Stray Kids Dominate Billboard Year-End World Albums Chart with ‘HOP’ and ‘KARMA’, Setting New K-Pop Group Records

Stray Kids claimed the No.1 and No.2 spots on Billboard’s Year-End World Albums chart with ‘HOP’ and ‘KARMA’, marking their second consecutive year dominating the top ranks.

Billboard’s 2025 Year-End charts place Stray Kids’ ‘HOP’ and ‘KARMA’ at No.1 and No.2 on the World Albums chart, mirroring their double top finish last year. They also ranked No.1 on the World Albums Artists chart and entered multiple top positions across Billboard's annual artist and sales categories.

On Spotify’s ‘Best K-Pop Songs of 2025’ list, ‘CEREMONY’ ranked third, the highest among male K-pop groups. Their record-breaking achievements this year include a 56-show world tour and historic seven- and eight-time consecutive No.1 entries on the Billboard 200.

• ‘HOP’ and ‘KARMA’ claim No.1 and No.2 on year-end charts
• ‘CEREMONY’ ranks highest among male K-pop groups on Spotify
• Historic seven and eight consecutive Billboard 200 No.1 entries

## KStarLoud Insight Stray Kids' repeated dominance on Billboard reflects a stable global consumption pattern and strong album-driven performance. Their expanding touring scale and digital influence position them as one of the most commercially impactful K-pop groups moving into 2026.