Yeonjun tops Billboard World Albums as K-pop acts dominate weekly chart

Billboard’s World Albums chart for the week ending July 25 highlights a strong showing from K-pop artists, with TXT’s Yeonjun taking the No. 1 spot with his solo mini album “NO LABELS: PART 02.” The release also marks his second entry on the Billboard 200, underlining his growing global reach.

ATEEZ follows at No. 2 with “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5,” after previously topping the chart. The EP continues its run on the Billboard 200 as well, reflecting sustained international demand.

CORTIS maintains momentum with “GREENGREEN” at No. 3 in its 11th week, while their earlier release “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES” extends a long chart run. LE SSERAFIM hold steady at No. 4 with “PUREFLOW.”

BTS re-enters the top five as “Proof” climbs to No. 5 in its 214th week, showing lasting popularity among global fans, including in Europe. Their Japanese album “Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~” also remains on the chart.

Elsewhere, aespa rise to No. 6 with “LEMONADE,” followed by BOYNEXTDOOR at No. 7 and Stray Kids at No. 8 with “KARMA.” Additional entries include ILLIT, SEVENTEEN’s V8 unit, and i-dle, whose new EP “We made” debuts on the chart.

Long-running releases from NewJeans and ENHYPEN continue to chart, highlighting the sustained global appeal of K-pop releases across multiple generations.

For European fans, the chart reflects the ongoing demand for both new releases and catalogue albums, with many of these titles widely available through regional retailers and online stores.