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Comprehensive chronicle of Stray Kids's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of Stray Kids's journey to global stardom
Stray Kids held a publicity event in Seoul on August 22, 2025, to promote their fourth album 'Karma' ahead of its release. This promotional campaign contributed to the album's success, which later won Album of the Year at the 2025 MAMA Awards on November 29, 2025, where the group emotionally thanked their fans.
Stray Kids attended a publicity event in Seoul to promote their fourth album, 'Karma'. This event was part of the promotional campaign leading up to the album's release and subsequent success. The album later went on to win the Album of the Year award at the 2025 MAMA Awards.
Stray Kids won the Album of the Year award at the 2025 MAMA Awards for their album 'Karma'. This award is a major industry recognition of their musical work and commercial success for that year. The group offered emotional thanks to their fans during their acceptance speech on stage.
Stray Kids are nominated in the Best K-pop category for their song 'Chk Chk Boom' at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), to be held at New York's UBS Arena.
Stray Kids are nominated for Best K-pop at the 2025 MTV VMAs for their song 'Chk Chk Boom.' This nomination highlights their growing international recognition and impact in the K-pop industry. The awards ceremony will be held at New York's UBS Arena on this date.
Since debuting in 2018, Stray Kids has dominated the U.S. charts, scoring eight consecutive No. 1 album debuts on the Billboard 200—including 'Karma' in 2024, which made them the first act in the chart's history to debut at No. 1 with their first eight entries. Their global rise was further cemented by hits like 'Maxident', '5-Star' winning Top K-Pop Album at the 2023 BBMAs, and a show-stopping BBMA performance of 'S-Class' and 'Lalalala'.
Stray Kids have demonstrated their growing U.S. impact by topping the Billboard 200 with four albums and winning the Top K-Pop Album award at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.
Stray Kids topped the U.S. Billboard 200 in 2022, joining BTS and BLACKPINK as elite K-pop acts to achieve this milestone and solidifying their global success.
Stray Kids and TXT have solidified their status as top K-pop acts with recent Billboard 200 achievements.
Stray Kids secured their second Billboard 200 No. 1 with 'Maxident,' reinforcing their global dominance in K-pop.
Stray Kids received two 2023 Billboard Music Awards nominations, highlighting their growing global K-pop influence.
Stray Kids won the Top K-Pop Album award at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards for '5-Star', extending their U.S. success with multiple chart-toppers and performances, showcasing their continued industry success.
Stray Kids's album 'Karma' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making them the first act in the chart's 69-year history to debut at No. 1 with their first eight entries. This achievement set a precedent that was later extended by their subsequent album 'Do It' becoming their eighth consecutive No. 1 debut.
Stray Kids' album 'Karma' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking their seventh chart-topper and making them the only act in Billboard history to have all seven albums debut at No. 1. This achievement surpassed BTS for the most No. 1s among K-pop acts and extended their existing record. Billboard highlighted the significance, noting the group's consistent success and the album's strong sales of 313,000 units.
Stray Kids' album 'Karma' maintained the No. 1 spot on iTunes' Worldwide and European Albums charts for three consecutive days, underscoring their strong international appeal and consistent chart performance.
The album 'Karma' concluded a three-day streak at No. 1 on iTunes' Worldwide Albums and European Albums charts, showcasing sustained global popularity.
Stray Kids' 'Chk Chk Boom' earned a K-pop Song of the Year nomination at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, highlighting their growing impact in the genre. The nod reinforces their position as a leading force in K-pop.
Stray Kids' "Chk Chk Boom" earned a K-pop Song of the Year nomination at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Stray Kids's albums 'Karma' and 'Hop' ranked on Billboard's year-end 200 albums chart at No. 128 and No. 157 respectively in 2025, while the group placed 69th on the year-end Top Artists list. This dual achievement demonstrates their sustained commercial success and chart longevity in the U.S. market.
Stray Kids's albums 'Karma' and 'Hop' were included on Billboard's year-end 200 albums chart, ranking at No. 128 and No. 157, respectively. This placement signifies their sustained commercial success and chart longevity in the U.S. market for the year. The group also ranked 69th on Billboard's year-end Top Artists list, further highlighting their global impact in 2025.
Stray Kids earned four nominations at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, showcasing their rising global impact in K-pop. The ceremony, airing December 12 on Fox and Fire TV, could mark a major career milestone for the group.
Stray Kids received four 2024 Billboard Music Awards nominations, highlighting their growing global influence in K-pop and exciting fans.
Stray Kids earned three 2024 Billboard Music Awards nominations, a career milestone, with the ceremony airing on Fox and Fire TV.
Stray Kids took home the Worldwide Fans' Choice award at the 2023 MAMA Awards and were nominated for Artist of the Year, proving their global impact. They continued their success in 2024 by winning Fans' Choice of the Year at the Osaka ceremony, reinforcing their strong fanbase and industry influence.
Stray Kids won the 2023 MAMA Worldwide Fans' Choice award, highlighting their global popularity and industry acclaim.
Stray Kids were nominated for Artist of the Year at the 2023 MAMA Awards but lost to NewJeans, highlighting their significant presence in K-pop.
Stray Kids won the 2024 MAMA Fans' Choice Award in Osaka, highlighting their powerful fanbase and K-pop impact.
Stray Kids earned a 2024 MTV VMA nomination for Best K-pop with their hit "Lalalala," solidifying their global influence. The nod highlights their growing prominence in the international music industry.
Stray Kids are nominated for Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV VMAs for "Lalalala."
Stray Kids' '"Chk Chk Boom"' hit No. 4 on Spotify's Global Impact List for July 2024, with three more tracks also charting—solidifying their global K-pop dominance. Their consistent streaming success highlights their worldwide appeal.
Stray Kids' "Chk Chk Boom" and three other songs charted on Spotify's Global Impact List, highlighting their global appeal.
Stray Kids earned a 2024 AMA nomination for Favorite K-pop Artist, showcasing their global influence. The nod could boost their international reach even further.
Stray Kids' AMA nomination highlights their global appeal and potential for increased international recognition.
Stray Kids scored a 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards nomination for K-pop Artist and Song of the Year, while taking home K-pop Album of the Year for '5-Star'. The awards show will air live from Los Angeles' Dolby Theater.
Stray Kids earned 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations for K-pop Artist and Song of the Year, highlighting their growing global influence.
Stray Kids won K-pop Album of the Year for '5-Star' at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, solidifying their industry standing.
Stray Kids earned their ninth RIAA gold certification with 'Hop', surpassing 500,000 U.S. sales. The milestone cements their rising global influence, joining their string of previous gold-certified hits.
Stray Kids secured their ninth RIAA gold certification with "Hop," exceeding 500,000 U.S. sales and reinforcing their global impact.
Stray Kids ranked second on Billboard's first K-Pop Artist 100 list, trailing only BTS' Jungkook, showcasing their global influence. The announcement came ahead of Billboard Korea's magazine launch in May 2024.
Stray Kids placed second on Billboard's inaugural K-Pop Artist 100 chart, behind only BTS' Jungkook, highlighting their global impact before Billboard Korea's May 2024 debut.
Stray Kids secured fifth place on IFPI's 2024 Global Artist Chart, proving their massive worldwide appeal. This milestone cements their status as a top-tier K-pop act with a rapidly expanding global fanbase.
Stray Kids ranked fifth on IFPI's 2024 Global Artist Chart, marking a significant career milestone and showcasing their global influence.
Stray Kids ranked among Spotify’s most-streamed K-pop artists of 2023, proving their global dominance. This milestone solidifies their status as industry leaders.
Stray Kids' ranking among Spotify's top-streamed K-pop artists this year underscores their global success and industry impact.
Stray Kids earned a spot on Time's Next Generation Leaders list, recognized for their impact in music and global influence. The honor underscores their rising leadership in the industry.
Stray Kids was chosen as one of Time magazine's Next Generation Leaders.
Stray Kids won Best K-pop at the 2023 MTV VMAs for 'S-Class', cementing their global influence after a sold-out dome tour across South Korea and Japan. The victory underscored their rising dominance in the international music scene.
Stray Kids' 2023 MTV VMA nomination highlights their growing global impact in K-pop.
Stray Kids won the 2023 MTV VMA Best K-pop award for 'S-Class,' showcasing their global impact following a triumphant dome tour in South Korea and Japan.
Stray Kids' albums '5-Star' and 'Rock-Star' secured No. 2 and No. 9 on IFPI's 2023 Global Album Chart, showcasing their massive global appeal. The feat underscores K-pop's expanding worldwide dominance.
Stray Kids' albums '5-Star' and 'Rock-Star' ranked No. 2 and No. 9 on IFPI's 2023 Global Album Chart, showcasing their global impact and K-pop's rising influence.
Stray Kids ranked among Spotify's most-streamed K-pop artists of 2022, proving their global appeal. This milestone cements their rising influence in the international music scene.
Stray Kids ranked among Spotify's top-streamed K-pop artists this year, highlighting their global success and growing reach.
Stray Kids ranked seventh on IFPI's 2022 Global Artist Chart, cementing their status as a top-tier K-pop act. The milestone showcases their explosive global growth and dedicated fanbase.
Stray Kids ranked seventh on IFPI's 2022 Global Artist Chart, showcasing their rising global popularity and strong fan support.
Stray Kids became the fourth most-streamed Korean artist and second most-streamed K-pop boy group on Spotify in 2021, cementing their global impact. Their success underscores K-pop's rising streaming dominance worldwide.
Stray Kids ranked fourth among Korean artists and second among K-pop boy groups on Spotify, showcasing their expanding global impact.
Stray Kids' survival show made the top 10 on the Content Power Index (CPI), scoring 215.8 for November 13-19, 2017. The ranking highlights the show's strong performance during its run.
Stray Kids' survival show ranked 10th on the CPI with a score of 215.8 in mid-November 2017.
Stray Kids' 2017 survival show was a major hit, finishing second on the Content Power Index. Its final episode aired on November 26, 2017.
Stray Kids' idol survival reality show aired and ranked second on the CPI.
The CPI ratings period ended, with Stray Kids' show maintaining its second-place position.
Stray Kids released their album 'Do It' in November 2024, featuring five tracks with double title tracks 'Do It' and 'Divine'. The album sold approximately 1.49 million copies on its debut day and 2.2 million in its first week, achieving double-million-seller status. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in November 2024, earning 295,000 units and marking their eighth consecutive No. 1 album—the most among groups this century. The album maintained chart presence, ranking No. 10 in November 2025 and No. 4 in December 2025, continuing their historic streak of chart dominance.
Stray Kids released their new album 'Do It', featuring five tracks with double title tracks and 3RACHA contributions, representing their latest musical project and continued activity in the K-pop industry after 'Karma'.
Stray Kids' album 'Do It' sold approximately 1.49 million copies on its debut day, making it an immediate million-seller and leading Hanteo's weekly physical albums chart and Circle Chart's weekly retail album list.
Stray Kids' album 'Do It' sold 2,207,660 copies in its debut week, achieving double-million-seller status and topping Hanteo Chart's weekly physical album chart and Circle Chart's weekly album and retail charts, with expectations for a high Billboard 200 debut.
Stray Kids' album 'Do It' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart for the tracking week ending on this date, earning 295,000 equivalent album units (with 286,000 from physical sales). This achievement extended the group's record of having all eight of their chart entries debut at No. 1, marking their eighth No. 1 album on the chart and the most among groups this century.
Stray Kids released their new album 'Do It', which features five tracks including the double title tracks 'Do It' and 'Divine'. This release provided the material that would go on to achieve significant chart success. The album captures the group's journey of enjoying the present and forging new paths, based on their belief to 'act boldly and confidently in the moment'.
Stray Kids' album 'Do It' slipped to No. 4 on the Billboard 200, generating around 64,000 units, while continuing their historic streak of eight consecutive albums debuting at No. 1.
Stray Kids' album 'Do It' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking their eighth No. 1 album and solidifying their consistent chart performance. The album was still charting at No. 10 as of the article's publication date.
Stray Kids released the digital single 'Do It (Remixes)' on November 24, 2025, featuring six tracks that include the original and multiple remixes. Announced by JYP Entertainment, this strategic release aimed to prolong the commercial success and broaden the audience reach of their hit title track.
Stray Kids is scheduled to release a digital single titled 'Do It (Remixes)' at 2 p.m., featuring six tracks including the original and various remix versions. This release demonstrates the group's strategy to extend the commercial life and reach of their successful title track. The announcement was made by their agency JYP Entertainment as part of their ongoing promotional activities.
Stray Kids released their fourth full-length album 'Karma' on August 22, 2025, their first since '5-Star' in 2023, with themes of positive karma discussed at a Seoul press conference. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 313,000 units, making them the only act to debut all seven albums at No. 1 and surpassing BTS for the most No. 1s among K-pop acts. It also topped iTunes charts globally and maintained a strong presence, ranking No. 8 in its third week with 32,000 units, showcasing sustained commercial success in the US market.
Stray Kids debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2017 after forming through Mnet's survival show of the same name, marking JYP's first new boy group in four years.
Stray Kids formed through an idol competition show, leading to their successful K-pop debut.
The CPI ranking period for Stray Kids' survival show concluded, securing 10th place.
Stray Kids released their fourth full-length album 'Karma' at 1 p.m. on August 22, 2025, their first full-length project since '5-Star' in June 2023. They held a press conference in Seoul to discuss the album's themes, interpreting 'karma' positively as the results of their efforts with fans, and emphasized their musical growth and global ambitions. A futuristic trailer set in 2081 was previously unveiled to build excitement for this highly anticipated release.
'Karma' ranked No. 1 on iTunes' Worldwide Albums and European Albums charts, maintaining this position for three days through August 24, 2025. This demonstrated Stray Kids' strong global influence and fanbase across multiple regions. The album also reached No. 1 in several countries including Japan, France, and Australia.
Stray Kids' album 'Karma' achieved record-breaking first-week sales and streaming performance, solidifying their top-tier K-pop status and expected to lead to their first Top 10 entry on the UK Official Albums Chart.
Stray Kids' album 'Karma' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking their seventh consecutive album to achieve this feat. This accomplishment made them the only act in Billboard history to debut all seven albums at No. 1 and surpassed BTS for the most No. 1s among K-pop acts. The album earned 313,000 units, with physical sales contributing the majority, showcasing their strong fan support and historic impact.
Stray Kids' album 'Karma' was reported at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking its third consecutive week on the chart. This demonstrates the group's sustained commercial success in the US market despite the drop from its No. 1 debut position. The article notes the album earned 32,000 equivalent album units during the tracking period.
Stray Kids drop their 2025 debut single ''Mixtape: dominATE'' on March 21, continuing their fan-favorite ''Mixtape Project'' series. The news follows their recent RIAA certification milestone.
Stray Kids announced their 2025 digital single 'Mixtape: dominATE' alongside RIAA certification news, continuing their music releases and fan engagement.
Stray Kids made history on December 23, 2024, as their album 'Hop' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 187,000 units—tying BTS for the most No. 1s among groups since 2000 and becoming the first act to achieve six consecutive No. 1 debuts. The group thanked fans for their global support, celebrating the milestone for a primarily non-English release.
Stray Kids' album 'Hop' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 187,000 units, becoming their sixth consecutive chart-topping album and making them the first act to achieve this with their first six entries, while also tying BTS for the most No. 1 albums since 2000 as a primarily non-English release.
Stray Kids made history on December 23, 2024, as their album 'Hop' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 187,000 units—tying BTS for the most No. 1s among groups since 2000. They also became the first act ever to debut at No. 1 with their first six charting albums.
Stray Kids' album 'Hop' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 187,000 units, becoming their sixth consecutive No. 1 and making them the first act to achieve this with their first six charting albums.
Stray Kids dropped their new album 'HOP' on December 13, 2023, showcasing 12 tracks like 'Walkin On Water' and solo performances from their tour. The album, blending harmony and hip-hop, highlights their growth and 3RACHA’s production, featuring Tablo of Epik High. This release follows their Asian tour and sets the stage for their upcoming global expansion.
Stray Kids' album 'Hop' highlights their musical evolution through 12 tracks, featuring diverse sounds and showcasing their production talents.
Stray Kids will release their 12-track album 'SKZHOP HIPTAPE - HOP', including the lead single "Walkin On Water," after their Asian tour and before their world tour.
Stray Kids released the music video for 'Sinseonnoreum,' a main track from their 'Do It' album, on November 27, 2024. Featuring traditional East Asian motifs and inspiration from the Korean literary figure Jeon Woo-chi, the video highlighted the group's creative direction and served as promotional content for the album.
Stray Kids released the music video for 'Sinseonnoreum,' one of the two main tracks from their 'Do It' album. The video featured traditional East Asian motifs and was inspired by the classic Korean literary character Jeon Woo-chi. This release provided additional promotional content for the successful album and showcased the group's creative direction.
Stray Kids' EP 'Ate' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in July 2024 with 232,000 units, marking their fifth chart-topper and the biggest K-pop debut of the year. It became the sixth-largest opening for any album in 2024, selling 449,000 copies and solidifying their global dominance. Along with 'Hop', these releases contributed to the group's historic run of eight consecutive No. 1 debuts, reinforcing their reputation as a powerhouse in the industry.
Stray Kids' EP 'Ate' marked their fifth Billboard 200 No. 1 and spent two weeks in the top 10, solidifying their global impact.
Stray Kids' album 'Ate' sold 449,000 copies, ranking 6th and demonstrating their growing global popularity.
Stray Kids' album 'Ate' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, extending their chart success and leading to their later hit 'Hop.'
Stray Kids' EP 'Ate' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 232,000 units, marking their fifth chart-topper, 2024's biggest K-pop debut, the year's sixth-largest debut overall, the 25th mostly non-English album to achieve this feat, and its 218,000 physical sales trail only Taylor Swift's album this year.
Stray Kids released the albums 'Ate' and 'Hop', which both reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. These releases contributed to the group's historic run of eight consecutive No. 1 debuts. The article lists them among the group's chart-topping albums leading up to 'Do It'.
Stray Kids drop their new EP 'Ate' on July 19, 2024, aiming to dominate the summer music scene. Fresh off Billboard success, they’ve already teased fans with a thrilling trailer.
Stray Kids will release their new EP 'Ate' this summer, targeting music market dominance and extending their Billboard success, as hinted in a recent trailer.
Stray Kids drop their second Japanese EP 'Circus' on June 22, 2024, featuring six tracks including the title song and 3RACHA collaborations. Their first Japanese release since 2020, the EP highlights hits like 'Fairytale' and 'Maniac', signaling their global growth.
Stray Kids will release their second Japanese EP 'Circus' on [date], featuring six tracks including the title song and 3RACHA contributions, marking their first Japanese release since 2020. '(Note: Insert the specific release date if available for completeness.)'
Stray Kids' 2023 album '5-Star' shattered K-pop records with 5.13 million preorders and 4.62 million first-week sales, later surpassed only by Seventeen. The album also topped the Billboard 200, cementing the group's global success and serving as their last major full-length release before 'Karma'. JYP Entertainment recently announced a new '5-Star' album, set for release on June 2, 2024, reigniting fan excitement.
Stray Kids' album '5-Star' sold 4.62 million copies in its first week, achieving a career high before Seventeen's new release surpassed it.
Stray Kids' '5-Star' album broke a K-pop record with over 5.13 million preorders ahead of its June 2023 release.
Stray Kids' '5-Star' album broke K-pop records with 5.13 million preorders and sold 2.39 million copies on release day, highlighting their massive global appeal and commercial triumph.
Stray Kids broke records with their third album '5-Star', achieving 5.13 million preorders after an eight-month hiatus and setting a new K-pop first-week sales record by selling 4.62 million copies, led by the single 'S-Class', highlighting their immense popularity.
JYP Entertainment revealed Stray Kids' upcoming album '5-Star', releasing June 2, 2024, alongside an exciting social media trailer.
Stray Kids will release their third studio album, '5-Star', on April 28, 2024—their first full-length album since 2021's 'Noeasy'.
Stray Kids released their full-length album '5-Star' in June 2023, setting a benchmark for their musical evolution and commercial success, and it was their last major album before 'Karma'.
Stray Kids and Charlie Puth's collab 'Lose My Breath' debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 2024, cementing the group's global rise ahead of their new album and festival shows. The track matched their previous chart success, showcasing their signature sound with broad international appeal.
Stray Kids matched their chart record and demonstrated global impact by collaborating with Charlie Puth on 'Lose My Breath,' which debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, merging their unique style with international appeal ahead of upcoming releases and performances.
Stray Kids celebrated their first anniversary by dropping 'CLE 1 : MIROH' and its electrifying title track 'MIROH', produced by 3RACHA. The music video soared past 4 million views in just 17 hours, showcasing their bold new direction and rising influence in K-pop.
Stray Kids marked their first anniversary with the release of their album 'Cle 1 : MIROH' and its 3RACHA-produced title track 'MIROH', which gained over 4 million views in 17 hours, showcasing their evolving artistry.
Stray Kids celebrate their first debut anniversary with the new EP 'Cle 1 : MIROH,' highlighting their continued evolution in K-pop.
Stray Kids dropped 'Mixtape: dominATE' on March 21, 2024, their first album of the year with five tracks, including unit songs. The release extends their 'Mixtape Project' series, highlighting their signature versatility.
Stray Kids released their 2024 album 'Mixtape: dominATE,' containing five tracks including unit songs.
Stray Kids made history in 2022 by scoring two No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 with 'Oddinary' and 'Maxident', becoming only the third K-pop act to achieve this feat. Their chart-topping success, driven by massive preorders and streaming numbers, cemented their status as global K-pop leaders and laid the foundation for their unprecedented streak of No. 1 album debuts. The group continued their dominance into 2023, further solidifying their international impact.
Stray Kids solidified their top U.S. K-pop status in 2022 when their albums 'Oddinary' and 'Maxident' both reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, establishing them as early K-pop leaders in the U.S. market.
Stray Kids' EP 'Oddinary' became their second million-seller and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in March 2022, making them the third K-pop act to achieve this milestone and highlighting their global impact and unique sound.
Stray Kids' new EP 'Maxident' exceeded 1.3 million preorders, surpassing their previous EP 'Oddinary.'
Stray Kids became the first K-pop act to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 'Oddinary' in March 2022, followed by continued success and record sales with 'Maxident.'
Stray Kids' EP 'Oddinary,' led by the track 'Maniac' and co-produced by members, exceeded 1.3 million advance orders, solidifying their million-seller status.
Stray Kids' EP 'Oddinary' topped the Billboard 200 with 853,000 first-week sales, becoming the third K-pop act to do so, and amassed over 100 million Spotify streams in 37 days.
Stray Kids' 'Oddinary' topped the Billboard 200 in April 2022 with 110,000 equivalent album units sold in the U.S.
Stray Kids' 'Oddinary' became their third No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, making them the third K-pop act after BTS and SuperM to achieve this feat.
Stray Kids' EP 'Maxident' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 117,000 units, marking their second chart-topper and making them the second K-pop act after BTS with multiple No. 1 albums, driven by 110,000 physical sales—2022's fourth-largest weekly sales.
Stray Kids' EP 'Maxident' held its 11th spot on the Billboard 200 for a second consecutive week.
Stray Kids debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with their EP 'Oddinary,' achieving their first chart-topping success and showcasing their global influence.
Stray Kids debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with their EP 'Oddinary,' becoming the third K-pop act to achieve this milestone.
Stray Kids released the albums 'Oddinary' and 'Maxident', which both reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. These were early entries in the group's unprecedented streak of No. 1 album debuts. The article references them as foundational to the record extended by 'Do It'.
Stray Kids dropped their first Japanese studio album on February 22, 2024, with a teaser video announcing their major push into the Japanese market. This marks a key step in their global expansion.
Stray Kids announced via social media their first Japanese studio album, marking a significant international milestone.
Stray Kids made history in November 2023 by becoming the first fourth-gen K-pop boy group to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at No. 90 with 'Lalalala' from their 'Rock-Star' EP. They repeated this feat in May 2024 with 'Lose My Breath' (feat. Charlie Puth), joining BTS as the only K-pop boy groups on the chart. Billboard confirmed the milestone via social media.
Stray Kids made history as the first fourth-generation K-pop boy group to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 90 with both "Lalalala" and their Charlie Puth collaboration "Lose My Breath."
Stray Kids debuted at No. 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Lalalala," making them the second K-pop boy group after BTS to achieve this feat.
Stray Kids dropped their EP 'Rock-Star' on November 10, 2023, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 224,000 units—their fourth chart-topping album, joining BTS as the only K-pop acts to achieve this. The release, preceded by a Seoul press conference, further cements their global dominance, drawing comparisons to artists like Taylor Swift.
Stray Kids is set to release a new EP titled 'Rock-Star.'
Stray Kids released their new EP 'Rock-Star' at 1 p.m. KST, marking their first comeback since their Billboard 200-topping album '5-Star', and held a Seoul press conference to launch the EP, maintaining their innovative momentum following three Billboard 200 No. 1 albums.
Stray Kids' EP 'Rock-Star' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 224,000 units, becoming their fourth chart-topping album and joining BTS as the only K-pop groups with four or more No. 1 albums, solidifying their status among elite K-pop acts.
Stray Kids' EP 'Rock-Star' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 224,000 units, becoming their fourth chart-topping album.
Stray Kids' single 'Lalalala' from their 'Rock-Star' EP debuted at No. 44 on the UK Official Singles Chart, while the EP itself entered the Albums Chart at No. 69, marking a strong global showing.
Stray Kids' EP 'Rock-Star' and its track 'Lalalala' debuted at No. 69 and No. 44 on the UK Official Albums and Singles charts, achieving a global milestone.
Stray Kids dropped their seventh EP 'Maxident' on October 7, 2022, led by the love-themed track 'Case 143'—their first since debut—produced by in-house unit 3RACHA. The album shattered records, selling 2.2M copies in its first week and hitting 3M within a month, making them JYP’s first "triple million-seller" and cementing their top-tier status in K-pop.
Stray Kids released their seventh EP, 'Maxident', on October 7, 2022 at 1 p.m., featuring the lead single 'Case 143'. This marked their first comeback since March 2022 and may become their first double million-selling album.
Stray Kids' EP 'Maxident' sold over 2.18 million copies in its first week, breaking their own record and ranking fourth in K-pop history for highest first-week sales.
Stray Kids' EP 'Maxident' sold 3 million copies in a month, earning triple million-seller status.
Stray Kids' 'Maxident' sold 3 million copies, making them the first JYP act and second K-pop group ever to achieve this milestone.
Stray Kids dropped their new EP 'Rock-Star' on November 10, 2023, following their chart-topping album '5-Star'. The group promoted the release with a Seoul press conference and a midnight social media teaser, showcasing their signature bold sound.
Stray Kids is set to release a new EP titled 'Rock-Star.'
Stray Kids released their new EP 'Rock-Star' at 1 p.m. KST, unveiled at a Seoul press conference, marking their first comeback since their Billboard 200-topping album '5-Star' and building on their success with three Billboard 200 No. 1 albums.
Stray Kids topped November's album sales, accounting for 27.7% of the total—showcasing their K-pop dominance and industry influence. Their success underscores their market-leading impact.
Stray Kids led November's album sales with 27.7% of the market, showcasing their K-pop dominance and boosting monthly sales.
Stray Kids dropped a global remix of 'All My Life' featuring Lil Durk on October 16, 2023—their first collab with the rapper and a milestone as the first K-pop group to work with him. JYP Entertainment confirmed the release, showcasing the group's expanding global reach.
Stray Kids made history as the first K-pop group to collaborate with Lil Durk on the global remix of "All My Life," highlighting their growing international influence.
Stray Kids' Changbin co-composed and featured on ITZY's track 'Vay' from their October 2023 EP 'Gold', highlighting his production skills beyond his own group. This collaboration underscores his versatility in the K-pop scene.
Changbin from Stray Kids co-wrote and featured on ITZY's song "Vay," highlighting his diverse musical talent.
Stray Kids dominated 2023 with back-to-back No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200—'5-Star' and 'Rock-Star'—marking their third and fourth chart-toppers and cementing their status as global K-pop leaders. '5-Star' debuted with 249,500 units, making them the second K-pop group after BTS with multiple No. 1 albums, while its hit track 'S-Class' won Best K-pop at the MTV VMAs. These successes were part of the group's ongoing streak of chart-topping albums that culminated with 'Do It', showcasing their innovative sound and dedicated fanbase.
Stray Kids cemented their global K-pop dominance in 2023 with back-to-back Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, '5-Star' and 'Rock-Star,' highlighting their creative sound and dedicated fanbase while securing their third and fourth chart-topping albums.
Stray Kids topped the Billboard 200 in early 2023, showcasing their rising global influence and K-pop's expanding U.S. presence.
Stray Kids achieved global fame by topping the Billboard 200 with '5-Star' and completing a sold-out dome tour in South Korea and Japan.
Stray Kids' album '5-Star' topped the Billboard 200 and its single 'S-Class' won Best K-pop at the 2023 MTV VMAs, solidifying their reputation as a leading self-producing K-pop group.
Stray Kids' album '5-Star' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 249,500 units, marking their third chart-topper and making them the second K-pop group after BTS to achieve this feat, solidifying their K-pop dominance.
Stray Kids' album '5-Star' spent its second week in the Billboard 200 top 10, ranking sixth after debuting at No. 1, marking their third time achieving this milestone.
Stray Kids released the albums '5-Star' and 'Rock-Star', which both reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. These successes were part of the group's ongoing streak of chart-topping albums. The article lists them as part of the sequence of achievements that culminated with 'Do It'.
Stray Kids dropped their new album 'Cle 2: Yellow Wood' on June 19, 2023, led by the title track 'Unveil: Track'. The release came shortly after their appointment as honorary ambassadors, solidifying their growing influence in K-pop.
Stray Kids strengthened their K-pop influence by releasing their new album 'Cle 2: Yellow Wood,' featuring the track 'Unveil: Track,' following their appointment as honorary ambassadors.
Stray Kids' EP 'Maxident' sold 3.18 million copies in 2022, becoming the second best-selling K-pop album of the year and fueling South Korea's record $233 million in album exports. With 2.24 million preorders before release, the group solidified their global influence and commercial success.
Stray Kids' EP 'Maxident' sold 3.18 million copies, ranking as 2022's second best-selling K-pop album and boosting South Korea's K-pop exports to a record $233 million.
Stray Kids' EP 'Maxident' achieved 2.24 million preorders, highlighting their growing global influence and commercial success in K-pop.
Stray Kids' EP 'Maxident' exceeded 2.24 million preorders, highlighting their growing popularity and commercial success.
Stray Kids launched their 'Mixtape Project' in 2019, releasing tracks like 'Gone Days' and 'On Track' to showcase their songwriting and musical versatility. The series, including the fan-dedicated 'Time Out', highlights their creative growth and strong bond with fans.
Stray Kids' 'Mixtape Project' series highlights their songwriting and musical experimentation through tracks like 'Gone Days' and 'Time Out'.
Stray Kids marked their second debut anniversary by releasing the digital single 'Mixtape: On Track,' demonstrating their sustained impact in K-pop amid the pandemic.
Stray Kids released the digital single 'Mixtape: Time Out,' inspired by their Gangwon trip, as part of their 'Mixtape Project' series to celebrate their fans' birthday.
Stray Kids' album 'Oddinary' ranked eighth on the 2022 IFPI Global Album Sales Chart, showcasing their global popularity. The achievement underscores their ability to consistently deliver hit music worldwide.
Stray Kids' album 'Oddinary' ranked eighth on the IFPI Global Album Sales Chart, highlighting their global popularity and success.
Stray Kids made history in August 2021 when their album 'Noeasy' became their first million-seller, also marking JYP Entertainment’s first million-selling album. Surpassing 1.22 million copies by September, the record cemented their rise as a top K-pop act and set the stage for future successes, including a 'Billboard 200' No. 1.
Stray Kids' album 'Noeasy' became JYP Entertainment's first million-seller and topped the Billboard 200, cementing their global success and increasing their fame ahead of later releases and a world tour.
Stray Kids' album 'Noeasy' made history as JYP Entertainment's first million-seller, surpassing 1.22 million copies and solidifying the group's top-tier success during the pandemic.
In December 2020, BTS simultaneously topped the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 charts with their album 'Be' and lead track 'Life Goes On', marking the last time a K-pop act achieved this dual chart dominance before Stray Kids. This historical context underscores the rarity and significance of Stray Kids' later Billboard successes, as highlighted in comparative articles.
BTS simultaneously topped both Billboard charts with their album 'Be' and lead track 'Life Goes On', marking the last time before Stray Kids that K-pop dominated both charts simultaneously. This historical context highlights the significance of Stray Kids' later achievement in reaching similar chart dominance. The article uses this comparison to emphasize the rarity and importance of Stray Kids' Billboard 200 accomplishment.
Stray Kids' streaming numbers were featured in Spotify's 2020 Wrapped, proving their rising global influence. The data, finalized on November 15, 2020, cemented their impact in the streaming world.
Spotify began compiling its 2020 Wrapped data, which included Stray Kids' streaming statistics.
Spotify concluded its 2020 Wrapped data compilation, which included Stray Kids' streaming numbers.
Stray Kids debuted in Japan with their first EP 'All In' in November 2020, marking a major step in their global expansion. The release paved the way for their future Japanese promotions.
Stray Kids debuted in Japan with their first EP 'All In,' marking the start of their promotions there.
Stray Kids made their Japanese debut on March 14, 2020, with the album 'SKZ2020', featuring 27 tracks including Japanese versions of their hits. Despite COVID-19 restrictions limiting physical promotions, the release marked their official entry into Japan's music scene.
Stray Kids debuted in Japan with their album 'SKZ2020,' featuring Japanese versions of previous hits, but COVID-19 limited physical promotions.
Stray Kids dropped the Japanese version of 'Double Knot' on February 18, 2020, instantly topping Line Music's real-time chart. The pre-release track boosted their momentum in Japan ahead of their official debut.
Stray Kids' Japanese version of 'Double Knot' topped Line Music's real-time chart, boosting their popularity before their official Japanese debut.
Stray Kids made their Japanese debut with the pre-release of 'My Pace' on January 31, 2020, topping Line Music’s real-time chart. The track’s success showcased their potential in Japan, even without physical promotions.
Stray Kids' Japanese 'My Pace' topped Line Music's real-time chart, achieving pre-debut success in Japan without physical promotions.
Stray Kids dropped two English singles, 'Double Knot' and 'Levanter', on January 24, 2020, as part of their 'Step Out of Cle' album, aiming to expand their global reach ahead of their world tour.
Stray Kids released the English singles 'Double Knot' and 'Levanter' from their album 'Step Out of Cle' to boost their global presence before their world tour.
Stray Kids dropped their third EP 'I am You' on October 22, 2018, expanding their 'I am' series with eight tracks exploring identity. The release, led by the title track of the same name, showcased their evolving artistry and strengthened their K-pop presence.
Stray Kids released their third EP 'I am You' with eight tracks, highlighting their artistic growth as part of their 'I am' series, available on major platforms at 6 p.m.
Stray Kids dropped their second EP 'I am Who' in August 2018, delving deeper into themes of identity while evolving their sound. The release paved the way for their follow-up 'I am You', cementing their rising influence in K-pop.
Stray Kids' EP 'I am Who' furthered their 'I am' series by exploring identity and musical growth, setting the stage for 'I am You'.
Stray Kids debuted on March 25, 2018, with their EP 'I am NOT', introducing their signature self-discovery theme and explosive lead track 'District 9'. The JYP Entertainment boy group quickly gained momentum, earning eight rookie awards and solidifying their unique musical identity. Their debut remains a milestone celebrated by fans (STAY) as the foundation of their thriving career. '(Note: I streamlined the details, merged overlapping points, and kept the key highlights—debut date, impact, and fan connection—while trimming redundancy. The revised version is punchier and fits within 3 sentences.)'
Stray Kids debuted with their EP 'I am Not,' establishing their musical identity and connecting with fans through themes of self-discovery.
Stray Kids debuted with their EP 'I am NOT' on March 25, 2018, after forming on a survival show, leading to their successful rise and eight rookie awards.
Stray Kids debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2018 with their album 'I am NOT', becoming the agency's first new boy group since GOT7.
Stray Kids debuted in 2018 and quickly rose as K-pop stars, known for their electrifying performances and bold music style. By 2023, they became global sensations, topping the Billboard 200 and performing at major festivals, thanks to their eight-member lineup and innovative releases. Their debut marked the beginning of their career, during which they faced uncertainties but eventually gained confidence through member support and fan trust, laying the foundation for their subsequent growth into a successful group with deep roots and strong bonds.
Stray Kids debuted as a K-pop boy band in 2018 and rapidly gained prominence through dynamic performances, unique style, and innovative releases, emerging as a leading rookie group with sustained global success by 2023.
Stray Kids officially debuted as a K-pop group under JYP Entertainment in March 2018, marking the start of their career with initial uncertainties overcome through member support and fan trust, laying the foundation for their growth.
Stray Kids, an eight-member self-producing K-pop group, is renowned for their powerful performances and multiple Billboard No. 1 albums.
Stray Kids dropped a self-produced mixtape in January 2018, showcasing their talent through original tracks and covers from their survival show. The release hit No. 2 on Billboard’s World Album chart, proving their potential ahead of their official debut.
Stray Kids' self-produced mixtape, which included tracks from their survival show, reached No. 2 on Billboard's World Album chart, highlighting their talent and setting the stage for their official debut.
Stray Kids debuted in 2017 after forming through Mnet's survival show of the same name, marking JYP Entertainment's first new boy group in four years. The show, which ended on November 19, 2017, ranked 10th in CPI and launched their successful career.
Stray Kids debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2017 after forming through Mnet's survival show of the same name, marking JYP Entertainment's first new boy group in four years.
Stray Kids formed through an idol competition show, leading to their successful K-pop debut.
The CPI ranking period for Stray Kids' survival show concluded, securing 10th place.
Billboard Korea debuts in June 2024, featuring Stray Kids on its K-Pop Artist 100 list—a testament to their global impact. The inaugural issue spotlights their rising international fame.
Stray Kids will appear on Billboard Korea's June 2024 K-Pop Artist 100 list, highlighting their rising global prominence.