ATEEZ Celebrates 2025 With New Album Release and Chart-Topping Single

ATEEZ Achieves Breakthrough Success in 2025 with ‘GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3’

In a landmark year for K-pop, ATEEZ has definitively established 2025 as their most remarkable period yet. The acclaimed boy group from KQ Entertainment released their twelfth mini-album, titled GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3, on June 13, resulting in both commercial triumph and critical acclaim, further solidifying their status as global icons in the music industry.

Chart-Topping Achievements

The release of GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3 achieved notable chart success, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200. This marks ATEEZ’s fifth consecutive entry within the top two and their ninth overall on this prestigious ranking. The album’s first-week sales reached an impressive total of 105, 000 equivalent album units, consisting of:

101, 500 traditional album sales
4, 000 streaming equivalent album units
500 track equivalent albums

This feat represents the highest sales week for any K-pop act in 2025, highlighting ATEEZ’s robust commercial appeal.

Global Success Beyond Borders

In addition to the Billboard 200 accolades, GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3 resonated with audiences worldwide, clinching the top rank on multiple platforms, including:

Worldwide iTunes Album Chart
European iTunes Album Chart
Top Albums in 26 countries on iTunes

Furthermore, in their home country, South Korea, the album topped the Hanteo Chart, underscoring its broad resonance and popularity.

Historic Billboard Hot 100 Debut

One of the standout achievements associated with this release is ATEEZ’s groundbreaking entry into the Billboard Hot 100 with their title track, “Lemon Drop.” The song debuted at number 69, marking ATEEZ as the third K-pop boy group to accomplish this, joining the ranks of BTS and Stray Kids. It garnered a remarkable 1, 220, 112 streams on Spotify, while its music video amassed over 24 million views within just ten days of its release.

Multiple Chart Dominance and Thematic Exploration

“Lemon Drop” also achieved significant success across various Billboard charts, claiming the top position on the World Digital Song Sales chart and ranking on the Digital Song Sales chart at number nine. In South Korea, the track dominated local charts, reaching the number one spot on Bugs Daily Chart and occupying the third position on Korean Spotify Daily Top Songs.

Beyond commercial success, the album’s thematic elements delve into profound concepts such as “Thirst, ””Emotion, ”and “Truth.”This reflects ATEEZ’s artistic growth, transcending typical summer-themed releases. The group’s leader, Hongjoong, and rapper, Mingi, contributed to writing the lyrics for “Lemon Drop, ”illustrating their deep involvement in the creative process. The album includes additional tracks such as:

“Masterpiece”
“Now this house ain’t a home”
“Castle”
“Bridge: The Edge of Reality”

Upcoming Repackaged Album

In exciting news for fans, ATEEZ has announced plans for a repackaged edition of their latest album titled GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3 ‘In Your Fantasy Edition’, set to be released on July 11. Rumors suggest that this new version may feature a mysterious sixth track, teased by member Jongho during promotional activities.

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[Full Album] ATEEZ (에이티즈) – GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxgdwqgyvWI)

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