Stray Kids Break Their Own Records on Billboard—Fans Go Wild

Stray Kids has reached new heights on three major Billboard charts.

Billboard announced on Tuesday that Stray Kids’ mini album ATE and its title track, “Chk Chk Boom,” had charted across 21 categories.

They simultaneously claimed the top spots on the Billboard 200 album chart and the Artist 100 chart, with their single Hot 100 reaching number 49. This achievement marks Stray Kids’ fourth time leading both Billboard 200 and Artist 100 charts, following the success of their two 2022 mini-albums, ODDINARY and MAXIDENT, as well as their third studio album ★★★★★ (5-STAR) in 2023.

Stray Kids aimed for their highest position yet on the Hot 100, making it their third attempt overall. They became the first fourth-generation K-pop boy group to debut on the chart with their title track “LALALALA” from the mini-album Rock-STAR, released in November 2023. They also reached number 90 on the chart with their English single “Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth),” which came out in May of this year.

Moreover, they swept the top spots on six Billboard charts, including Top Album Sales, Top Current Album Sales, World Digital Song Sales, and World Albums. They also secured third place in Digital Song Sales and fourth place in Billboard Global Excl. The US, fifth place in Indie Store Album Sales and tenth place in Billboard Global 200, marking an impact across 21 Billboard charts in the latest update.

Stray Kids made history in March 2022 by debuting number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the beginning of a new era. Since then, every album they’ve released has topped this chart, making them the first group to achieve five consecutive number-one entries on the Billboard 200. This accomplishment places them among global artists, following in the footsteps of rapper DMX.

Furthermore, their album ATE achieved first-week sales of 232,000 units, making it the highest for any K-pop album this year and the sixth highest among all albums released in 2024. Notably, 218,000 units sold represent the peak for K-pop albums this year and the second highest globally among all albums released in 2024, trailing only Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department.

Stray Kids also made a significant impact on the UK’s Official Charts. They debuted at their highest position on the Official Singles Chart Top 100, landing at number 30. On the Official Albums Chart Top 100, they secured the 62nd spot. In France, their latest album topped the French National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing (SNEP) chart. In Germany, they reached second place on the Official Charts from July 26 to August 1. Additionally, they claimed the seventh spot on the Dutch Album Top 100 chart as of July 27.