NCT, TWICE, BTS, ITZY, TXT, SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK, And ENHYPEN Claim Top Spots On Billboard's World Albums Chart

Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week of January 8!

NCT’s new studio album “Universe” held onto its spot at No. 1 on the World Albums chart this week, in addition to spending a second week in the top 40 of the Billboard 200.

TWICE’s “Formula of Love: O+T=<3” similarly maintained its position at No. 2 in its seventh consecutive week on the World Albums chart, on top of charting for a seventh week on the Billboard 200. TWICE also made their debut on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart this week with their hit pre-release single “The Feels.”

NCT 127’s “Sticker” held steady at No. 3 in its 15th consecutive week on the World Albums chart. The album also stayed strong on the Billboard 200 this week, where it extended its own record as the longest-charting K-pop album released in 2021.

Meanwhile, BTS continued to prove their stability by landing a total of five albums in the top 15 of the World Albums chart once again. “Map of the Soul: 7” remained No. 4, followed by “BE” at No. 5, “Map of the Soul: Persona” at No. 12, “BTS, THE BEST” at No. 13, and “Love Yourself: Tear” at No. 14.

ITZY’s first studio album “CRAZY IN LOVE” rose to No. 7 in its 14th week on the chart, while TXT’s “The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE” came in at No. 8 in its 31st consecutive week, extending its own record as the longest-charting K-pop album released in 2021.

Finally, SEVENTEEN’s “Attacca” ranked No. 9 this week, followed by BLACKPINK’s “THE ALBUM” at No. 11 and ENHYPEN’s “DIMENSION : DILEMMA” at No. 15.

Congratulations to all of the artists!