Stray Kids have once again proven their status as ‘Global Top Artists’ by reaching the pinnacle of the U.S. Billboard Year-End chart.
According to the Year-End chart announced on the official website of Billboard on the 9th (local time), Stray Kids’ album ‘SKZHOP HIPTAPE’ and their 4th studio album ‘KARMA’ ranked 1st and 2nd respectively on the World Album Chart. Last year, they had topped the same chart with ‘ROCKSTAR’ and ‘ATE’, marking a continued dominating presence at the top.
Additionally, they placed in the top ranks in various categories, including 1st in World Album Artist, 2nd in Top Album Sales Artist, 4th in Billboard 200 Artist Duo/Group, and 7th in Top Artist Duo/Group. In the Billboard 200 Year-End chart, ‘KARMA’ ranked 128th and ‘HOP’ 157th.
Alongside the Billboard Year-End Chart, their title track ‘CEREMONY’ from the 4th album ‘KARMA’, released in August, was chosen by Spotify editors for the ‘Best K-Pop Songs of 2025’, ranking 3rd, the highest among K-pop boy groups.
Stray Kids have solidified their position as ‘History Makers’ with numerous unprecedented and top achievements in the global music market this year. Notable highlights include their 7th and 8th consecutive No. 1 entries on the ‘Billboard 200’ chart and a massive world tour ‘dominATE’, covering 56 shows in 35 regions. Their brilliant path forward continues to attract attention.
Meanwhile, member Felix completed filming for the tvN show ‘You Quiz on the Block’ on the 10th.
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