Stray Kids Ranks at the Top on Billboard’s 2024 Year-End Charts

Stray Kids Achieves Unprecedented Success on Billboard Year-End Charts

On December 13, KST, Billboard unveiled its Year-End Charts, showcasing the phenomenal rise of Stray Kids. The popular K-pop group, comprised of Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N, achieved an impressive 73rd position on the Top Artists chart, marking a historic milestone for K-pop.

Album Rankings and Achievements

Stray Kids made a significant impact on the annual Billboard 200 albums chart with two noteworthy entries: “樂-STAR (Rock-Star)” at 123rd and “ATE” at 139th. Their album “樂-STAR” also shone brightly in the Top Album Sales category, securing the 4th position, while “ATE” followed closely at 9th. These achievements represent the highest rankings ever attained by a Korean artist in these categories.

Moreover, the group excelled across multiple categories, clinching the top spots on the World Albums chart (1st and 2nd places) and leading the World Albums Artists category. They also ranked 2nd in the Top Album Sales Artists and 4th in both the Top Artists – Duo/Group and Billboard 200 Artists – Duo/Group categories.

Highlighting Global Recognition

Stray Kids captured further global attention on December 12 with their presence at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs). Adding to their accolades, they won the Top Global K-Pop Artist award, building on their success from the previous year when they received the Top K-Pop Album award.

New Music and Ongoing Tour

The excitement continued on December 13 with the release of their latest album, WeZHOP HIPTAPE “合 (HOP)” , featuring the title track “Walkin On Water” . The music video for this new single quickly ascended to No. 1 on YouTube’s Music Video Trending Worldwide chart, further illustrating Stray Kids’ immense international appeal.

World Tour in Full Swing

Currently, Stray Kids are captivating audiences globally with their ongoing world tour, titled Stray Kids World Tour “dominATE” . This ambitious tour includes 48 performances across 32 cities, featuring major stadium concerts in 25 locations worldwide.

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