Stray Kids Achieve Remarkable Billboard Milestones With Chart-Topping Album "5-STAR"

Stray Kids has once again taken the music world by storm with their latest album, “5-STAR.” The group’s newest release has debuted at #1 on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart, marking their third consecutive chart-topping debut and solidifying their position as trailblazers in the K-Pop industry.

With the remarkable success of “5-STAR,” Stray Kids has achieved an unprecedented feat, becoming the first K-Pop act to debut their first three charting albums at #1 on the Billboard 200. This milestone further cements their influence and popularity on a global scale.

stray kids have done it again ⭐ congratulations @stray_kids for having the #1 album on billboard 200 📈 #YouMakeStrayKidsStay pic.twitter.com/K7uITwIPVV

— Republic Records (@RepublicRecords) June 11, 2023

Not only did “5-STAR” claim the top spot on the Billboard 200, but it also secured #1 positions on both the Billboard World Albums and the Billboard Top Album Sales charts. This triple victory demonstrates the group’s immense musical prowess and resonates with their dedicated fan base, known as STAYs.

The album’s release has also set new records in terms of sales. “5-STAR” garnered the largest first-week sales for a group in 2023 and achieved the status of the biggest sales week for any album this year. Additionally, the album achieved the second-largest first-week sales overall in 2023 and emerged as the year’s highest-selling album by a K-Pop act.

One of the standout tracks from the album, ‘S-Class’, made a significant impact as well. It surpassed the group’s previous records, making it the group’s most successful debut in terms of US consumption. The song’s popularity further demonstrates the global appeal of Stray Kids’ music.

Since their debut in 2017, Stray Kids has consistently proven their global appeal and amassed an impressive five billion global Spotify streams. They stand alongside a select group of only four K-Pop boy groups in Spotify history to reach this remarkable milestone. In 2021 alone, they secured the third-most streams of any K-Pop group on Spotify, solidifying their position as one of the industry’s most streamed acts.

Stray Kids’ previous album, “NOEASY,” achieved immense success, selling over 1.1 million units within two weeks of its release and exceeding a total of 2.7 million sales in 2021. Their subsequent album, “MAXIDENT,” surpassed three million units sold. Both albums reached #1 on the iTunes Overall Albums Chart in numerous territories, showcasing their global popularity.

In 2022, Stray Kids made history once again as their mini-albums, “ODDINARY” and “MAXIDENT,” debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Chart and Top Album Sales Chart. This remarkable achievement solidified their transformation from underdogs to global dominators.

With their remarkable achievements and groundbreaking successes, Stray Kids continues to push boundaries and set new standards for K-Pop acts worldwide. As they dominate charts, break records, and captivate audiences, their impact on the global music industry only continues to grow, leaving fans eagerly anticipating their next move.

If you still haven’t listened to “5-Star,” you can listen here: