K-pop Groups CORTIS, aespa, LE SSERAFIM, Stray Kids, MEOVV, BTS, ILLIT, and TXT Dominate Billboard World Albums Chart

Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on June 20, and the results are a testament to the growing popularity of K-pop worldwide. CORTIS's latest EP 'GREENGREEN' returned to No. 1 in its sixth week on the World Albums chart, in addition to spending a fifth week in the top 50 of the Billboard 200. The group's debut EP 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES' also held steady at No. 4 in its 40th week on the World Albums chart.

aespa's new album 'LEMONADE' fell to No. 2 in its second week on the World Albums chart, after debuting at No. 1 last week. 'LEMONADE' also spent a second week on the Billboard 200 at No. 139. LE SSERAFIM's 'PUREFLOW' maintained its position at No. 3 in its third week on the World albums chart, in addition to remaining on the Billboard 200 at No. 177.

Stray Kids landed a total of three albums on this week's World Albums chart: 'KARMA' climbed back up to No. 5 in its 42nd week on the chart, while 'DO IT' rose to No. 6 in its 29th week and 'ATE' came in at No. 24 in its 98th week. Meanwhile, MEOVV's new EP 'BITE NOW' debuted at No. 7 on the World Albums chart this week.

BTS also landed three albums on this week's chart. 'Proof' stayed strong at No. 8 in its 209th week on the chart, with 'Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~' ranking No. 20 in its 32nd week and 'Love Yourself: Tear' re-entering the chart at No. 25. ILLIT's latest mini album 'MAMIHLAPINATAPAI' took No. 9 in its sixth week on the chart, while TXT's '7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns' ranked No. 11 in its ninth week.

ENHYPEN's 'THE SIN : VANISH' held onto its spot at No. 13 in its 21st week on the chart, and NewJeans' 'Get Up' came in at No. 18 in its 144th week. The dominance of K-pop groups on the Billboard World Albums chart is a testament to the genre's growing popularity worldwide.

The success of K-pop groups on the Billboard World Albums chart can be attributed to their highly produced music videos, catchy songs, and dedicated fan base. As the genre continues to grow in popularity, it will be interesting to see how it evolves and influences the music industry as a whole.

According to a recent report, the global K-pop market is expected to reach $10 billion by 2025, with the genre's popularity showing no signs of slowing down. With the rise of social media, K-pop groups are now able to connect with fans all over the world, creating a sense of community and belonging among fans.

The impact of K-pop on the music industry cannot be overstated. The genre has inspired a new generation of musicians and fans, and its influence can be seen in many other genres of music. As K-pop continues to evolve and grow, it will be exciting to see how it shapes the music industry in the years to come.

In conclusion, the latest Billboard World Albums chart is a testament to the growing popularity of K-pop worldwide. With CORTIS, aespa, LE SSERAFIM, Stray Kids, MEOVV, BTS, ILLIT, and TXT dominating the chart, it's clear that K-pop is here to stay. As the genre continues to evolve and grow, it will be interesting to see how it influences the music industry and inspires a new generation of musicians and fans.