ATEEZ Scores Another Billboard Achievement
K-pop powerhouse ATEEZ is once again making waves on the global stage. According to Billboard’s chart preview released on the 22nd (local time), the group’s latest EP Golden Hour: Part.3, launched on June 13, has soared to No.2 on the Billboard 200—one of the most influential music charts in the U.S.
Impressive Numbers Back Their Fame
The Billboard 200 combines physical album sales, streaming equivalent albums (SEA), and track equivalent albums (TEA) to rank albums weekly. ATEEZ recorded 101,500 in album sales, with SEA adding 3,000 units and TEA contributing 500, for a powerful total of 105,000 album units.
Seven Straight Top 7 Albums
ATEEZ now boasts seven albums within the Top 7 of the Billboard 200, starting with their eighth EP THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT and continuing through Golden Hour: Part.3. Notably, six of those albums— including their second full album and Golden Hour: Part.2—charted in the Top 3, with two hitting No.1.
Global Chart Domination
Golden Hour: Part.3 is dominating charts worldwide, topping real-time and daily physical album charts on Hanteo and Circle Chart in Korea, as well as leading the Worldwide and European iTunes Album Charts. The EP also claimed No.1 in 26 countries on iTunes’ Top Album Charts.
Minimal Versions, Maximum Impact
Interestingly, ATEEZ released only a platform version of the album domestically, yet still managed to sweep multiple charts, highlighting their immense fanbase and global pull—even with limited edition U.S. versions.
‘Lemon Drop’ Charts and Viral Power
The title track Lemon Drop has proven to be another global hit. It reached No.1 on Bugs’ real-time and daily charts, entered the iTunes Top Song Chart in 51 countries, including 10 No.1 titles, and ranked No.3 on Korea’s Spotify Daily Top Songs. It also clinched No.4 on the Worldwide iTunes Songs Chart and No.6 in Europe.
The music video for Lemon Drop amassed over 10 million views within 24 hours, becoming the most-watched YouTube video during that period and landing on YouTube’s worldwide trending list.
Upcoming World Tour
ATEEZ is set to kick off their highly anticipated 2025 world tour, IN YOUR FANTASY, on July 5 and 6 at Inspire Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, promising a spectacular start to their next chapter.
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