Jimin's "MUSE" and Stray Kids Make History on Billboard 200

K-pop sensations Stray Kids and Jimin achieved major success on the Billboard 200 chart with their latest albums, ATE and MUSE, debuting at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively. This historic moment marks the first time that the top two positions on the Billboard 200 are occupied by Korean pop albums.

Jimin secures historic Billboard spot

A year after his remarkable solo debut, BTS's Jimin has once again taken the music world by storm. On July 28, Billboard revealed that Jimin's latest solo album, "MUSE," debuted at No. 2 on its Top 200 Albums chart, marking another milestone in his illustrious career. With this new entry, Jimin becomes the first Korean solo artist to have more than one album in the top 3 of the Billboard 200.

Stray Kids take the No. 1 position.

In a historic first, K-pop acts dominated the top two spots on the Billboard 200. Stray Kids' latest EP, "ATE," debuted at No. 1, with an impressive 232,000 equivalent album units. This marks the largest sales week for a K-pop album in 2024 and the group's fifth back-to-back No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200. Stray Kids' previous albums, including "Oddinary," "Maxident," "5-Star," and "Rock-Star," have all achieved similar success, cementing their status as a leading force in the K-pop industry.

As K-pop continues to break records and captivate audiences worldwide, the success of artists like Jimin and Stray Kids indicates a promising future for the genre. With new releases and upcoming tours from other K-pop stars, the momentum shows no signs of slowing down, promising more groundbreaking achievements soon.