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

Stray Kids. Courtesy of JYP Entertainment

"Like destiny, in our ninth year since debut, we've achieved our ninth number one."

The group Stray Kids expressed their feelings about topping the US Billboard main album chart, the ‘Billboard 200’, for the ninth consecutive album.

On August 18, through their agency JYP Entertainment, Stray Kids said, "Achieving the record for most number-one albums by a group in the 21st century has special significance for us as a K-pop group and makes us reflect on its meaning."

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

This is the ninth time Stray Kids have topped this chart. Since achieving their first "Billboard 200" number one with the mini-album "ODDINARY" in 2022, each subsequent album that entered the chart has reached the top spot. With their latest release, following last year’s "KARMA" and "DO IT," they have extended their own record for consecutive number-one albums.

In terms of the number of number-one albums, Stray Kids’ nine is tied with The Rolling Stones, behind The Beatles’ 19, and is the highest among groups active in the 21st century.

Stray Kids said, "As a team who truly loves music and wants to bring positive energy and strength to many people through music, we are deeply honored to achieve the milestone of nine consecutive number ones on the ‘Billboard 200’."

They added, "Just as our name ‘Stray Kids’ means we will find our own path, we will continue to expand our musical spectrum beyond boundaries."

This album contains eight tracks, including the title track "THIS & THAT". The album as a whole conveys an attitude and confidence of boldly pursuing what they want without hesitation.

The members stated, "It was possible thanks to ‘STAY’, who have unwaveringly supported Stray Kids," and added, "We want to continue demonstrating not only the growth of Stray Kids, but also of K-pop, to music fans around the world."

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