Stray Kids Achieves 2nd Place on IFPI 2025 'Global Album Sales Chart'

Stray Kids has once again showcased their renown in the 2025 global chart released by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). Their fourth studio album, 'KARMA,' which was released in August 2025, has clinched the 2nd position on the 'Global Album Sales Chart,' marking the highest success for a K-pop album.

This remarkable feat establishes Stray Kids as the only group to enter the IFPI chart for four consecutive years from 2022 to 2025, placing a total of 7 albums in the top 10 during this period. This highlights their strong presence in the K-pop industry.

The IFPI ranking is based on global physical album sales, digital downloads, and streaming figures. Not only have Stray Kids achieved the highest rank among K-pop albums on the 2025 chart, they also secured 2nd and 6th places on the 'Global Artist Chart,' making them the only K-pop artists to achieve a top 10 spot in all three categories.

Stray Kids' success reflects not only their musical evolution but also their strong bond with fans. The album 'KARMA' showcases their diverse musical colors and heightened perfection, meeting fans' expectations. This loyalty has translated into impressive results, further solidifying their position in the K-pop market.

Moreover, their consistent presence in charts demonstrates their global expansion and distinctiveness among similar groups. Despite the competition with other K-pop artists, Stray Kids has maintained a unique musical identity, developing their style and continuously garnering love from international fans.

This achievement signifies more than just chart rankings; it suggests that they hold the potential to establish themselves as influential artists on the world stage. Upcoming official fan meetings and participation in music festivals are set to further strengthen their bond with fans.

This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.

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