Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on August 9!
TXT topped this week’s chart with their new album “ The Star Chapter: TOGETHER ,” which shot to No. 1 following its delayed physical release in the United States. “The Star Chapter: TOGETHER” also debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, making TXT the K-pop artist with the most top 5 entries in the history of the chart.
BTS ’s live album “ PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LIVE ” took No. 2 in its second week on the World Albums chart, in addition to remaining on the Billboard 200 at No. 125.
Meanwhile, BTS’s 2022 anthology album “ Proof ” held steady at No. 8 in its 164th week on the World Albums chart, with Jimin ’s solo album “ MUSE ” maintaining its position at No. 15 (in its 54th week) and Jin ’s solo mini album “ Echo ” following at No. 19 (in its 11th week).
ATEEZ ’s “ GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3 ” stayed strong at No. 3 in its seventh week on the World Albums chart, and it also spent a fifth week on the Billboard 200 at No. 187.
ENHYPEN ’s “ DESIRE : UNLEASH ” ranked No. 4 in its ninth week on the chart, while their previous album “ ROMANCE : UNTOLD ” held onto its spot at No. 18 in its 55th week.
Meanwhile, ILLIT ’s latest mini album “ bomb ” climbed back up to No. 5 in its sixth week on the chart.
Stray Kids once again landed a total of four albums on the World Albums chart this week. Their special album “ 合 (HOP) ” remained unmoving at No. 9 (in its 33rd week), followed by their 2024 mini album “ ATE ” at No. 13 (in its 54th week), their 2023 album “ ★★★★★ (5-STAR) ” at No. 23 (in its 50th week), and their 2023 mini album “ ROCK-STAR ” at No. 24 (in its 38th week).
SEVENTEEN ’s “ HAPPY BURSTDAY ” rounded out its 10th week on the chart at No. 14, while NewJeans ’ “ Get Up ” held steady at No. 17 in its 99th week.
Finally, BLACKPINK ’s 2020 album “ THE ALBUM ” held steady at No. 22 in its 109th non-consecutive week on the chart.
Congratulations to all of the artists!
