Stray Kids: "Ninth Billboard No. 1 in Our Ninth Year Since Debut... It Feels Like Destiny"

Stray Kids. Courtesy of JYP Entertainment

"As if it were fate, in our ninth year since debut, we've achieved our ninth number one."

The group Stray Kids shared their thoughts on topping the U.S. Billboard main album chart, the 'Billboard 200', for the ninth consecutive album.

On August 18, through their agency JYP Entertainment, Stray Kids stated, "Achieving the record for the most number ones by a group in the 21st century reminds us once again of the special meaning this holds as a K-pop group."

According to a preview article released by Billboard on August 16 (local time), Stray Kids' new mini-album 'THIS & THAT', released on August 7, reached number one on the 'Billboard 200' dated August 22.

This marks the ninth time Stray Kids have topped the chart. Since first reaching number one on the 'Billboard 200' in 2022 with their mini-album 'ODDINARY', every subsequent album to enter the chart has also reached the top spot. Following last year's releases 'KARMA' and 'DO IT', this latest record extends their own streak for consecutive number ones.

Looking at the number of albums to reach number one on the 'Billboard 200' by a group, Stray Kids' total of nine ties them with the Rolling Stones, behind the Beatles' nineteen. They hold the highest number for any group active in the 21st century.

Stray Kids commented, "As a team that sincerely loves music and hopes to deliver positive energy and strength to many people through music, it is an incredible honor to have set a record of nine consecutive number ones on the 'Billboard 200.'"

They continued, "In keeping with the meaning of our team name 'Stray Kids', which is about finding and forging our own path, we will continue to expand our unique musical spectrum beyond the boundaries."

This album contains eight tracks, including the title song of the same name, 'THIS & THAT.' The overall album conveys an attitude of boldly doing what you want and the confidence to pursue it.

The members said, "We were able to achieve this thanks to STAY, who have supported Stray Kids unwaveringly," adding, "We hope to continue showcasing the growth of Stray Kids and of K-pop to music fans around the world."

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