PLAVE, Stray Kids, CORTIS, TWICE, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, BTS, BOYNEXTDOOR, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart

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1Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on October 31!PLAVE’s new mini album “HYPERDRIVE” debuted at No.
21 on the World Albums chart, in addition to becoming their first album ever to enter the top 40 of the Billboard 200.Stray Kids landed a total of th

PLAVE, Stray Kids, CORTIS, TWICE, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, BTS, BOYNEXTDOOR, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart

Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on October 31!

PLAVE’s new mini album “HYPERDRIVE” debuted at No. 1 on the World Albums chart, in addition to becoming their first album ever to enter the top 40 of the Billboard 200.

Stray Kids × About group Stray Kids Stray Kids is an eight-member self-producing boy group known for intense performances, experimental sound, and powerful rap lines. Tap again to view profile → Close landed a total of three albums on the World Albums chart: “THIS & THAT” stayed strong at No. 2 in its 11th week on the chart, in addition to spending an 11th week on the Billboard 200 at No. 93. “KARMA” took No. 8 in its 58th week on the World Albums chart, while “DO IT” rounded out its 40th week on the chart at No. 18.

CORTIS × CORTIS About group CORTIS CORTIS is a five-member boy group under BIGHIT MUSIC consisting of MARTIN, JAMES, JUHOON, SEONGHYEON and KEONHO. The group debuted in 2025. The name CORTIS is derived from the phrase "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES" and represents thinking freely beyond conventional rules and standards. The members participate collaboratively in music, choreography, performance and visual production. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s “GREENGREEN” held steady at No. 3 in its 25th week on the World Albums chart, while their debut EP “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES” followed at No. 20 in its 59th week.

ENHYPEN × ENHYPEN About group ENHYPEN ENHYPEN is a six member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s “THE SIN : BLISS” maintained its position at No. 4 in its ninth week on the chart., while TWICE × TWICE About group TWICE TWICE is a nine-member girl group famous for bright concepts, addictive choruses, and a huge discography of K-pop hits. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s live album “THIS IS FOR: WORLD TOUR FINALE in SEOUL – LIVE” debuted at No. 5.

ILLIT × ILLIT About group ILLIT ILLIT (아일릿) is a five-member girl group under BELIFT LAB consisting of YUNAH, MINJU, MOKA, WONHEE, and IROHA. The group officially debuted on March 25, 2024. The name ILLIT combines “I will” with “it,” representing the members' independent spirit and potential to become something unique. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s “MAMIHLAPINATAPAI” climbed back up to No. 7 in its 25th week on the chart, and BTS × BTS About group BTS BTS (방탄소년단) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by BigHit Music and debuted on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their powerful performances, meaningful lyrics, and strong connection with fans, BTS has become one of the most successful and influential music groups in the world. Their music explores themes such as youth, self-discovery, mental health, love, and personal growth, helping them build a dedicated global fanbase known as ARMY. Since their debut, BTS has achieved record-breaking success across the global music industry with hit songs such as “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Spring Day,” “Boy With Luv,” and “Fake Love.” The group has earned numerous awards, topped charts in multiple countries, sold millions of albums, and helped introduce K-pop to a broader international audience. Through their artistry, cultural Tap again to view profile → Close ’s “Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~” came in at No. 11 in its 51st week.

BOYNEXTDOOR × About group BOYNEXTDOOR BOYNEXTDOOR is a six-member South Korean boy group under KOZ Entertainment. The group consists of SUNGHO, RIWOO, JAEHYUN, TAESAN, LEEHAN, and WOONHAK. They officially debuted on May 30, 2023. The group's name reflects the idea of approachable "boys next door," with music centered on relatable stories, everyday experiences, and the emotions of youth. Their official fandom name is ONEDOOR. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s “HOME” ranked No. 12 in its 13th week on the chart, with EVAN × Artist bio EVAN Real name: Lee Hee-seungPosition: Soloist, Singer-SongwriterNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 2001-10-15 EVAN is a South Korean solo singer-songwriter formerly known as Heeseung of ENHYPEN. EVAN is known publicly for a thoughtful, music-focused personality and a strong interest in vocals and performance. His artistic identity places emphasis on musical growth and developing his own voice as an individual performer. Tap again to view profile → Close (Heeseung)’s “DEATH OF ME” rising to No. 14 in its seventh week.

ATEEZ × ATEEZ About group ATEEZ ATEEZ is an eight-member K-pop boy group known for powerful performances, intense choreography, and a strong global fanbase. Since debuting in 2018, they have built a reputation for cinematic concepts and commanding stage presence. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5” remained unmoving at No. 15 in its 17th week on the chart, while NewJeans × About group NewJeans NewJeans is a five-member girl group known for their fresh Y2K-inspired style, smooth vocals, and viral hits. Tap again to view profile → Close ’ “Get Up” jumped to No. 17 in its 163rd week.

LE SSERAFIM × About group LE SSERAFIM LE SSERAFIM is a five-member multinational girl group under SOURCE MUSIC, consisting of SAKURA, KIM CHAEWON, HUH YUNJIN, KAZUHA and HONG EUNCHAE. The group debuted on May 2, 2022. Their name is an anagram of "I'M FEARLESS" and represents moving forward fearlessly without being swayed by the expectations of the world. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s “PUREFLOW” took No. 19 in its 22nd week on the chart, and aespa × aespa About group aespa aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, consisting of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. Since their debut in 2020, aespa has gained international recognition for their innovative concept that combines music, storytelling, and virtual avatars, creating a unique identity within the K-pop industry. Known for their powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and futuristic sound, the group has consistently topped charts and attracted a growing global fanbase. With hit songs such as “Black Mamba,” “Next Level,” “Savage,” “Spicy,” and “Supernova,” aespa has established itself as one of the leading fourth-generation K-pop groups. Their distinctive blend of pop, electronic, and experimental music, combined with strong visual concepts and world tours, continues to expand their influence and popularity among fans around the world. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s “LEMONADE” rounded out the top 25 in its 21st week.

Congratulations to all of the artists!

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