Industry Apr 12, 2026
K-Pop Albums Topping the Billboard 200 Chart
BTS was the first K-pop act to top the all-genre chart; BLACKPINK was the first female K-pop act to do so.
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Billboard
Several K-pop albums have achieved the distinction of topping the Billboard 200, the all-genre music chart. This accomplishment highlights the growing international reach of South Korean music.
BTS made history as the first K-pop act to reach the No. 1 position on the chart. Furthermore, BLACKPINK became the first female K-pop act to achieve this chart success. Originally reported by Billboard.