Stray Kids Tops Billboard 200 with New Album 'THIS & THAT'… Matching Rolling Stones' Record

The group Stray Kids has once again proven their overwhelming influence in the global music market by reaching the top of the U.S. Billboard main album chart, the ‘Billboard 200’. According to the chart released on the 16th (local time), Stray Kids’ new album ‘THIS & THAT’ achieved the feat of debuting at number one on the Billboard 200.

This achievement marks Stray Kids’ ninth time topping the Billboard 200. Notably, this album broke the record for the highest weekly sales Stray Kids has ever recorded in the U.S. market, proving that the scale of their fandom and their popularity with the general public are still on a steep upward trajectory.

This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it puts them on par with the record held by the legendary rock band The Rolling Stones. By reaching number one this time, Stray Kids has cemented their name among the artists with the most number-one albums in Billboard 200 history, securing a unique position in global music history.

According to foreign media reports, Stray Kids has further solidified their unique musical color through this album and once again demonstrated their strong fandom cohesion in the U.S. The success achieved in the mainstream market by the group, which has grown steadily since their debut, is evaluated as a symbolic event showing that K-Pop groups have fully established themselves as a mainstream force in the global music industry.

Stray Kids’ record goes beyond simple chart rankings, serving as an indicator of how much long-term influence a K-Pop artist can exert in the Western music market. With every album, they continue to break their own records, successfully capturing both musical completeness and commercial success.

Industry experts analyze that this continuous growth of Stray Kids is a key driving force for the global expansion of K-Pop. The unique performances and musical narratives showcased by Stray Kids resonate deeply with listeners around the world, which in turn leads to consistent success on the Billboard charts.

This Billboard 200 number-one record signifies that Stray Kids has solidified their status as global pop stars, moving beyond the label of a simple idol group. Attention is now focused on what kind of inspiration the new records they will write in the future will provide to K-Pop fans worldwide.