Seventeen's "FML" Hits New Heights on Billboard 200 Chart, Demonstrating K-Pop Group's Growing Popularity and Unique Sound

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SEOUL, South Korea — K-pop boy group Seventeen has achieved its highest ranking ever on the Billboard 200 albums chart, coming in at No. 2 with its 10th EP, "FML." The album's ranking was announced by Billboard on Monday (U.S. time) in a preview of this week's chart.

Despite being edged out by U.S. country singer Morgan Wallen's "One Thing at a Time," which held onto the No. 1 spot for the ninth consecutive week, Seventeen's latest release marks a significant achievement for the 13-piece group. 

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The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums of the week in the United States based on equivalent album units, which are comprised of physical album sales and other digital sales records. According to Billboard, "FML" earned 135,000 equivalent album units, with 132,000 of those coming from physical album sales.

Released on April 24, "FML" features six tracks with two main singles, "F*ck My Life" and "Super." The album conveys a positive message about perseverance during difficult times.

Seventeen's latest release has also set a new record for first-week sales by a K-pop album, selling 4.55 million copies in its debut week based on data from Hanteo Chart, a leading local tracker of album sales.

The achievement is a testament to Seventeen's growing popularity both in South Korea and around the world. With its latest release, the group continues to prove its ability to captivate audiences with its unique blend of pop, hip-hop, and electronic music.

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