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KPop Demon Hunters returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, becoming the first K-pop album ever to spend more than one week atop the chart and making Billboard history. THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 2196 — Pictured: (l-r) Musical guests Rei Ami, Ejae, and Audrey Nuna of “KPop Demon Hunters” perform on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 — (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images) Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack is the No. 1 album in America again this week. The set lifts from the runner-up space on the ranking of the most consumed albums and EPs in the country to the top spot. As it climbs, the blockbuster makes history as the only K-pop album to manage more than one stay on the Billboard 200’s throne – a feat that many of the biggest names in the style, including figures like BTS, Stray Kids and Blackpink – have yet to manage. How Many K-Pop Albums Have Hit No. 1 in America? A total of 21 albums that can be classified as K-pop have ruled the Billboard 200. Until now, none of them had managed to spend more than a single turn running the show. KPop Demon Hunters finishes that streak thanks to the immense popularity of multiple singles, as well as continued consumption across all important metrics that feed into where a title lands on the Billboard 200. How Do K-Pop Albums Hit No. 1? K-pop albums — especially those coming from the biggest names in the genre — are known for earning lofty debuts on the Billboard charts, particularly the Billboard 200, thanks to impressive first-week sales. Super fans of the genre have demonstrated their love of supporting their favorite acts by purchasing new releases, typically on physical, collectible formats.…

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