Stray Kids continues to make waves in the global music scene with their album “★★★★★ (5-STAR)”. Demonstrating unwavering popularity, the album has etched its name on the Billboard 200 for an impressive nine consecutive weeks.
Billboard, on August 8, highlighted that Stray Kids’ third studio album, which initially clinched the No. 1 spot on the Top 200 Albums chart in June, has maintained its position on the Billboard 200. For the week concluding on August 12, the album showcased its staying power by securing the No. 51 spot. This achievement marks the first time a Stray Kids album has enjoyed such prolonged success on the Billboard 200.
This accomplishment isn’t just a win for Stray Kids but also for the K-pop industry. The group has become the second K-pop act, after BTS, to have an album consistently rank in the top 60 of the Billboard 200 for a span of nine weeks.
Beyond the Billboard 200, “★★★★★ (5-STAR)” displayed its charm on other charts as well. The album clinched the No. 2 position on Billboard’s World Albums chart and made its presence felt by grabbing the No. 7 spot on both the Top Album Sales and the Top Current Album Sales charts.
In terms of group achievements, Stray Kids secured the No. 37 position on the Artist 100 chart for the week, marking their presence for an impressive 29 non-consecutive weeks. This consistent chart performance underscores the group’s growing global influence and the immense love they receive from fans worldwide.