Stray Kids Cement Billboard Dominance with 'KARMA', Achieve Second Consecutive Top 5 on Billboard 200

Stray Kids continue their reign atop music charts, smashing records and making Billboard history yet again. The group's fourth studio album, 'KARMA', secured the No. 4 spot on the Billboard 200 for the week of September 13, marking its second consecutive week within the Top 5. This impressive feat underscores the album's widespread appeal and the group's consistent popularity in the U.S. market.

'KARMA' and its lead single 'CEREMONY' also charted across an impressive 13 Billboard rankings, including Top Album Sales, Top Current Album Sales, Billboard Global 200, and World Albums. This broad chart presence highlights the multifaceted success of Stray Kids' latest release.

Just last week, 'KARMA' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making Stray Kids the first act in the chart's 70-year history to achieve seven consecutive No. 1 debuts. This achievement solidifies their status as a dominant force in K-pop and on global music stages.

Further cementing their success, Stray Kids surpassed one million U.S. album sales in 2025 alone, following a similar milestone in 2024. This marks back-to-back years of achieving million-selling status in the U.S., showcasing remarkable sales consistency across both physical and digital formats.

The group is set to embark on their first-ever domestic stadium concerts at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium on October 18–19. These shows are part of the encore leg of their 'dominATE : celebrATE' world tour, which has seen them headline 27 stadiums across 34 cities since its August 2024 start in Seoul. Their performances consistently break records, reinforcing their status as global superstars.

Stray Kids, under JYP Entertainment, debuted in 2018 and has since become a globally recognized K-pop phenomenon.

The group is known for their self-produced music, with members Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han forming the production unit 3RACHA.

Their music often explores themes of youth, identity, and societal challenges, resonating deeply with a wide international audience.