The situation
ATEEZ's new mini album "GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard World Albums chart, also topping the Billboard 200. Other groups like CORTIS, ZEROBASEONE, and LE SSERAFIM took the following spots, with BTS and Stray Kids also placing high on the chart.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo were generally unbothered, with one comment saying — "I guess it's impressive that ATEEZ broke a record, but it's not like it's a surprise or anything."
- The fact that CORTIS's debut EP "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES" is still charting after 43 weeks is being seen as a testament to the group's consistent popularity, with some fans attributing it to the group's strong *ģ¬ģ“ė¤ (a satisfying or impressive moment) factor.
- BTS's 2022 anthology album "Proof" spending its 212th week on the chart is being discussed in terms of the group's enduring influence and dedicated fanbase, which is not showing signs of *ėģ¹ (awareness or attention) fatigue.
The open question
The question remains how long ATEEZ can hold onto the top spot, given the upcoming releases from other prominent groups, and whether they can maintain their momentum without showing signs of *ėµėµķ“ (feeling stifled or frustrated) from the pressure.