According to the U.S. Billboard announcement on the 30th, Stray Kids' SKZ IT TAPE 'DO IT', released in November, ranked 29th on the Billboard 200 chart dated January 3, 2026, marking its fifth consecutive week on the chart. Notably, it debuted at number one on the 'World Albums' chart and maintained its top position for five weeks, showcasing strong album power with consistent popularity across various sub-charts such as 'Top Album Sales' and 'Top Current Album Sales'.
Additionally, their fourth studio album 'KARMA' is also setting new records on the Billboard charts. 'KARMA' ranked 116th on the Billboard 200 chart dated January 3, achieving an impressive 18-week consecutive entry, the longest for the group.
Stray Kids' success extends to the Japanese market as well. According to the 2025 annual album ranking released by Japan's Oricon, their third local mini-album 'Hollow', released in June, ranked fifth, marking the highest achievement for a K-pop artist on this chart. Furthermore, their fourth studio album 'KARMA' ranked 15th, SKZHOP HIPTAPE '合 (HOP)' ranked 40th, SKZ IT TAPE 'DO IT' ranked 59th, and their second Japanese studio album 'GIANT' ranked 94th, with a total of five albums charting.
Throughout 2025, Stray Kids stood at the center of the global pop market. Their record-breaking world tour 'dominATE', which spanned the globe seven times, expanded their fandom by touring major stadiums worldwide. This year, they achieved an unprecedented record of debuting at number one on the 'Billboard 200' eight consecutive times with their releases. Living up to their titles as 'History Makers' and 'Global Champions', they are preparing for a new leap in 2026, capturing the anticipation of music fans worldwide.
Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr