K-pop in Billboard — 2025-12-29

Another lively week—seven acts across four Billboard charts. Top spots: HUNTRIX at No. 1 on the Hot 100, EJAE and HUNTRIX on the Hot 100, and Stray Kids on the Billboard 200.

Storyline

HUNTRIX lands at No. 1 on the Hot 100. Meanwhile, EJAE and HUNTRIX appear on the Hot 100. And, Stray Kids appears on the Billboard 200.

Why it matters

  • 7 acts spanning 4 charts
  • 1 top‑10 entry
  • Most‑featured acts: HUNTRIX, EJAE, Saja Boys
  • Highest rank: No. 1 — HUNTRIX on Hot 100
  • Chart mix: Billboard, Billboard 200, Global Excl. U.S.

Billboard

  • NewJeansBillboard — NewJeans Member Danielle Dropped From Girl Group Amid ADOR Lawsuit Fallout Source

Billboard 200

  • Stray KidsBillboard 200 — DO IT (EP) Source

Global Excl. U.S.

  • EJAE, HUNTRIXGlobal Excl. U.S. — Golden Source
  • LE SSERAFIMGlobal Excl. U.S. — Spaghetti Source
  • Saja BoysGlobal Excl. U.S. — Soda Pop Source
  • BLACKPINKGlobal Excl. U.S. — Jump Source
  • Saja BoysGlobal Excl. U.S. — Your Idol Source

Hot 100

  • HUNTRIX No. 1 — Hot 100 — HUNTR/X’s ‘Golden’ Fends Off Holiday Competition to Reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Radio Songs Chart Source
  • EJAE, HUNTRIXHot 100 — Golden Source

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