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The celebrated K-pop group TWICE has recently ascended to the prestigious No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 chart with their latest mini-album ‘With YOU-th.’ This release marks their 12th mini-album and features the lead single ‘One Spark,’ which debuted on February 23.
Billboard highlighted ‘With YOU-th’ as being predominantly in Korean and denoted it as the “24th non-English album to top this chart,” as well as the first one to do so in the current year.
Since their launch in October 2015, TWICE has been amassing a vast fanbase across Korea and Japan, with chart-topping songs such as ‘Cheer Up’ and ‘TT.’
Following their contract renewal with JYP Entertainment in 2022, they have now claimed their inaugural Billboard No. 1, coinciding with the celebration of their decennial in the music scene.
This accomplishment signifies the eighth instance for K-pop collectives and the third for female ensembles, with BLACKPINK and NewJeans previously attaining this landmark.
The latest record of TWICE also showcased impressive first-week figures by selling 1,063,615 copies. Fellow K-pop troupe LE SSERAFIM also marked their presence with their third mini-album ‘Easy’ securing the 8th spot on the Billboard 200 chart.
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FAQs About TWICE Topping Billboard 200
- What album helped TWICE take the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart?
TWICE’s 12th mini-album titled ‘With YOU-th’ featuring the lead single ‘One Spark’. - Is this TWICE’s first time reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200?
Yes, this is the first time TWICE has reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. - How many copies did TWICE’s ‘With YOU-th’ sell in its first week?
The album sold 1,063,615 copies in its first week. - Who are the other K-pop girl groups that have achieved No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart?
Before TWICE, BLACKPINK and NewJeans had reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart.
Conclusion
In an industry teeming with talent and competition, TWICE’s remarkable feat of achieving No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with ‘With YOU-th’ is a testament to their unwavering popularity and hard work. Their continued success since their debut not only showcases their dominance in the K-pop industry but also underscores the global reach and influence K-pop has attained. As TWICE celebrates their 10th anniversary with this milestone, they set a new standard for success and pave the way for future endeavors in the global music scene.