BTS Jimin, BLACKPINK Jisoo Reign on Billboard's Global Excl US, FIFTY FIFTY Debuts on Chart's Top 10
Billboard has announced their rankings for Global Excl. U.S. and Global 200 charts, featuring its top 10 rankings. In the lists, BTS, BLACKPINK, and rising monster rookie FIFTY FIFTY have made their mark on the charts.
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BTS Jimin, BLACKPINK Jisoo, & FIFTY FIFTY Dominate on Billboard Charts
On April 17, Billboard has officially unveiled the top 10 rankings for Global Excl U.S. and Global 200, which were dated on April 22. Global Excl. U.S. and Global 200 first began in September 2020, with the purpose of ranking songs centered on sales activity, as well as streaming performance.
These data collected are covered from over 200 regions worldwide. Global Excl. U.S. charts records music information from all territories except for United States, while Global 200 collects data in every territory.
For his third consecutive week on Global 200, Jimin of BTS defended his position at No. 10 with "Like Crazy," the title track from his solo debut album "FACE." The singer also secured a place on the Global Excl. U.S. chart with "Like Crazy," and securing his third week by placing at No. 8.
Jisoo of BLACKPINK also appeared on the Global Excl. U.S. Chart, placing her second week on its top 10 with solo debut track "FLOWER." The song placed in at No. 6, after entering the list at No. 2 on April 10.
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Furthermore, FIFTY FIFTY, debuted on the Global Excl. U.S. with their viral song "Cupid," placing them at No. 9. "Cupid" has now retained its fifth week on the rankings, soaring from No. 22 to No. 9.
This is due to their 40.2 million streams with a 35 percent increase, and 1,000 sold outside the United States, marking a 13 percent increase.
On the Global Excl. U.S. chart, FIFTY FIFTY has now become the seventh K-pop group to attain a top 10 position. The group has followed BTS, BLACKPINK, BIGBANG, TWICE, NewJeans, and IVE.
LE SSERAFIM Scores Highest Debut for 4th Gen Girl Groups on Billboard 200 With 'ANTIFRAGILE'
In other news, fourth-gen girl group LE SSERAFIM also made breakthroughs on the Global 200.
On October 31, 2022 the Top 200 Albums were announced by Billboard. Among the albums included LESSERAFIM's "ANTIFRAGILE," which seized No. 14 after gaining 23,000 units sold in the United States, marking their appearance on Billboard 200 for the first time.
The release also became the first album from a 2022 rookie group to place on Top 200 albums. "ANTIFRAGILE" also surpassed aespa's "Savage," who entered No. 20 in October 2021, establishing the highest entry by a fourth-gen K-pop girl group.
"ANTIFRAGILE" also gained a spot on other Billboard charts. The song led LE SSERAFIM to their highest peak on Billboard Digital Song Sales at No, 8, Global Excl. U.S. at No. 42, and even managed to sneak at No. 79 on Billboard Global 200.
Congratulations to all artists!
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