Stray Kids continue to prove why they are one of the most influential forces in modern K‑Pop, smashing records and securing their place at the top of the U.S. music scene. In the latest 2025 Year-End Music Report released by Luminate, the group’s unstoppable momentum has been reflected across both the U.S. Top 10 Albums and U.S. Top 10 CD Albums charts, thanks to their massive sales and devoted global fanbase.
According to the report, their fourth studio album KARMA, launched in August 2025, moved an impressive 585,000 units in the United States, earning the No. 2 spot in the overall albums category. Closely following was their November 2025 SKZ IT TAPE DO IT, which sold 460,000 units and landed at No. 4. Remarkably, Stray Kids were the only K‑Pop act to appear in the U.S. Top 10 Albums ranking, which accounts for both physical copies and digital sales combined.
On the CD‑specific chart, the U.S. Top 10 CD Albums, the achievements were equally striking. KARMA ranked second — the highest position attained by any K‑Pop artist in this category to date. DO IT came in third, while their December 2024 SKZHOP HIPTAPE 合 (HOP) claimed the sixth spot. This made Stray Kids the only artist, regardless of genre, to have three separate entries in the Top 10 CD albums list.
These milestones add another chapter to the group’s already record‑setting career. In 2025 alone, they became the first act to achieve seven and eight consecutive No. 1 entries on the Billboard 200 with KARMA and DO IT respectively. Beyond chart success, Stray Kids completed their massive Stray Kids World Tour , performing 56 shows across 35 cities and taking home multiple major music awards — solidifying their status as true “history makers” in the industry.
Looking ahead, 2026 is set to be another landmark year. On January 22, Stray Kids will make their second appearance at France’s prestigious charity event Le Gala des Pièces jaunes. Later in June, they will headline the Governors Ball Music Festival in the U.S., followed by a September performance at the world‑renowned Rock in Rio in Brazil.
With chart‑shattering sales, historic Billboard feats, and high‑profile festival slots, Stray Kids are not just riding the K‑Pop wave — they are defining it. Fans worldwide can expect this momentum to keep building as the group continues to set new standards in global music domination.
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