With the release of their new album ‘HOP’, Stray Kids breaks a record by reaching the top of the Billboard 200; Check out the group’s reaction!
DIVOS! Stray Kids makes history by reaching a new milestone in the world of music. With the debut of their latest album, “HOP”, at number one on the Billboard 200, the group became the first artist to achieve this position six times in a row, breaking a record that had stood for 69 years. This achievement places Stray Kids in a unique place in the history of the chart, reinforcing its position as one of the greatest musical powers today.
With this new achievement, the boy group formed by Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and IN It surpasses names like Linkin Park, Dave Matthews Band and even BTS, now holding the title of group with the most entries on the Billboard 200 in the 2000s.
Stray Kids’ success on the chart began in 2022, when their album “ODDINARY” debuted at the top, making the group the third K-pop act to achieve this feat, alongside BTS and SuperM. Since then, the albums “MAXIDENT”, “5-STAR”, “ROCK STAR” and “ATE” have also reached number one, consolidating the group as a true global force.
See the group’s thanks!
Stray Kids(스트레이 키즈) “合 (HOP)”
빌보드 200차트 6연속 1위라는 믿기지 않는 기록을 스테이 덕분에 달성할 수 있었습니다! ✨✨
스테이의 무한한 응원과 사랑 정말 감사합니다💕All thanks to STAY, we were able to break records by debuting our first SIX charting albums at No. 1 on… pic.twitter.com/lx955lY12N
— Stray Kids (@Stray_Kids) December 24, 2024
In addition to their international achievements, Brazilian fans have special reasons to celebrate, as Stray Kids announced their first visit to Brazil. Between April 1st and 6th, 2025, the group will perform in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, taking all their success and energy to Brazilian stages. With this record and a long-awaited tour schedule, Stray Kids continues to conquer the world and reaffirm their status at the top of global music.
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Source: Recreio
