Stray Kids Shatter Records: 'KARMA' Claims No. 1 in 2025 US Album Sales
Global K-pop sensation Stray Kids has once again made history with their fourth full-length album, ‘KARMA’.
According to music data aggregator Luminate, ‘KARMA’, released on August 22, has sold an impressive 392,899 copies in the United States as of September 18, making it the best-selling physical album year-to-date for 2025.
This monumental achievement follows Stray Kids' recent milestone of surpassing one million unit sales in a single year in the US, marking the first time a K-pop artist has done so for two consecutive years. Their combined physical and digital album sales continue to dominate the world's largest music market.
The album ‘KARMA’ also saw Stray Kids break their own first-week sales records in the US, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. This marks their seventh number-one album on the chart, making them the first artist in the 70-year history of the Billboard 200 to debut seven consecutive albums at the top spot.
‘KARMA’ has maintained its strong performance, staying in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 for three consecutive weeks. Recent chart updates show the album at number one on World Albums, and number four on Top Album Sales and Top Current Album Sales, indicating sustained popularity. Furthermore, Stray Kids has earned their fifth Gold certification from the France's National Syndicate of Phonographic and Videographic Producers (SNEP) for ‘KARMA’, following previous certifications for albums like ‘★★★★★ (5-STAR)’ and ‘樂-STAR’.
Stray Kids is set to conclude their world tour, ‘Stray Kids World Tour < dominATE : celebrATE >’, with encore concerts at the Asiad Main Stadium in Incheon on October 18 and 19. This marks their first stadium concert in South Korea after seven years since debut, and tickets for both dates were sold out shortly after general sales opened. The final concert on October 19 will also be broadcast live online via the Beyond LIVE platform.
Stray Kids, formed by JYP Entertainment, debuted in 2018 and has grown into an eight-member group renowned for their self-produced music and powerful performances. They have cultivated a dedicated global fanbase, solidifying their position as a leading force in K-pop through continuous engagement with fans via their extensive world tours.