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
Billboard provides a comprehensive list of K-pop albums that have reached the top spot on the Billboard 200 all-genre chart. This achievement signifies a significant presence for K-pop music within the mainstream US market.
Notably, BTS holds the distinction of being the first K-pop act to achieve this chart-topping success, while BLACKPINK is recognized as the first female K-pop act to do so. Originally reported by Billboard.