The group Stray Kids achieved an eighth consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard 200, cementing their reputation as "history makers."
According to a Dec. 2 announcement on Billboard's official website (local time), Stray Kids ranked on a total of 11 institutional sector charts of Billboard's main charts dated Dec. 6, including the Billboard 200 and the Hot 100, with SKZ IT TAPE (SKZ it tape) "DO IT," released Nov. 21, and the double title tracks "Do It" and "Sinseonnol-eum."
#'8 members' debut in their eighth year reaches a new summit: Billboard 200 '8 consecutive' No. 1
The new release topped the main album chart, the Billboard 200, in its first week in the U.S., selling about 295,000 copies. The group, which became the first artist in the 70-year history of the Billboard 200 to have seven consecutive No. 1 entries with the Aug. release of their fourth studio album KARMA, returned to the top with a new album three months later, extending their "world first" record.
With this achievement, Stray Kids now hold eight Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, making them the group with the third-most No. 1s on that chart among global groups, following the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, tying the record with U2. Their previous record of being the group with the most No. 1s on that chart in the 2000s, set with their seventh No. 1 KARMA, was further extended, proving their status as a global powerhouse with eight albums that have shone at the top of the Billboard 200.
One of the double title tracks from the new release, "Do It," debuted at No. 68 on the Hot 100, a key indicator of mainstream popularity in the U.S. market. The new song, which had performed strongly on the U.K. Official Charts and Spotify's global streaming charts, became the group's fifth entry on the Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating global success. In addition, the new release ranked No. 1 in a total of 11 institutional sector charts, including Artist 100, Top Album Sales, Top Current Album Sales, World Albums and World Digital Song Sales.
Their previous album, the fourth studio album KARMA, is also enjoying a long run on the Billboard 200. The record placed No. 35 on the Dec. 6 Billboard 200, marking its 14th consecutive week on the chart, resulting in a historic achievement for Stray Kids of having two albums simultaneously on that chart. Moreover, the physical and digital album sales of KARMA and DO IT recorded about 296,000 and 286,000 copies respectively, ranking third and fourth in pure album sales in the U.S. in 2025 and achieving the highest result among K-pop artists this year.
#2025, SKZ's golden record: toward a higher peak with Compass STAY
Stray Kids, who earned the nickname "history makers" and solidified their presence in the global music market, said through their agency JYP Entertainment, "We really can't believe it. 2025 will be a year we will remember for a long time. The world tour journey covering the equivalent of seven trips around the globe with STAY (fandom name: STAY), seven consecutive and now eight consecutive No. 1s on the Billboard 200, and winning top awards at music ceremonies are achievements that would not have been possible without STAY and still feel like a dream. We sincerely thank STAY for always supporting our choices and being our compass. We will continue to quietly walk our own path as Stray Kids."
The album, whose title carries the message "act boldly now with conviction," depicts the moment of certainty with "This is it!" Stray Kids, who have proven their qualifications as a global top artist more brilliantly and clearly than ever, ascend toward a higher ending in 2025 and put a shining period on their journey.
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