Stray Kids Shatter Records with 7 Consecutive Billboard 200 #1 Albums!

K-pop sensation Stray Kids has etched their name in music history, achieving an unprecedented seven consecutive number one debuts on the Billboard 200 chart with their latest album, 'KARMA'.

This remarkable feat marks the first time any artist since the chart's inception in 1956 has landed seven consecutive albums at the top position starting from their debut. This achievement is a testament to the group's unwavering dedication to self-production through their in-house producing team 3RACHA (comprising Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han), their relentless musical experimentation, global fan engagement, and the significant expansion of their world tours.

Stray Kids first claimed the Billboard 200 throne with their 2022 mini-album 'ODDINARY'. They followed this success with six consecutive chart-topping albums: 'MAXIDENT', '★★★★★(5-STAR)', '樂-STAR', 'ATE', and the hip-hop project 'SKZHOP HIPTAPE 合(HOP)'. With 'KARMA', they have now secured their seventh consecutive number one, surpassing legendary artists like BTS, Linkin Park, and Dave Matthews Band to become the artist with the most consecutive number ones on the Billboard 200.

Their influence extends to the singles charts as well. Stray Kids made history as the first 4th-generation K-pop boy group to enter the Billboard Hot 100 with their song 'Rock' ('樂'). Including the title track 'CEREMONY' from their latest album, they have now charted four songs on the Hot 100. Furthermore, victories at global awards ceremonies such as the MTV VMAs, Billboard Music Awards, and People's Choice Awards, alongside headlining major festivals, demonstrate the powerful connection between their studio achievements and their electrifying live performances.

Beyond record sales, Stray Kids' live presence has also seen remarkable growth. Their world tour 'dominATE', which kicked off in Seoul in August 2024, spanned approximately one year, covering 34 regions and encompassing a total of 55 shows. This extensive journey covered an estimated 285,000 km, equivalent to circling the Earth seven times. A significant highlight was their entry into 27 stadiums during this tour, many of which were firsts for a K-pop artist. Filling colossal venues like the Stade de France in Paris (capacity approx. 80,000) and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, they have solidified their status as global top artists, showcasing explosive growth compared to their first stadium performance just two years prior.

Stray Kids' monumental achievement is not merely a result of fleeting popularity. It is a culmination of consistent narrative building, unique group identity, genre diversification, musical exploration, and a synergistic 'triangular growth' pattern where album sales, streaming numbers, and tour ticket demand have all risen in tandem.

From their debut days as 'wandering youths', Stray Kids have evolved over seven years to become global icons rewriting Billboard history. Embodying their belief that "destiny is not given," they have forged their own path, setting a new standard for the global music industry.

Stray Kids actively participates in the creation of their music, with members Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han forming the self-producing unit 3RACHA.

Their rapid ascent to global stardom is attributed to their unique musical color, powerful performances, and strong connection with their fanbase, STAY.

This latest Billboard 200 achievement solidifies their position as one of the leading musical acts in the world.