Stray Kids Achieve Gold Certification in France with 'Chk Chk Boom'

Stray Kids have earned a Gold certification from the French National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing (SNEP) for their single 'Chk Chk Boom'.

According to the recent announcement on SNEP's official website, the title track 'Chk Chk Boom' from Stray Kids' mini album 'ATE', released on July 19, 2024, has achieved 15 million streams in France, earning the group their first single Gold certification. This milestone marks the first for a fourth-generation boy group and the second for a K-pop boy group, highlighting their global popularity.

Founded in 1922, SNEP awards certifications based on album and single sales, streaming, and download conversions. Previously, Stray Kids received Gold certifications for four albums, including their studio album '★★★★★ (5-STAR)', mini albums '樂-STAR', 'ATE', and SKZHOP HIPTAPE '合 (HOP)', each surpassing 50,000 units sold.

Building on this success, Stray Kids continue to shine as 'Global Top Artists'. They have been nominated for the 'Best Male K-Pop Artist' category at the 2026 American Music Awards (AMA), marking their second consecutive nomination at one of America's top three music award shows.

Stray Kids are set to headline major global music festivals, including 'The Governors Ball Music Festival' in New York on June 6 and 'Rock in Rio' in Brazil on September 11, further cementing their status as international music icons.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia one@tenasia.co.kr