Stray Kids Break Billboard Record with 7th No. 1 Album, "Karma"

K-pop sensation Stray Kids has made chart history once again, earning their seventh No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with their latest release, 'Karma'.

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Billboard announced on August 31 that the group’s new album debuted at the top of the chart, beating out strong competition including the soundtrack to Netflix’s hit animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'.

This marks a historic moment not just for Stray Kids, but for K-pop as a whole. With 'Karma', Stray Kids has now surpassed BTS for the most No. 1 albums by a K-pop act on the Billboard 200. Their chart-topping journey began with 'Oddinary' in 2022 and includes hits like 'Maxident', 'Ate', and 'Hop'.

What sets the group apart even more is their unprecedented streak. Every single one of their albums has entered the Billboard 200 at No. 1, a feat unmatched in the chart’s 69-year history.

According to Billboard, 'Karma' moved a total of 313,000 album units in its debut week. Of that, 296,000 were physical sales their highest yet along with 16,000 streaming equivalent albums and 1,000 track equivalent albums.

Stray Kids continue to redefine global success for K-pop, proving their massive impact across both physical and digital platforms.