Stray Kids surpass BTS for most No. 1s on Billboard 200
Stray Kids have taken the music world by storm with their latest album, Karma. The eight-member K-pop group expressed their astonishment at the overwhelming success of their fourth studio album, which has achieved an impressive feat of seven consecutive No. 1 spots on the Billboard 200 chart. Their management agency, JYP Entertainment, released a statement on behalf of the band, expressing their gratitude and amazement at the recognition and support they have received from their fans, known as Stay.
Earning their seventh No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, Karma debuted with a bang, replacing Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem. The album garnered an impressive 313,000 equivalent album units in the US during its first week. This achievement marks a historic moment for Stray Kids, as they now hold the record for the K-pop act with the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200, surpassing even industry giants like BTS.
Having previously claimed the top spot with EPs Oddinary and Maxident in 2022, studio album 5-Star and EP Rock-Star in 2023, as well as EP Ate and mixtape Hop in 2024, Stray Kids’ consistent success has cemented their position as a powerhouse in the global music scene. The group has also made history as the only act to have all seven of their albums debut at No. 1 on the Billboard chart, an unprecedented achievement in the industry.
In their home country of South Korea, Stray Kids have broken records with Karma, selling over three million copies within the first week of its release. The album’s title track Ceremony has been a hit with fans, racking up an impressive 48 million views on YouTube and becoming the most-streamed song on Spotify by a K-pop boy band in 2025. The success of Karma has not gone unnoticed internationally, with the UK’s Official Chart predicting a potential historic moment for Stray Kids as they could achieve their highest-charting album ever in the UK.
The K-pop sensation shows no signs of slowing down as they continue to captivate audiences around the world with their unique sound and compelling performances. Stray Kids’ remarkable achievement with Karma cements their status as one of the most successful and influential acts in the music industry today. Fans eagerly await to see what new heights this talented group will reach in the future as they continue to push boundaries and redefine the K-pop genre.