Billboard has officially announced its World Albums chart, which was joined by numerous K-pop artists who made waves with their music releases.

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Billboard's Last World Albums Chart for December 2023 Announced: Stray Kids, NewJeans, BTS, More Secure Places

The year 2023 has ended, and with 2024 beginning, Billboard has announced the artists who made it on the World Albums chart. According to Billboard, the chart was for the week ending on December 30 and included several K-pop artists.

Surprisingly, the World Albums chart was reigned by none other than fourth-gen leader Stray Kids, who came back at the chart's No. 1 with their eighth mini album "ROCK-STAR." Aside from World Albums, "ROCK-STAR" also secured No. 41 on the Billboard 200.

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The No. 2 spot on the list was occupied by ATEEZ, who managed to steal the place with their second full-length album "THE WORLD EP. FIN: WILL." This was followed by ENHYPEN's "ORANGE BLOOD" album, which completed the top three on the list.

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Monster rookie group NewJeans claimed No. 4 on the World Albums Chart with their second mini album "Get Up," which saw massive mainstream success across music charts domestically and internationally.

The top five was rounded by TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), who took No. 5 with their third full-length album "The Name Chapter: FREEFALL."

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While the inclusion of the mentioned artists was already surprising, K-pop juggernaut BTS continued the list by placing No. 6 with their 2013 mini album "O!RUL8,2?" The album was released on September 11, 2013, along with its title track "N.O."

SEVENTEEN followed closely in No. 7 with their 11th mini album "SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN." In No. 8, BTS landed another iconic release titled, "Proof," their anthology album released on June 10, 2022, accompanied by its mellow title track "Yet To Come."

Aside from "ROCK-STAR," Stray Kids managed to place another album on the list. In No. 9, their third full-length album "★★★★★ (5-STAR)" occupied the space. The album is also the group's best release in 2023 due to its soaring album sales and skyrocketing success.

NCT Dream trailed the group with "Fact Check," filling in No. 11, while aespa followed in No. 12 with their fourth mini album "Drama."

Moving on, the No. 14 spot was secured by NewJeans, who returned to the World Albums chart with their self-titled debut mini album "NewJeans." The Top 15 was completed by LE SSERAFIM's "UNFORGIVEN," their first-ever studio album.

Congratulations to all K-pop artists who earned their places on Billboard's World Albums Chart!

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Written by Riely Miller