for the group. With the group's distinctive tone and concept, fans will forever remember this masterpiece for a long time!
2. 'FML' by SEVENTEEN
SEVENTEEN's "FML" defended its position at the No. 2 spot, spending its fifth consecutive week on the World Albums chart.
3. 'UNFORGIVEN' by LE SSERAFIM
"UNFORGIVEN" is the first full-length album of LE SSERAFIM, which secured the No. 3 position. It is also the album which led LE SSERAFIM to solely become the fifth K-pop girl group ever to land an album chart for three weeks straight.
4. 'D-DAY' by BTS Suga
Suga's first official solo release "D-DAY" claimed the fifth place on the World Albums chart.
5. 'The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION' by TXT
At Billboard's original list, TXT made it on No. 6 with "The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION."
6. 'READY TO BE' by TWICE
TWICE's current mini album "READY TO BE" earned the seventh place on Billboard's World Albums chart.
7. 'MAXIDENT' by Stray Kids
The 2022 album "MAXIDENT" from Stray Kids defended its place on the World Albums chart. It has placed on its No. 8 ranking, marking their 30th non-consecutive week on the list.
8. 'FACE' by BTS Jimin
Jimin also made it on the World Albums chart with first official solo debut "FACE," placing on the list's No. 9.
9. 'Proof' by BTS
BTS completed the chart's top 10 with anthology album "Proof," placing at the 10th spot.
10. 'Map of the Soul: 7' by BTS
BTS's 2020 full-length album "Map of the Soul: 7" charted on No. 11.
11. 'Love Yourself: Answer' by BTS
Meanwhile, BTS's 2018 compilation album "Love Yourself: Answer" made in on No. 13.
12. 'DARK BLOOD' by ENHYPEN
Lastly, ENHYPEN's current mini album "DARK BLOOD" made its debut on the World Albums chart, placing at the No. 14 spot.
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