The group ATEEZ has once again secured a top spot on the main chart of Billboard in the U.S.
According to a chart preview article published by the U.S. music magazine Billboard on the 22nd (local time), ATEEZ recorded 2nd place on the 'Billboard 200,' the main chart of the U.S. Billboard, with their mini album 'GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3' released on the 13th.
The U.S. 'Billboard 200' is a chart that ranks albums by summing up the album sales converted from sales volumes and streaming counts (SEA), and the digital download counts converted from album sales (TEA). ATEEZ's album sales amounted to 101,500 copies, with SEA at 3,000 copies and TEA at 500 copies, totaling 105,000 copies in sales.
Thus, ATEEZ has placed a total of seven albums in the 'TOP 7' of the 'Billboard 200,' starting from their mini album 'THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT' to their mini album 'GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3.' In particular, they have entered the 'TOP 3' with a total of six albums, including their 2nd full album 'THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL' and mini album 'GOLDEN HOUR : Part.2,' both of which ranked 1st.
With their mini album, ATEEZ is once again exerting a remarkable influence in the global music market. Since its release, the new album has topped various charts, including the HANTEO Chart real-time and daily physical album charts, Circle Chart real-time and daily retail album charts, Circle Chart weekly album chart, worldwide iTunes album chart, European iTunes album chart, and the iTunes top album charts in 26 countries.
Particularly noteworthy is the fact that they released only one type of platform album domestically. Despite being a limited quantity due to the release of the U.S. licensed version, ATEEZ's ability to sweep various album charts underscores their popularity.
The title track 'Lemon Drop' has topped the Bugs real-time and daily charts, reached No. 1 in 10 countries, entered the iTunes top song chart in 51 countries, ranked 3rd on the daily top song chart in South Korea on Spotify, 4th on the worldwide iTunes song chart, and 6th on the European iTunes song chart, reaffirming the reputation of 'World-Class ATEEZ.'
Moreover, the music video for 'Lemon Drop' surpassed 10 million views in approximately 24 hours. The video ranked No. 1 as the most viewed YouTube video within 24 hours and made it onto the YouTube trending worldwide, proving its popularity.
ATEEZ will kick off their 2025 World Tour 'IN YOUR FANTASY' with a spectacular performance at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, Yeongjong Island on July 5 and 6.
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