Breaking new records in the American music industry, Stray Kids has established an unprecedented Billboard streak that places them ahead of legendary music acts like BTS and Linkin Park. The K-pop group recently achieved their seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with “Karma,” which debuted at the top spot in late August 2025, cementing their status as the group with the most No. 1 albums on the prestigious chart in this century.
Stray Kids shattered records with their seventh Billboard No. 1, surpassing both BTS and Linkin Park as this century’s chart-topping powerhouse.
This remarkable achievement surpasses the previous records held by both BTS, another K-pop phenomenon, and American rock band Linkin Park, signaling Stray Kids’ rapid ascension in the global music landscape. The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums in the United States based on multi-metric consumption, making this accomplishment particularly significant for an international act.
Simultaneously, Stray Kids scored their fourth entry on Billboard’s Hot 100 with “CEREMONY,” which debuted at No. 52 on September 2, 2025. The track follows their previous Hot 100 entries: “LALALALA” and “Lose My Breath,” both peaking at No. 90, and “Chk Chk Boom,” which reached No. 49.
“CEREMONY” has demonstrated impressive commercial performance, accumulating 44 million streams and 10,000 sales worldwide in the week ending August 28, 2025. These statistics highlight the song’s significant streaming success and growing international popularity.
The group’s influence extends beyond album and single charts, as they re-entered Billboard’s Artist 100 chart at No. 1 in early September 2025, marking their sixth week atop this extensive ranking. “Karma” earned an impressive 313,000 album units in its debut week, representing the third-biggest week of 2025 for album units. The Artist 100 evaluates artists based on album and track sales, radio airplay, streaming data, and social media engagement, providing a holistic view of an artist’s popularity.
On the global front, “CEREMONY” has secured top 10 positions on international charts, landing at No. 8 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. and No. 10 on Global 200. The group has effectively leveraged playlist pitching across multiple streaming platforms to maximize their global reach and engagement with fans. These placements reflect Stray Kids’ strong international appeal and their ability to connect with audiences worldwide, further solidifying their position as frontrunners in the increasingly competitive global music market. The group has also capitalized on their success through sync deals with major film studios, creating additional revenue streams beyond traditional album sales.
