The group is the first act to have its first seven Billboard 200 entries debut at No. 1
K-pop superstars and global dominators Stray Kids continue to take over the world and make music history—this time as their latest album Karma debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and across global charts. Stray Kids are now the first act to have their first seven Billboard 200 entries debut at No. 1. The group has now broken the record for the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 by any K-pop act of all time. Released on August 22nd via JYP Entertainment/Imperial/Republic Records to international acclaim, Karma sold 313,000 units in the U.S. during the first week and soared to the top of the U.S. charts as the third highest album debut of 2025.
Globally, Karma debuted at No. 1 on the album charts in France, Germany, and Belgium, and Top 5 in Australia, showing the power of Stay across the globe.
Karma arrives on the heels of Stray Kids’ unparalleled world tour, Stray Kids World Tour, which saw the group perform 54 shows across 34 regions worldwide over the past year. Karma also follows Stray Kids’ gold-certified No. 1 album Hop, which solidified Stray Kids as the K-pop artist with the most RIAA gold album certifications.
The 11-track Karma album is a story about destiny told in Stray Kids’ unique way—connecting their past, present, and future. The new title track, “Ceremony,” is a powerful and energetic celebration that paints a picture of overwhelming triumph—a moment that can only be experienced by those who have overcome adversity and claimed their victory. All of the tracks on the album are produced by the group’s producing team 3RACHA, who have built a unique musical universe and narrative of their own.
Stray Kids continue to take over the world one album and tour at a time. Beginning with their 2022 mini-album Oddinary, they have consecutively topped the Billboard 200 Chart with seven releases: Maxident, 5-Star, Rock-Star, Ate, Hop, and now Karma, marking a historic first in the chart’s 69-year history. With this seventh No. 1, Stray Kids become the group with the most No. 1s on the Billboard 200 this century.
Recently, Stray Kids became the third K-pop artist ever to reach 20 million subscribers on their official YouTube channel. Their official TikTok channel also surpassed 30 million followers, making them the third K-pop group to achieve this milestone. Additionally, with the music videos for “Megaverse” and “Cheese” each surpassing 100 million views on YouTube, Stray Kids now hold 18 music videos with over 100 million views—the most among fourth-generation K-pop boy groups.
