Stray Kids have once again proven their solid standing as a global top-tier act, backed by tangible indicators such as physical album sales and fan recognition.
On the 13th, JYP Entertainment officially confirmed Stray Kids’ achievements by citing detailed results from Billboard’s 2025 Year-End Charts released in the United States.
The published metrics demonstrate that Stray Kids hold an overwhelming advantage not only in digital consumption but also in the physical album market and brand power, driven by a highly loyal fanbase.
In particular, the group’s fourth full-length album KARMA ranked No. 5 on both the Top Album Sales and Top Current Album Sales charts. This marked the highest placement among K-pop albums released this year, underscoring the depth of their core fanbase willing to purchase physical albums in the U.S. market. Another release, 合 (HOP), also placed within the No. 6–7 range on the same charts while sweeping the No. 1 and No. 2 positions on the World Albums chart, reaffirming Stray Kids’ strength as a powerhouse album act.
Artist-level indicators reflecting fan loyalty and local recognition also placed Stray Kids at the top tier. According to JYP, the group ranked No. 1 on the World Album Artists chart and No. 2 on the Top Album Sales Artists chart. Notably, Stray Kids placed No. 4 on the Billboard 200 Artist Duo/Group chart, becoming the only Asian act to enter the ranking and further solidifying their presence in the mainstream market.
The group’s fan power has also translated directly into the live performance sector. Their world tour dominATE secured a spot at No. 10 on the Top Tours 2025 chart, highlighting their formidable ticket-selling power.
Meanwhile, Stray Kids achieved eight consecutive No. 1 albums on Billboard’s main album chart, the Billboard 200, this year through their fourth full-length album KARMA and SKZ IT TAPE DO IT. This milestone marks the third-highest number of No. 1 albums by any group worldwide and stands as the highest such record on the chart in the 2000s.
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