The music industry celebrates a double milestone on the Billboard 200: South Korean group ENHYPEN reaches the top of the chart for the first time with their album THE SIN : BLISS, while the legacy of Dolly Parton makes a powerful return following her passing. According to data from Luminate published by Billboard on August 30, 2026, the week ending August 27 left an indelible mark.
ENHYPEN: The Leap to Number One
The album THE SIN : BLISS debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 98,000 equivalent album units in the U.S., of which 92,000 were pure sales (also No. 1 on Top Album Sales). The success is attributed to an aggressive marketing strategy: over 30 physical variants in CD and vinyl, accompanied by collectible items such as photocards, stickers, and posters, some randomly included to encourage multiple purchases.
This achievement solidifies the group's trajectory, having previously reached No. 2 twice: with THE SIN : VANISH in January 2026 and ROMANCE : UNTOLD in 2024. With this new milestone, ENHYPEN adds their seventh top 10 since 2022, demonstrating steady growth in the U.S. market.
Dolly Parton: A Farewell That Resonates on the Charts
The legendary singer, who passed away on August 25 at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer, returns to the top 10 with Ultimate Dolly Parton, a 20-track compilation originally released in 2003. The album, which had peaked at No. 112 in 2019 and had been off the chart since 2020, now sits at No. 5 with 59,000 units (7,000 pure sales and the rest driven by streaming).
This marks Parton's fourth top 10 and her second-highest-charting album, only behind Rockstar (No. 3 in 2023). Other top 10s include Blue Smoke (No. 6, 2014) and Trio (No. 6, 1987). The resurgence is fueled by a massive fan tribute, revisiting classics like Jolene, I Will Always Love You, Here You Come Again, 9 to 5, and Islands In the Stream (with Kenny Rogers).
The Rest of the Top 10
The full chart reflects a week of notable movements:
| Position | Artist | Album | Units | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENHYPEN | THE SIN : BLISS | 98,000 | Debut |
| 2 | Ella Langley | Dandelion | 70,000 | 5-2 |
| 3 | Olivia Rodrigo | you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love | 67,000 | 4-3 |
| 4 | Morgan Wallen | I'm the Problem | 63,000 | 6-4 |
| 5 | Dolly Parton | Ultimate Dolly Parton | 59,000 | Re-entry |
| 6 | KATSEYE | WILD | 55,000 | 1-6 |
| 7 | Noah Kahan | The Great Divide | 54,000 | No change |
| 8 | Stray Kids | THIS & THAT | 48,000 | 3-8 |
| 9 | Drake | ICEMAN | 41,000 | No change |
| 10 | Ariana Grande | Petal | 41,000 | 8-10 |
Billboard's analysis highlights that ENHYPEN's SEA units were 6,000 (equivalent to 6.91 million on-demand streams), while TEA units were negligible. The week confirms the power of K-pop and the emotional impact of a farewell that keeps a legend's music alive.