ILLIT just made K-pop history. According to Billboard's latest World Albums chart, the group's new mini album "MAMIHLAPINATAPAI" debuted at No. 1 — and it's their first-ever album to crack the Billboard 200 top 50.
TXT held strong at No. 2 after two weeks ruling the chart. BTS, ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, and NewJeans all claim spots in the top rankings, with CORTIS and TWS rounding out the sweep.
ILLIT's breakthrough is the story here. The group has been climbing steadily since debut, but landing on both the World Albums chart and the Billboard 200 in the same week marks a significant moment. Their agency likely took note.
The World Albums chart tracks sales and streaming of international releases, so this win reflects both casual listeners and dedicated fans supporting ILLIT's latest project. "MAMIHLAPINATAPAI" shows the group has the commercial pull to compete with K-pop's established names.
NewJeans, TXT, and BTS remain the chart leaders. ILLIT has now joined them. The K-pop presence on Billboard's major charts continues to grow.
