KATSEYE Claims First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With 'WILD'

Global girl group KATSEYE has officially achieved its first No. 1 album on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart with the debut of its latest project, 'WILD'. This five-track offering landed at the pinnacle of the chart dated August 29, amassing an impressive 170,000 equivalent album units in the United States during the tracking week ending August 20. This debut represents a significant leap for KATSEYE, surpassing their previous chart success with their 2025 release, 'Beautiful Chaos,' which had peaked at No. 4 on the same chart.

The robust performance of 'WILD' was significantly bolstered by strong pure album sales, which accounted for 145,000 of the total units. This figure not only marks KATSEYE's most successful sales week to date but also signifies the largest pure album sales week for an all-female group in over three years. The EP features lead singles such as "Pinky Up" and "Hootie Frutti," which have clearly resonated with fans and contributed to the project's chart dominance. With this monumental achievement, KATSEYE has etched their name in music history, becoming the fourth all-woman group to ascend to the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 this decade. They join the esteemed ranks of fellow global powerhouses TWICE, NewJeans, and BLACKPINK, underscoring a growing trend of female groups making a significant impact on mainstream music charts.

Following closely behind KATSEYE's triumphant debut, acclaimed singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers secured her first solo top 10 album with 'Lost Weekend.' The project entered the Billboard 200 at the No. 2 position, earning 118,000 equivalent album units. This placement highlights Bridgers' continued artistic growth and dedicated fanbase. The remainder of the top 10 for the August 29 chart showcases a diverse range of popular artists, including Stray Kids' 'This & That' at No. 3, Olivia Rodrigo's 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' at No. 4, Ella Langley's 'Dandelion' at No. 5, Morgan Wallen's 'I'm the Problem' at No. 6, Ariana Grande's 'petal' at No. 8, Drake's 'ICEMAN' at No. 9, and Olivia Dean's 'The Art of Loving' rounding out the top 10 at No. 10. Both KATSEYE's chart-topping 'WILD' and Phoebe Bridgers' 'Lost Weekend' are readily accessible to fans across all major streaming platforms, allowing listeners to engage with these newly charting musical works.