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1Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on October 17!Stray Kids’ latest mini album “THIS & THAT” returned to the top of the World A…
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Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, BOYNEXTDOOR, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, &TEAM, CORTIS, ILLIT, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart

Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on October 17!

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 ’ latest mini album “THIS & THAT” returned to the top of the World Albums chart this week, marking its seventh non-consecutive week at No. 1. “THIS & THAT” also climbed back up to No. 29 in its ninth consecutive week on the Billboard 200.

Additionally, Stray Kids’ 2025 album “KARMA” jumped to No. 21 in its 56th week on the World Albums chart.

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 latest mini album “THE SIN : BLISS” climbed back up to No. 2 in its seventh week on the World Albums chart, in addition to rising to No. 122 on the Billboard 200.

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 first studio album “HOME” re-entered the World Albums chart at No. 3 following the release of its repackaged album “HOME: DELUXE,” marking its 11th non-consecutive week on the chart. “HOME” also re-entered the Billboard 200 this week, making it BOYNEXTDOOR’s first album ever to chart for more than one week.

After becoming &TEAM × &TEAM About group &TEAM &TEAM is a nine-member Japanese boy group under YX LABELS. The group consists of EJ, FUMA, K, NICHOLAS, YUMA, JO, HARUA, TAKI, and MAKI. The group was formed through the survival program &AUDITION - The Howling and officially debuted on December 7, 2022, with the mini album First Howling : ME. &TEAM promotes primarily in Japan while maintaining a strong international K-pop presence. The group later expanded its activities in South Korea with its Korean debut. Their official fandom name is LUNÉ. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s first album ever to top the World Albums chart last week, the group’s new Korean mini album “Mark on Me” fell to No. 4 in its third week on the chart.

Meanwhile, ALPHA DRIVE ONE × About group ALPHA DRIVE ONE ALPHA DRIVE ONE (알파드라이브원), also known as ALD1, is an eight-member boy group under WAKEONE. The group consists of LEO, JUNSEO, ARNO, GEONWOO, SANGWON, XINLONG, ANXIN, and SANGHYEON. Formed through BOYS II PLANET, ALPHA DRIVE ONE officially debuted on January 12, 2026 with the mini album EUPHORIA. The group name represents the goal of becoming the best (ALPHA), the passion and momentum to move forward (DRIVE), and unity as one team (ONE). Tap again to view profile → Close ’s new mini album “UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST” debuted at No. 5 on this week’s World Albums chart.

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 swept the next top two spots on the chart: “GREENGREEN” took No. 6 in its 23rd week on the chart, while “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES” climbed back up to No. 7 in its 57th week.

ILLIT’s “MAMIHLAPINATAPAI” ranked No. 8 in its 23rd week on the chart, while 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” rose to No. 10 in its 20th week.

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 2020 Japanese album “Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~” jumped to No. 11 in its 49th week on the chart, and their 2018 album “Love Yourself: Answer” re-entered the chart at No. 15 (marking its 205th week).

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 first mini album “DEATH OF ME” came in at No. 14 in its fifth week on the chart, with 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” ranking No. 17 in its 15th week.

Finally, 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” took No. 19 in its 19th week on the chart, followed by 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 ’ 2023 EP “Get Up” at No. 20 in its 161st week.

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