The situation
The latest Billboard World Albums chart is out, with BOYNEXTDOOR's "HOME" debuting at No. 1 and CORTIS's "GREENGREEN" holding strong at No. 2. Other groups like LE SSERAFIM, aespa, and ILLIT also made the top 10, while BTS and Stray Kids had multiple albums on the chart. The chart reflects the current state of K-pop's global popularity.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo were generally unbothered, with one comment stating — "I'm just waiting for the next chart to see if they can keep it up."
- CORTIS's "GREENGREEN" has now spent six weeks on the Billboard 200, a notable feat for a relatively new group.
- Stray Kids once again had three albums on the World Albums chart, with "KARMA" coming in at No. 9 in its 43rd week, showcasing the group's enduring popularity.
The open question
The question remains how long these groups can maintain their positions on the chart, especially with new releases and comebacks from other popular K-pop groups on the horizon. Specifically, will BOYNEXTDOOR be able to hold onto the No. 1 spot next week?