Cortis Ranks Third on Billboard Album Chart... Fastest Top 3 Entry for a K-pop Group

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and Other Albums Remain in Top Ranks

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The mini 2nd album "GREENGREEN" by the group Cortis has reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200, the main album chart in the United States.

According to a preview article of the chart released by Billboard on the 17th (local time), Cortis entered the top 10 at No. 3 this week, marking their highest achievement to date. This surpasses the group's previous record of No. 15 with their debut album "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES," released in September last year, by 12 spots.

This sets a record for the fastest entry into the Billboard 200 top 3 among K-pop groups after debut, excluding project teams.

The latest album recorded a total of 87,000 units. Physical album sales accounted for 81,500 copies, while the streaming equivalent albums (SEA) amounted to 5,500 units.

BTS's fifth studio album "ARIRANG" dropped one spot from No. 7 last week to No. 8. The group has maintained a position in the top 10 for eight consecutive weeks, demonstrating continued popularity.

Noah Kahan, an American singer-songwriter, claimed the top spot on the chart with "The Great Divide," holding the No. 1 position for the third consecutive week. This marks the first time since Mumford & Sons' "Babel" in 2013 that a rock album has remained at No. 1 for three straight weeks. Country newcomer Ella Langley took second place with 100,000 units.

Michael Jackson's albums, buoyed by the success of a biographical film, also remained in the upper ranks. "Thriller" ranked No. 5, while "Number Ones" took the No. 6 spot.

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