The group ATEEZ has recorded its highest ranking on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
According to a statement by the American music media outlet Billboard on the 21st (local time), the title track 'In Your Fantasy' from ATEEZ's mini album No. 12, 'GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3 'In Your Fantasy Edition',' which was released on the 11th, entered the Billboard main songs chart, the 'Hot 100,' at number 68 on July 26.
This achievement is particularly meaningful as it was attained after fierce competition against global pop stars such as Alex Warren, Justin Bieber, and Travis Scott.
The 'Hot 100' reflects the performance by combining physical single and digital music sales, streaming figures, radio airplay numbers, and YouTube views, and is regarded as a major indicator of popularity in the pop market.
Previously, ATEEZ entered the 'Hot 100' for the first time with the title track 'Lemon Drop' from their mini album No. 12, 'GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3,' which was released in June, making them the third K-pop boy group to achieve this. This latest ranking marks another milestone for them, as they have now broken their own highest ranking just one month later. Thus, ATEEZ has achieved the remarkable feat of entering the Billboard Hot 100 with two consecutive albums.
On the 21st, ATEEZ announced their re-entry at number 7 on the 'Billboard 200' for the mini album and successfully entered the 'Hot 100' with the edition album, achieving a double celebration. This further emphasized the impressive presence of ATEEZ, who are shining brightly on various global charts beyond Korea.
'GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3 'In Your Fantasy Edition'' has made its entry into the Spotify weekly top album charts in many countries and regions, including the United States and Germany. Particularly, it also entered the Spotify weekly top album global chart, achieving significant success by setting a new record.
Additionally, the album has shown significant presence on the UK official charts. It not only ranked high on the official album downloads chart but also achieved impressive results in the official singles download chart and the official singles sales chart through the title track 'In Your Fantasy,' proving its undeniable popularity.
Furthermore, ATEEZ's first entry song on the Billboard Hot 100, 'Lemon Drop,' has been selected for Billboard's 'The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2025 (So Far): Critic's Picks.'
Billboard described ATEEZ's 'Lemon Drop,' which recorded the highest rank among K-pop boy groups, stating, "It feels like squeezing the last drop of summer into 'Lemon Drop.' It's an impressive track that encapsulates ATEEZ's unique perseverance and passion as an R&B-infused hip-hop song. I think it is the most accessible track for listeners since it is ATEEZ's first song to enter the Billboard Hot 100. ATEEZ is a group that continually proves its rising career by creating global hits through classic club sounds."
Meanwhile, ATEEZ successfully completed their 2025 world tour 'IN YOUR FANTASY,' starting from Atlanta, with stops in New York, Baltimore, and Nashville on the 10th (local time). They are set to visit a total of 12 cities in North America, including Orlando, Chicago, Tacoma, San Jose, Los Angeles, Glendale, Arlington, and Mexico City, before moving to Japan to continue their global journey in Saitama, Nagoya, and Kobe.
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