The Billboard 100 charts, also known simply as the Hot 100, are the standard music industry record charts of popular streamed tracks around the world. Predominantly championed by songs from the US, recent years show the emergence of K-pop groups on the charts, such as the likes of BTS (방탄소년단) and Stray Kids (스트레이 키즈).
In a winning feat, ATEEZ (에이티즈) have made their appearance on the Billboard 100 charts with their title track “Lemon Drop” on 24th June 2025. Debuting at No.69 on the Hot 100, the win for ATEEZ marks them as the third K-pop boy group to appear on the charts, alongside BTS and Stray Kids.
Notably, “Lemon Drop”, the title track to their 12th mini album “Golden Hour: Part 3”, also appears on other Billboard tallies. They debuted at No.1 on Billboard’s “World Digital Song Sales” chart, while the album stole another No.1 spot on the “Top Album Sales” chart and “World Albums” chart. “Lemon Drop” also made headlines with their feat at No. 9 on Billboard’s “Digital Song Sales” chart.
Netizens flood the comments with congratulations and love for the group. Twitter user @/WiseTroof commented, “From the underground to the Hot 100, ATEEZ did not just join the list, they earned their place in gold. The climb is real, and so is the impact”. Despite their groundbreaking achievement, netizens have also come out to speculate the standings of the Billboard 100 with Twitter user @/DelindaMangwa commenting, “No radio, no US chart entry, no Spotify entry. How did ATEEZ debut at 69? I’m really curious!”.
Despite speculations and controversies, we wish ATEEZ a big congratulations on being the 3rd K-pop boy group to appear on the charts!
Sources: Soompi, Forbes, Twitter
Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
