The year started strong with massive KPop releases by BLACKPINK, ENHYPEN, ATEEZ, and IVE. These projects have received major global attention, with fans and listeners around the world ready to stream. This time, About Music shared data highlighting the biggest album debuts by KPop artists on Spotify in 2026, reflecting how audiences keep supporting their favorite acts.
The four leading projects are:
- BLACKPINK – DEADLINE with 16.9 million streams.
- ENHYPEN – THE SIN : VANISH with 9.5 million streams.
- ATEEZ – Golden Hour: Part. 4 with 3.5 million streams.
- IVE – REVIVE+ with 2.9 million streams.
BLACKPINK secured the highest debut among the four, more than doubling the second-place total, thanks to their highly anticipated comeback “DEADLINE.” The project marks BLACKPINK’s first group release since 2022’s “Born Pink.” ENHYPEN followed with a strong performance with “THE SIN : VANISH.” The boy group marked a noticeable sonic shift with this project, focusing on hip-hop and R&B rhythms.
Meanwhile, ATEEZ are enjoying a successful comeback in their Golden Hour series. This time, the single “Adrenaline” has helped them achieve strong results in the charts. Finally, IVE rounds up the top 4 with their second album “REVIVE+,” which is supported by floorfiller anthems like “BANG BANG” and “BLACKHOLE.”