KATSEYE Tops Billboard 200 as Jennie, Stray Kids Hold Strong

TL;DR KATSEYE topped the Billboard 200 with 170,000 album units and placed four songs on the Hot 100. Jennie and Stray Kids also maintained major chart positions.

KATSEYE captured the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 with 170,000 album units on the latest August 29 chart published on August 25. According to Newsis, the group also placed four tracks simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100. This milestone makes their third EP, 'WILD', the highest-selling weekly release for a female group since Billboard adopted album unit tracking in December 2015.

On the Hot 100, KATSEYE's pre-release single 'Animal' climbed six spots to reach No. 24, while the title track 'Hootie Frutti' debuted at No. 31. Another pre-release track, 'PINKY UP', entered the chart at No. 81. Their special collaboration track 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE', featuring LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT, secured the No. 94 position. These entries bring KATSEYE's career total to seven Hot 100 entries, following previous placements for 'Gabriella' at No. 21, 'Internet Girl' at No. 29, and 'Gnarly' at No. 82. The group also climbed 27 spots to secure the No. 1 ranking on the Billboard Artist 100.

KATSEYE's entire catalog experienced gains across the Billboard 200. Their second EP, 'BEAUTIFUL CHAOS', surged 29 spots to No. 92, marking its 60th consecutive week on the tally, while their debut EP 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)' jumped 40 places to No. 156.

BLACKPINK member Jennie maintained No. 8 on the Hot 100 with her Tame Impala collaboration 'Dracula', celebrating 13 consecutive weeks in the top 10 to tie the record set by BTS's 'Dynamite'. Stray Kids remained near the summit as their mini-album 'THIS & THAT' ranked No. 3 following its previous week at No. 1.

Additional releases populated the main album ranking, with the 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' soundtrack holding No. 33 in its 60th week since the film's release on June 20 of last year. HYBE group CORTIS saw their second mini-album 'GREENGREEN' take No. 155 for its 15th week on the chart. At the top of the Hot 100, Ella Langley's 'Choosin’ Texas' earned its 19th week at No. 1, tying the all-time non-holiday longevity record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What records did KATSEYE achieve on the Billboard charts?

According to Newsis, KATSEYE topped the Billboard 200 with 170,000 units for their third EP 'WILD', recording the highest weekly sales for a female group since December 2015. They also ranked No. 1 on the Artist 100 and placed four tracks on the Hot 100 in a single week: 'Animal' (No. 24), 'Hootie Frutti' (No. 31), 'PINKY UP' (No. 81), and 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE' featuring LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT (No. 94).

How did Jennie and Stray Kids perform on the latest Billboard charts?

Jennie's collaboration with Tame Impala, 'Dracula', held the No. 8 position on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching 13 weeks in the top 10 and tying BTS's 'Dynamite'. Stray Kids placed their mini-album 'THIS & THAT' at No. 3 after reaching No. 1 the previous week.