K-pop boy band ATEEZ tops Billboard 200 with ‘Golden Hour : Part 2’

K-pop boy band ATEEZ topped this week’s Billboard 200 (dated Nov. 30) with their latest album “Golden Hour : Part 2.” 

This is their second No. 1 album on Billboard 200 after “THE WORLD EP.FIN: WILL” topped the chart last year, and is their sixth album to rank in the top 10, Billboard reported. 

According to Billboard,  “Golden Hour : Part 2” had “184,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending Nov. 21, according to Luminate. With an opening frame driven largely by album sales — 179,000 copies sold — the set marks the best week yet for the pop ensemble by both units earned or traditional album sales.”

Of the 184,000 units, “album sales comprise 179,000 (it’s the top-selling album of the week and debuts at No. 1 on Top Album Sales; it’s also the sixth-largest sales debut week of 2024 for any title), SEA units comprise 5,000 (equaling 6.43 million on-demand official streams of the set’s songs) and TEA units comprise a negligible sum.” 

ATEEZ (KQ Entertainment)

The Billboard 200 chart refers to the “most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate. Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album. 

In addition, ATEEZ made history by achieving another top 5 placement on the Official Charts UK album chart, making them the first K-pop group in history to have four consecutive Top 10 albums.

“Golden Hour : Part 2.” showcases ATEEZ’s diverse musicality through a dynamic mix of tracks that push genre boundaries and invite fans to experience the “golden hour” of ATEEZ’s musical growth.

The title track, “Ice On My Teeth,” is an anthem that underscores ATEEZ’s unique sound, featuring soaring vocals and impressive choreography. Known for their genre-defying style and innovative artistic approach, they have established a distinct presence in the music industry.

This release follows a record-breaking year filled with achievements and performances, including their featured exhibition at the Grammy Museum and an early performance at Coachella 2024. They have also participated in major festivals around the world, such as Summer Sonic in Japan, and headlined at the Grand Mint Festival in Korea and Mawazine in Morocco.

“GOLDEN HOUR : Part.2” TRACK LIST

01. DEEP DIVE

02. Scene 1 : Value

03. Ice On My Teeth (title track)

04. Man on Fire

05. Selfish Waltz

06. Enough

Their European “TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER,” world tour will kick off at the beginning of 2025, following the successful North American leg. 

ATEEZ will perform in 12 cities across Europe from January to February. Known for their intense and immersive performances, the group is prepared to deliver an unforgettable show featuring intricate choreography, captivating visuals, and meaningful fan interaction.

2025 ATEEZ WORLD TOUR [TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER] IN EUROPE Dates:

January 18 - Lyon-Décines – LDLC Arena

January 20 - Milan – Unipol Forum

January 23 - Zürich – Hallenstadion

January 27 - London – The O2

January 28 - London – The O2  *second show*

January 30 - Manchester – AO Arena

February 03 - Amsterdam – Ziggo Dome

February 07 - Barcelona – Palau Sant Jordi

February 11 - Cologne – Lanxess Arena

February 14 - Copenhagen – Royal Arena

February 18 - Berlin – Uber Arena

February 19 - Berlin – Uber Arena  *second show*

February 22 - Paris – La Défense Arena

February 25 - Brussels – ING Arena

ATEEZ (KQ Entertainment)