Stray Kids make Billboard history with 9th consecutive No. 1 album

K-pop sensation Stray Kids has etched their name in music history, achieving an unprecedented ninth consecutive number-one debut on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart with their latest release, 'Ate'. This remarkable streak makes them the first group ever to accomplish such a feat, solidifying their global dominance.

Billboard announced on August 16th that 'Ate', released on August 7th, bowed at the top of the chart dated August 22nd. This latest achievement extends their unbroken record, which began with 'Oddinary' in 2022. Since then, every album Stray Kids has released has reached the summit of the prestigious chart, including 'Maxident', '5-Star', 'Rock-Star', 'Ate', 'The 1st', 'Karma', 'Do It', and now 'Ate'.

Beyond the consecutive number-one streak, Stray Kids has also set a new benchmark for cumulative chart success. With nine number-one albums, they now share the second-highest number of chart-topping albums among groups with The Rolling Stones, trailing only the legendary Beatles. This places them in elite company, underscoring their significant impact on the global music scene.

The group's commercial success is also evident in their sales figures. According to Luminate, 'Ate' recorded 369,000 album units in the U.S., with 357,000 of those being pure album sales – a new personal best for the group's weekly sales. Domestically in South Korea, 'Ate' achieved impressive first-week sales of over 3.28 million copies, making it their fourth album to surpass three million sales and showing a significant increase from their previous release, 'Do It'.