ATEEZ Makes Billboard History: First K-Pop Act to Chart Hot 100 Twice in 2025
K-pop group ATEEZ has achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the first K-pop act to enter the Billboard Hot 100 twice in 2025 while simultaneously dominating album charts with their "Golden Hour" series.
ATEEZ made their Hot 100 debut in June when "Lemon Drop" entered at No. 69, making them only the third K-pop boy group to achieve this milestone after BTS and Stray Kids. The achievement became even more significant a month later when "In Your Fantasy" debuted at No. 68, setting their highest chart position and marking their second Hot 100 entry within weeks.
This rapid success on America's main singles chart demonstrates ATEEZ's growing mainstream appeal. The group managed to achieve what many established artists struggle with: sustained chart presence in the competitive US market.
ATEEZ's Hot 100 success coincided with impressive album performance. "Golden Hour: Part.3" debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 105,000 equivalent album units, representing the biggest week by any K-pop artist in 2025.
The group's consistency is even more impressive: ATEEZ has now placed seven consecutive albums in the Billboard 200 Top 7, from "The World EP.1: Movement" through "Golden Hour: Part.3". Their previous release, "Golden Hour: Part.2," topped the Billboard 200 in November 2024 with 184,000 equivalent album units.
Beyond the main charts, ATEEZ swept multiple Billboard categories. "In Your Fantasy" topped the World Digital Song Sales chart while claiming six of the top 10 spots with member solo tracks. Individual songs by Wooyoung, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, and Mingi all charted between positions 6-10.
The group also dominated album-specific charts, claiming No. 1 positions on World Albums, Top Album Sales, and Top Current Album Sales with both major releases this year.
ATEEZ's chart success stems from a strategic approach to releases. When they released "Golden Hour: Part.3 'In Your Fantasy Edition'" in July, the original album re-entered the Billboard 200 at No. 7, demonstrating sustained fan engagement across multiple formats.
The albums were available in multiple physical variants with collectible elements, appealing to their dedicated fanbase known as ATINY. This approach maximized both sales and streaming impact.
The chart achievements coincide with ATEEZ's extensive world tour. The "In Your Fantasy" tour launched with sold-out shows in Incheon before moving to 12 North American cities, including major venues like Citi Field in New York and BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
The tour represents ATEEZ's first performances in several US cities, including Baltimore, Nashville, Orlando, and San Jose, helping expand their American fanbase and contributing to chart longevity.
ATEEZ's achievements extend beyond personal milestones. They represent the first act from outside Korea's "Big 4" entertainment companies to enter the Hot 100, proving that smaller agencies can compete globally with the right strategy and talent.
The group joins an elite circle as one of only three K-pop acts with multiple Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, alongside BTS and Stray Kids. Their success also resonates internationally, with strong chart performance in the UK and other major markets.
With two Hot 100 entries, multiple album chart successes, and an ongoing world tour, ATEEZ has established themselves as a major force in global music. Their ability to achieve sustained chart presence while expanding their touring footprint positions them for continued success in the competitive American market.
The group's 2025 achievements represent more than individual chart positions-they signal K-pop's continued mainstream evolution and ATEEZ's emergence as genuine global superstars.
