Stray Kids continues to solidify their position as one of K-pop’s leading global acts as their latest album, ‘KARMA’, demonstrates exceptional staying power on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
The album’s consistent performance has led to the group breaking multiple charting records, underscoring their steady and growing international influence.
Re-Entry and Chart Durability
In the most recent chart week (which corresponds to the chart dated November 22, 2025, U.S. local time), the album ‘KARMA’ re-entered the Billboard 200 chart at a high position of #42.
This re-entry marks a significant achievement in terms of chart durability:
- 12 Consecutive Weeks in the Top 100: ‘KARMA’ has now spent 12 consecutive weeks in the Top 100 of the Billboard 200.
- Top 50 Presence: The album spent 8 of those 12 weeks inside the Top 50, illustrating its consistent commercial appeal in the competitive U.S. market.
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New K-Pop and 4th-Gen Milestones
The sustained success of ‘KARMA’ has resulted in two major, new records for the group and the industry:
- Longest-Charting 2025 K-Pop Album: ‘KARMA’ is the first 2025 K-pop album to remain in the Billboard 200 Top 100 for 12 consecutive weeks.
- Longest-Charting 4th-Gen Boy Group Album: The album surpassed Stray Kids’ own previous release, ‘5-STAR’ (2023), to become the longest-charting 4th-generation boy group album to spend 12 straight weeks in the Top 100 of the Billboard 200.
Broader Context of ‘KARMA’s Success
These longevity records build upon the album’s incredible debut:
- Historic Debut: ‘KARMA’ initially debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 upon its release in August 2025. This marked Stray Kids’ seventh consecutive album to debut at No. 1 on the chart, setting a historic record for the K-pop industry by becoming the K-pop act with the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200, surpassing BTS’s record of six.
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- Commercial Power: The album’s ability to not only debut strongly but maintain a presence on the chart for three months demonstrates a robust and engaged international fanbase (STAY) who continue to support the group’s sales and streaming figures.
Stray Kids’ performance with ‘KARMA’ is a clear indicator of their expanding global reach and their status as a dominant force in the current generation of K-pop.
