Breaking News: ATEEZ Dominates the Billboard 200, Achieving First-Ever No. 1 Spot!
In a spectacular turn of events, the dynamic K-pop ensemble ATEEZ has skyrocketed to the summit of the Billboard 200 albums chart with their latest release, ‘THE WORLD EP.FIN: WILL.’ Brace yourselves for the astonishing details!
ATEEZ’s Chart Triumph
This groundbreaking album has not only secured ATEEZ’s first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 but has also amassed a staggering 152,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. for the week ending on December 7. The majority of these units, an impressive 146,000, were garnered through traditional album sales, setting an all-time record for the band.
Consistent Chart Presence
‘THE WORLD EP.FIN: WILL’ marks ATEEZ’s fourth consecutive top 10 entry on the Billboard 200, underscoring their unwavering popularity and burgeoning influence in the music industry. Notably, their previous release, ‘THE WORLD EP.2: OUTLAW,’ had reached the second position in July.
ATEEZ’s Unique Achievement
What’s truly remarkable is that ATEEZ’s ascendancy on the Billboard 200 was accomplished without the support of any charting singles on U.S. Billboard airplay or streaming charts, including the prestigious Billboard Hot 100, or global charts like Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S.
The Financial Impact: ATEENZ’s Album Sales in Dollars
Out of the 152,000 equivalent album units earned, a substantial 146,000 units were attributed to album sales. Astonishingly, 99% of these sales constituted physical album purchases, with the remaining 1% arising from digital album downloads. Streaming equivalent album (SEA) units contributed 5,500 to the total, translating to a remarkable 7.59 million on-demand official streams of the album’s 12 tracks. Additionally, track equivalent album (TEA) units added another 500 units to the tally.
The Collector’s Edition Extravaganza
‘THE WORLD EP.FIN: WILL’ was made available in an array of collectible physical formats, boasting a total of 33 unique editions. While each edition features the same 12-song tracklist, they differ in packaging and include various branded paper merchandise, such as randomized photocards. The collection comprises 26 CD versions and seven vinyl editions, with exclusive variants available through retailers like Barnes & Noble, Target, and Walmart.
In conclusion, ATEEZ’s phenomenal success with ‘THE WORLD EP.FIN: WILL’ not only cements their place at the forefront of the K-pop scene but also sets a remarkable precedent for their future endeavors. Stay tuned for more electrifying updates from this trailblazing group!
