ATEEZ’s Historic Billboard 200 Triumph with ‘GOLDEN HOUR: Part.2’

K-pop sensation ATEEZ has once again etched its name in history, claiming the top spot on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart with their latest release, ‘GOLDEN HOUR: Part.2’. This monumental achievement was announced on the 24th (local time) by Billboard, following the album’s release on November 15th.

The Billboard 200 ranks albums based on traditional album sales, SEA (streaming equivalent albums), and TEA (track equivalent albums). ATEEZ’s impressive debut week sales tally stands at 184,000 units, comprising 179,000 in album sales and 5,000 SEA units, marking their highest-ever first-week sales in the U.S.

This triumph comes almost a year after ATEEZ first made headlines by conquering the Billboard 200 with their second full album, ‘THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL’. With ‘GOLDEN HOUR: Part.2’, ATEEZ becomes the first K-pop group to secure two number one albums on the Billboard 200 within a year, demonstrating their unparalleled global reach.

In addition to this remarkable feat, ATEEZ has consistently placed five albums within the top three of the Billboard 200, showcasing their formidable presence in the international music scene. Notably, they are now one of the few groups to have four albums surpassing 100,000 copies in first-week U.S. sales, including their ninth mini-album ‘THE WORLD EP.2 : OUTLAW’.

Furthermore, ATEEZ has made history in the UK as the first K-pop group to enter the Official Albums Chart’s top 5 three times within a year, while also achieving four consecutive top 10 placements. Their single ‘Ice On My Teeth’ also set new personal records, ranking 8th on the Official Singles Downloads Chart and 12th on the Official Singles Sales Chart.

ATEEZ’s influence extends across Europe, with ‘GOLDEN HOUR: Part.2’ charting at number five on France’s SNEP Top Albums Chart and sixth on Germany’s Offizielle Deutsche Charts Top 100 Albums Chart. These accomplishments underscore their growing impact on the global music landscape.

Reflecting the album’s core message of seeking authenticity in a world of diverse values, ATEEZ continues to carve out their unique identity in the K-pop industry, riding a wave of unrelenting popularity.

Fans can look forward to witnessing more of ATEEZ’s dynamic performances as they prepare to grace the stage at the 16th Melon Music Awards (MMA2024) on November 30th, promising an exciting year-end celebration.

This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.