KPop Demon Hunters Soars Back to No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart

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KPop Demon Hunters Soars Back to No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart

KPop Demon Hunters Tops Billboard 200 Once More Amidst Exciting New Entries

KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Dominates U.S. Charts

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack continues to reign supreme, returning to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart for the week dated October 11. This marks its second consecutive week at the summit, with 102,000 equivalent album units sold in the United States, according to data from Luminate. The soundtrack, a companion to the popular Netflix animated film, has remained in the top two for an impressive 10 weeks.

New Album Releases Shake Up Billboard 200

Doja Cat’s “Vie” debuts at No. 4 with 57,000 equivalent album units.
Young Thug’s “UY SCUTI” takes the No. 6 spot with 52,000 units.
Mariah Carey’s “Here for It All” lands at No. 7 with 47,000 units.
Olivia Dean’s “The Art of Loving” premieres at No. 8 with 43,000 units.
P1Harmony’s “EX” debuts at No. 9 with 40,000 units.

These five entries are the most debuts within the top 10 since July 26.

Overview of Billboard 200 Chart Metrics

The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption, encompassing album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA), and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). An equivalent album unit equals one album sale, 10 tracks sold, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription streams. The most recent chart will be fully available on Billboard’s website on October 7.

Performance and Variations Across Top Albums

For KPop Demon Hunters, 84,000 units derived from streaming (117.48 million on-demand streams), 16,000 from album sales, and 2,000 from TEA. Meanwhile, Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” rose to No. 2 with 88,000 units, and Cardi B’s “AM I THE DRAMA?” dropped to No. 3 with 83,000 units.

Spotlight on Debuts

Doja Cat celebrates her fourth top 10 album with “Vie,” supported by strategic sales across various formats, including vinyl, CD, and digital editions. Young Thug’s “UY SCUTI” also features a mix of download formats and exclusive physical sales, while Mariah Carey achieves another milestone with “Here for It All,” which benefitted from multiple edition releases.

P1Harmony’s and Olivia Dean’s First Billboard 200 Entries

Olivia Dean’s “The Art of Loving” and South Korean group P1Harmony’s “EX” both make striking Billboard debuts. Dean’s release includes digital, CD, and vinyl versions, complemented by the hit single “Man I Need.” On the other hand, P1Harmony’s album features multiple collectible variants, offering an immersive fan experience.

As for Bad Bunny, his former chart leader “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” remains stable at No. 10 with a notable sales increase.

All data for Billboard chart rankings is rigorously reviewed and authenticated by Luminate, while Billboard continues to provide updates and insights through its platforms, including Emegypt and social media channels.