ATEEZ Makes History With Billboard Hot 100 Debut for “Lemon Drop” — Becomes 3rd K-Pop Boy Group to Chart

ATEEZ continues to rise as one of K-pop’s global powerhouses, making a major milestone on the international stage. The group has officially debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for the first time ever with their latest title track “Lemon Drop,” proving their ever-growing popularity in the United States and beyond.

ATEEZ Debuts at No. 69 on Billboard Hot 100 With "Lemon Drop"

On June 24 (local time), Billboard confirmed that ATEEZ’s “Lemon Drop” landed at No. 69 on the Hot 100, which ranks the most popular songs in the U.S. based on a combination of streaming, radio airplay, and sales data.

This debut is historic, as ATEEZ becomes only the third K-pop boy group in history to enter the Billboard Hot 100, following in the footsteps of BTS and Stray Kids.

Breaking Records Across Multiple Billboard Charts

“Lemon Drop” wasn’t just a one-chart wonder. The single and its accompanying album have swept multiple Billboard charts this week, signaling ATEEZ’s dominance across different music categories:

No. 1 on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales Chart

No. 9 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales Chart

Re-entry at No. 2 on Billboard’s Artist 100, marking their 39th week on the chart

Their new mini album, “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3,” also scored major wins:

No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart

No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Current Album Sales Chart

No. 1 on Billboard’s World Albums Chart

No. 2 on the Billboard 200, making it the highest Billboard 200 debut by any K-pop act in 2025 so far

“GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3” Becomes Best-Selling Album of the Week in the U.S.

With “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3,” ATEEZ has achieved the biggest U.S. sales week for any K-pop artist in 2025. The album’s strong physical sales, dedicated fanbase support, and growing global visibility contributed to its massive success.

The project blends ATEEZ’s signature high-energy style with experimental new sounds, showcasing their artistic growth and broad international appeal.

ATEEZ Joins Elite Company in U.S. Chart History

By entering the Hot 100, ATEEZ now stands alongside BTS and Stray Kids as the only K-pop boy groups to have achieved this feat. This accomplishment further solidifies their status as a leading force in fourth-generation K-pop, and one of the few Korean acts successfully crossing over into the Western music scene.

ATINYs Celebrate a Global Win

Fans, known as ATINY, flooded social media with celebratory messages, trending hashtags like #ATEEZonHot100 and #LemonDrop69onHot100, showcasing the passionate global fandom that continues to push the group to new heights.

What’s Next for ATEEZ?

With a major Billboard 200 placement, a Hot 100 debut, and a chart-topping album, 2025 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for ATEEZ. The group is expected to continue promotions for “Lemon Drop” and may soon announce new tour dates or global appearances following this massive success.