ATEEZ Makes Historic Billboard Hot 100 Debut with "Lemon Drop"

SEOUL, June 24, 2025 – South Korean boy group ATEEZ has achieved a major milestone, debuting at No. 69 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with their single "Lemon Drop," the lead track from their 12th mini-album, "Golden Hour: Part.3" . This marks the group's first-ever entry on the prestigious chart, making ATEEZ only the third K-pop boy group to appear on the Hot 100, following BTS and Stray Kids .

The Billboard Hot 100 ranks songs based on a combination of streaming, radio airplay, and sales data, and is widely regarded as the definitive measure of a song's popularity in the U.S. music market . ATEEZ's accomplishment underscores their growing global influence and cements their status as a leading force in K-pop.

In addition to their Hot 100 debut, "Golden Hour: Part.3" entered at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, with 105,000 equivalent album units sold, including 101,500 in physical sales . This achievement marks ATEEZ’s seventh consecutive album to reach the Billboard 200 Top 10 and their sixth to break into the Top 3, further demonstrating their consistent commercial success . The album also topped the Billboard Top Album Sales chart and reached No. 1 on iTunes Top Albums Chart in 26 regions worldwide .

ATEEZ, managed by KQ Entertainment, consists of eight members known for their dynamic choreography and powerful stage presence . Their international appeal is further highlighted by strong performances on various global charts, including the UK Official Album Download Chart, Billboard Japan Download Album Chart, and Spotify Korea Top Song Charts .

The group is set to launch their 2025 world tour, "In Your Fantasy," starting with concerts at Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea, on July 5-6 . The tour will continue across 11 U.S. cities—including Atlanta, New York, San Jose, and Los Angeles—before concluding in Mexico City on August 23 .

ATEEZ’s historic Billboard Hot 100 debut with "Lemon Drop" marks a new chapter in their career, solidifying their position as global K-pop leaders .