ATEEZ's 'Golden Hour: Part. 5' hits No. 1 on Billboard 200 for third time

K-pop group ATEEZ has once again claimed the top spot on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart with their latest release, 'Golden Hour: Part. 5'. This achievement marks the third time the group has reached number one on the prestigious album chart.

Billboard announced the news in a preview article, stating that ATEEZ's 14th mini-album surpassed new releases from major pop stars like Olivia Rodrigo and Drake. The group previously hit number one with 'The World EP.Fin: Will' in 2023 and 'Golden Hour: Part. 2' in 2024, solidifying their global presence.

Billboard highlighted ATEEZ's consistent success, noting that they have produced nine Top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 since 2022, making them the group with the most Top 10 albums in the 2020s. The 'Golden Hour: Part. 5' album sold 228,000 units during the tracking period, with 223,000 derived from album sales alone. This strong performance also propelled the album to number one on the Top Album Sales chart, setting new personal bests for ATEEZ in both album units and sales.

Released on June 26, 'Golden Hour: Part. 5' encapsulates ATEEZ's energy and their embrace of instinctive, sensory moments. The album features five tracks, including the title song 'Baddie'. Domestically, the album achieved significant success as well, selling 1.88 million copies in its first week according to the Hanteo Chart, setting a new team record. ATEEZ is scheduled to hold fan meetings in Seoul from July 17-19.

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ATEEZ has produced nine Top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 since 2022, making them the group with the most Top 10 albums in the 2020s.