The situation
The latest Billboard World Albums chart is out, with CORTIS taking the top two spots with their EPs "GREENGREEN" and "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES". Other notable groups like LE SSERAFIM, aespa, BTS, and Stray Kids also secured high rankings. The chart sees a mix of new and older releases, with some albums re-entering the chart after several weeks.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo were generally unbothered by the rankings, with some commenting on the consistent performance of groups like BTS and Stray Kids — "BTS is still selling albums from 2022, that's *사이다* (a satisfying, impressive feat)".
- CORTIS's debut EP "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES" has now spent 42 weeks on the chart, a notable feat for a rookie group, and a testament to their growing international fanbase.
- Some fans noted the lack of movement in the top spots, with one commenter on Instiz saying — "it's getting a bit *답답해* (stifling) to see the same groups at the top every week, but I guess that's just how it is when they're this popular".
The open question
The question remains how long CORTIS can maintain their top spots, and whether other groups can break into the top rankings in the coming weeks. Specifically, the next chart update will reveal if CORTIS's "GREENGREEN" can hold onto the number one spot for a ninth week.