The recent album has shown remarkable performance across seven categories, proving their popularity and influence.
Their success contributes to the globalization of the K-pop industry, promising more diverse musical explorations in the future.
[TV Daily Reporter Han Seoryul] The group Stray Kids has made impressive achievements on the Billboard main chart. According to the official announcement from Billboard, Stray Kids secured the 10th position on the 'Billboard 200' with their SKZ IT TAPE 'DO IT', marking three consecutive weeks in the top 10.
Notably, this album, featuring double title tracks 'DO IT' and 'Shinsun Noleum', has gained the 1st place in 'World Albums', 2nd in 'Top Album Sales', 2nd in 'Top Current Album Sales', and 135th in 'Billboard Global (excluding the U.S.)', achieving great results in a total of seven categories. The group's 4th full album 'KARMA', released on August 22, also secured the 160th position on the 'Billboard 200', maintaining its presence on the chart for 16 weeks and proving popular alongside 'DO IT'.
This year, Stray Kids has broken new records by entering the 'Billboard 200' at number 1 for 7 and then 8 consecutive weeks with 'KARMA' and 'DO IT', respectively. They also made their mark on the 'Hot 100', showcasing their popularity in the U.S. music market with their full album's title track 'CEREMONY' and double title track 'DO IT'.
The recent success of Stray Kids exemplifies their musical evolution and the strength of their fanbase. The title tracks 'DO IT' and 'Shinsun Noleum' act as crucial elements in enhancing communication with fans, which is one of the reasons for their global recognition. Particularly, this album harmonizes their unique sound with trendy arrangements, captivating audiences of various age groups.
Moreover, Stray Kids are not only achieving success on music charts but also strategically promoting both their 4th full album and SKZ IT TAPE simultaneously, thus gaining a broader fanbase. Their accomplishments in various music awards and world tours further elevate their status, providing an avenue for expanding possibilities in the wider music market.
Lastly, their success contributes to the globalization of the K-pop industry, and their growth in the U.S. market serves as a model for many artists. Stray Kids are expected to build upon this success and explore more diverse musical endeavors in the future.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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