Stray Kids have officially broken another record! In 2025, they became the first K-pop act to sell over 1 million total album units in the United States, a market where cracking the charts is a significant achievement for a K-pop act. Their latest record-breaking album proves they have the star power and sales power to sell a million copies outside of South Korea.
.@Stray_Kids earn their seventh career No. 1 album on the #Billboard200 this week, thanks to ‘KARMA.’ 📈
They now hold the all-time record for the most No. 1 albums among K-pop acts.
Take a look at the group’s full history on the Billboard 200. pic.twitter.com/kYK8z3lelV
— billboard charts (@billboardcharts) September 4, 2025
This milestone lands during a powerhouse year for the group, fueled by their fourth studio album “KARMA.” The album has been smashing charts worldwide and showing why the boys dominate the fourth generation of K-pop. The boy group debuted their latest album at #1 on the Billboard 200, with 313,000 equivalent units, the third biggest sales in the first week this year (behind Morgan Wallen and The Weekend).
Stray Kids(스트레이 키즈) "KARMA"
🏅 7th Consecutive Billboard 200 #1 Album "KARMA"
STAY❣ 저희가 KARMA로 7연속 빌보드 200차트 1위를 달성하였습니다!! 이런 말도 안 되는 기록은 모두 STAY의 응원과 사랑 덕에 가능했습니다. 너무 너무 감사합니다💕
STAY, we have charted No. 1 on the… pic.twitter.com/j0Ejs9xjHg
— Stray Kids (@Stray_Kids) September 1, 2025
And the cherry on top? “KARMA” became their seventh number one album on the chart, the most for any group in the 21st century. With this feat, they surpassed big names like BTS, Linkin Park, and Dave Matthews Band. As they roll into more world tours, brand collabs, and fresh projects, 2025 is shaping up to be their landmark year.
