The Billboard charts have been ruled by some of the biggest names like Stray Kids, TWICE, and Jennie. Several groups and solo acts from K-pop have dropped albums and EPS in 2025, and they have made waves in the charts. Fans can’t stop buying, streaming, and cheering worldwide, and now it’s time to rank the 8 biggest projects on the Billboard 200 in their debut weeks:
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#9 – LE SSERAFIM: HOT (45.5K units, No. 9 on Billboard 200)
The LE SSERAFIM girls brought up the summer heat with HOT, a playful mini-album that had the perfect jams for an afternoon at the beach. Selling 45,500 units, it was clearly one of this year’s standouts.
#8. Lisa: Alter Ego (45.5K units, No. 7 on Billboard 200)
Jennie’s bandmate Lisa had everyone buzzing with her Alter Ego, debuting with 45,500 units. Lisa’s solo energy continues to command global attention.
#7. SEVENTEEN: Happy Burstday (48.5K units, No. 2 on Billboard 200)
SEVENTEEN ate up the chart with Happy Burstday, moving 48,500 units. The title might be playful, but the numbers show their impact is seriously strong.
#6. Jennie: Ruby (56K units, No. 8 on Billboard 200)
BLACKPINK’s Jennie lit up the charts with her solo album “Ruby,” pulling in 56,000 units. Landing in the top 10, she showed once again why she’s a K-pop queen.
#5. TWICE: This Is For (80K units, No. 6 on Billboard 200)
TWICE brought their charm with This Is For, selling 80,000 units. Their loyal fandom, ONCE, showed up strong for this release.
#4. TWICE: This Is For (80K units, No. 6 on Billboard 200)
TWICE brought their charm with This Is For, selling 80,000 units. Their loyal fandom, ONCE, showed up strong for this release.
#3. ENHYPEN: Desire: Unleash (100K units, No. 3 on Billboard 200)
ENHYPEN came through with Desire: Unleash, pulling in 100,000 units and grabbing a strong Billboard 200 placement.
#2. ATEEZ: Golden Hour: Part 3 (105K units, No. 2 on Billboard 200)
ATEEZ proved they’re a force to be reckoned with thanks to Golden Hour: Part 3, selling 105,000 units and peaking at No. 2.
#1. Stray Kids: Karma (313K units, No. 1 on Billboard 200)
Stray Kids blew everyone out of the water with Karma, racking up 313,000 units and hitting No. 1. This debut was easily one of the most dominant of the year.
