Here Are All the K-Pop Albums That Have Topped the Billboard 200: Full List
Stray Kids has made a significant mark in the K-pop landscape with the release of their new mixtape, **DO IT**, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart for the week ending December 6, 2023. This achievement not only highlights the group’s growing influence in the music industry but also reinforces K-pop’s strong presence in the global market. With **DO IT**, Stray Kids becomes the 22nd K-pop album or EP to reach the top of the Billboard 200, a milestone first achieved by BTS with their album **Love Yourself: Tear** in June 2018. Stray Kids now boasts eight No. 1 titles on the Billboard 200, further solidifying their position as the leading K-pop act in terms of chart-topping albums, surpassing BTS, who holds six, and ATEEZ, with two.
The success of Stray Kids reflects a broader trend in K-pop, which has consistently produced chart-topping albums since 2018, with the peak year being 2023, where five K-pop albums reached No. 1. Notably, BLACKPINK was the first female K-pop group to achieve this feat with their album **Born Pink** in 2022. The dynamics of K-pop groups, often featuring large ensembles, play a crucial role in their appeal. For instance, TWICE has nine members, while Stray Kids and ATEEZ each have eight. In contrast, groups like TOMORROW X TOGETHER and NewJeans consist of five members, and BLACKPINK has four. Interestingly, no K-pop solo artists or duos have yet topped the Billboard 200, emphasizing the strength of group dynamics in this genre.
As K-pop continues to evolve, Stray Kids’ latest achievement not only showcases their talent and fanbase but also underscores the genre’s ongoing impact on the global music scene. With a robust history of chart successes, K-pop remains a formidable force, captivating audiences worldwide and paving the way for future artists. The combination of catchy music, impressive choreography, and dedicated fandoms contributes to the sustained popularity of K-pop, making it a significant player in the contemporary music landscape. As we look ahead, the anticipation for future releases from Stray Kids and other K-pop acts remains high, promising more exciting developments in the coming years.
Stray Kids
’ new mixtape
D
O
IT
puts K-pop back in a familiar spot — No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. By debuting at No. 1 on the chart dated Dec. 6,
DO IT
becomes the 22nd album or EP by a K-pop act to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The first was BTS’
Love Yourself: Tear
in June 2018.
Stray Kids has amassed eight No. 1 titles on the Billboard 200, which puts them out front among K-pop acts.
BTS
is in second place, with six No. 1 titles.
ATEEZ
is next in line with two No. 1s on the Billboard 200.
SuperM
,
BLACKPINK
,
TOMORROW X TOGETHER
,
NewJeans
and
TWICE
have all notched one No. 1 to date.
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Stray Kids Claim Eighth No. 1 on Billboard 200 With ‘DO IT’
BLACKPINK was the first female K-pop act to land a No. 1 album on the Billboard 200. They scored with
Born Pink
in 2022.
K-pop groups tend to be large ensembles. TWICE has nine members, one more than Stray Kids and ATEEZ. BTS and SuperM each have seven members. TOMORROW X TOGETHER and NewJeans each have five members. BLACKPINK has four members. To date, no K-pop solo artists, duos or trios have topped the Billboard 200.
There have been multiple No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 by K-pop acts in every year since 2018 except for 2021, when there were none. The peak year (to date) for most No. 1 K-pop albums on the Billboard 200 was 2023, when there were five. Here’s a list of all K-pop albums to top the Billboard 200. They are listed in chronological order.
