Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending October 3, and Stray Kids has once again taken the top spot with their mini album THIS & THAT.
Stray Kids repeats at number 1 with THIS & THAT
Stray Kids' mini album THIS & THAT maintained its reign at the top of the Billboard World Albums chart, marking its sixth non-consecutive week at number one. Additionally, the album completed its seventh week on the Billboard 200, where it ranked at number 34.
Meanwhile, Stray Kids' 2025 album, KARMA, re-entered the World Albums chart at number 25, accumulating a total of 54 weeks on the chart throughout its run.
EVAN reaches a new peak with DEATH OF ME
EVAN (Heeseung)'s first mini album, DEATH OF ME, jumped to a new personal peak by landing at number 2 during its third week on the World Albums chart. The release also achieved a solid debut within the top 50 of the Billboard 200.
ENHYPEN, CORTIS, ILLIT and TUIDE maintain prominent positions
ENHYPEN's latest mini album, THE SIN : BLISS, remained relatively stable at number 4 during its fifth week on the World Albums chart. The album also completed its fifth week on the Billboard 200, where it appeared at number 196.
CORTIS's most recent EP, GREENGREEN, ranked at number 5 in its 21st week on the World Albums chart, closely followed by their debut EP, COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, which occupied the 8th spot in its 55th week.
ILLIT retained their position with MAMIHLAPINATAPAI, which stayed at number 7 during its 21st week on the chart. Meanwhile, TUIDE's debut EP, TUNE & PLAY, landed at number 9 in its second week.
BTS places three albums on the chart again
Once again, BTS managed to place three different albums on this week's Billboard World Albums chart. Proof ranked at number 11 in its 224th week on the chart, followed by Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~ at number 15 (in its 47th week) and Love Yourself: Answer at number 16 (in its 204th week).
LE SSERAFIM, ATEEZ, aespa and NewJeans complete the top 20
LE SSERAFIM's PUREFLOW maintained its position at number 12 during its 18th week on the chart, while ATEEZ's GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5 ranked at number 14 in its 13th week.
Finally, aespa's LEMONADE occupied the 17th spot in its 17th week on the World Albums chart, while NewJeans' Get Up closed out the top 20 by completing its 159th week on the chart.
Frequently asked questions about this week’s Billboard World Albums
Which album leads the Billboard World Albums this week?
Stray Kids' THIS & THAT remains at number one on the Billboard World Albums chart, marking its sixth non-consecutive week in that position.
Which EVAN album appears on the chart and in what position?
EVAN (Heeseung)'s mini album DEATH OF ME reached number 2 in its third week on the World Albums chart, its best position to date.
How many BTS albums appear on this week’s Billboard World Albums?
BTS placed three albums on the chart: Proof at number 11, Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~ at number 15, and Love Yourself: Answer at number 16.
What position does ENHYPEN hold with THE SIN : BLISS?
ENHYPEN's THE SIN : BLISS remained at number 4 during its fifth week on the Billboard World Albums chart.
What other artists appear in this week’s top 20?
In addition to Stray Kids, EVAN, ENHYPEN and BTS, the top 20 includes CORTIS, ILLIT, TUIDE, LE SSERAFIM, ATEEZ, aespa and NewJeans with their respective albums.
