10+ K-pop Artists Who Landed Spots in Billboard's World Albums Chart for July 2023: Stray Kids, aespa, MORE!
For the week ending on July 22, Billboard has officially revealed its newest World Albums chart, which records the most popular albums worldwide.
Many global artists have joined the list with their respective releases. However, the chart's top segment was dominated by several K-pop groups and soloists, who carved their buzz this 2023.
Here are 12 K-pop artists who managed to rank on Billboard's World Albums Chart!
1. Stray Kids with '★★★★★ (5-STAR)'
Stray Kids is continuing their world domination with their third full-length album '★★★★★ (5-STAR),' which placed on the chart's No. 1. The album made waves on Billboard 200 and various music charts, proving its reputation as one of 2023's best releases.
2. aespa with 'MY WORLD'
aespa hit big with their latest mini album "MY WORLD," which defended its position at the No. 2 spot. The album was also highly anticipated by both fans and non-fans, who were eager to receive new music from the girl group.
3. ATEEZ with 'THE WORLD EP. 2: OUTLAW'
ATEEZ defended their No. 3 spot with ninth mini album "THE WORLD EP. 2: OUTLAW." With this album's impact, it led ATEEZ to achieve many feats as a K-pop group outside of the "Big 4" agencies, proving their stable and increasing popularity.
4. ENHYPEN with 'DARK BLOOD'
On Billboard's original list, ENHYPEN secured the fifth place with their album "DARK BLOOD."
5. TWICE with 'READY TO BE'
TWICE has always been known as a physical-sales juggernaut and is still unchanging. On the World Albums chart, TWICE reigned the No. 6 position with their album "READY TO BE."
6. LE SSERAFIM with 'UNFORGIVEN'
LE SSERAFIM trailed with their first-ever full-length album "UNFORGIVEN," which placed at No. 7.
7. TXT with 'The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION'
On the chart's No. 8, TXT managed to stretch out their stay with album "The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION." It was also released back in January 27, making it 2023's longest charting release on the World Albums.
8. BTS Jimin with 'FACE'
Jimin made his solo debut this 2023 with "FACE" and secured the July chart's No. 10, marking its 16th consecutive week.
9. BTS with 'Proof'
Jimin was followed by his own group BTS with anthology album "Proof," which placed at No. 11.
10. SEVENTEEN with 'FML'
SEVENTEEN raked in the No. 12 spot with their tenth extended play "FML," which became one of the best-selling K-pop albums of 2023. Not only did it gain attention for this feat, but also surpassed all existing K-pop albums in history.
11. NewJeans with "New Jeans'
NewJeans came in No. 13 with their debut extended play "New Jeans."
12. BTS Suga / Agust D with 'D-DAY'
On No. 14, Suga of BTS made it with his debut full-length album "D-DAY."
Which K-pop artist on the list are your favorites? What are your favorite K-pop albums? Let us know in the comments below!
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