“KPop Demon Hunters Tops Billboard 200 Albums Chart Again”

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack has reclaimed the top spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart for the week ending October 2, 2023. This marks its second consecutive week at No. 1, during which it generated 102,000 equivalent album units. However, this figure reflects a slight decrease of 2% from the previous week, according to data from Luminate.

KPop Demon Hunters Success

The soundtrack, which accompanies a popular Netflix animated film, initially reached the summit of the Billboard 200 on September 20. It has now remained in the top two for an impressive ten weeks straight.

Chart Highlights

• Morgan Wallen’s album, I’m the Problem, moved up from third to second place, earning 88,000 equivalent album units.
• Cardi B’s AM I THE DRAMA? dropped from first to third with 83,000 units.
• Doja Cat’s Vie debuted at No. 4, earning 57,000 equivalent album units.
• Young Thug’s UY SCUTI grabbed No. 6 with 52,000 units.
• Mariah Carey’s Here for It All entered at No. 7 with 47,000 units.
• Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving debuted at No. 8, earning 43,000 units.
• P1Harmony’s EX finished at No. 9 with 40,000 units.

Statistical Breakdown

The Billboard 200 ranks albums based on multi-metric consumption, which includes album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA), and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each equivalent unit is counted as one album sale, or a combination of streaming and sales metrics.

Top Trends

Notably, the latest chart saw five albums debuting in the top ten, equal to the previous occurrence on July 26. Among these, Doja Cat’s latest project marked her fourth top 10 album, while Mariah Carey achieved her 19th top 10, currently ranking third among women in chart history.

Album Performance

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack’s success is largely driven by streaming, with 84,000 SEA units accounting for the majority of its total. It holds the No. 2 position on the Top Streaming Albums chart, reflecting its popularity among listeners.

As the music industry evolves, the integration of various formats—such as vinyl editions, cassettes, and digital downloads—continues to play a vital role in album performance. This is evident with releases like Doja Cat’s Vie, which appealed to fans with multiple versions and has seen significant album sales, the highest of her career.

Conclusion

The ongoing success of KPop Demon Hunters on the Billboard 200 highlights the resilience and appeal of K-pop and its related soundtracks. As artists innovate and fans engage with diverse album formats, the landscape of popular music remains dynamic and competitive. For the latest updates and chart news, follow El-Balad.