Stray Kids, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017 through a reality show of the same name, is a boy group known for their high energy, powerful performances, and the unique fact that they self-produce much of their music. The group includes members Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. Stray Kids has gained attention for their aggressive style and deep, often introspective lyrics, exploring themes of self-identity, mental health, and societal expectations, resonating with a young, global audience.
Stray Kids are slated to host a fan meetup in Korea titled "Stay in Our Little House," holding four shows (text truncated) in Inche— (location text truncated in source).
Stray Kids among K-pop acts occupying seven of IFPI's global top 10 album sales
Stray Kids ranked No. 2 on the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's Global Artist Chart — the group's highest position to date and the only K-pop artist in the top ten this year, following Taylor Swift.
Stray Kids' “S-Class” surpasses 300 million YouTube views
Stray Kids' music video for their 2023 hit "S-Class" surpassed 300 million views on YouTube, becoming the group's sixth music video to reach the milestone.
Stray Kids place in IFPI Global Artist Chart top 15 (2025)
Stray Kids member I.N donated 100 million won (≈ $68,300) to the National Cancer Center on his birthday. The donation will be used to cover medical expenses for underprivileged cancer patients receiving treatment.
Stray Kids among acts occupying top spots on Billboard World Albums (week ending Feb 7, 2026)
For the week ending 2026-01-31, Stray Kids' album "DO IT" jumped 111 ranks on the Billboard 200 to re-enter the Top 40, after charting at No. 148 the previous week and having debuted at No. 1.
Stray Kids appear among top spots on Billboard World Albums (week ending 2026-01-31)
G-Dragon and Stray Kids are scheduled to perform at the Fondation des Hopitaux' 2026 Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes (Yellow Coins Gala) at Paris La Défense Arena.
Stray Kids to perform at Le Gala des Pieces Jaunes (Yellow Coins Gala) in Paris
On the Billboard World Albums chart for the week ending 2026-01-10, Stray Kids' album "DO IT" was at No. 1 and "KARMA" was at No. 2; "DO IT" also climbed back into the top 20.
Stray Kids' "DO IT" re-enters Billboard 200 Top 20
The music video for Stray Kids' 2024 hit “Chk Chk Boom” surpassed 200 million views on YouTube; it is the group's eighth music video to reach that milestone.
Stray Kids wins K-pop Group of the Year at 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Stray Kids won four awards at the 40th Japan Gold Disc Awards: album of the year, best artist, music video of the year, and were among the best 3 albums in Asia. Their third Japanese EP, Hollow (their first entirely Japanese-language release), was chosen as album of the year and one of the best 3 Albums.
“S-Class” music video reaches 300 million YouTube views
The film topped the global weekend box office, grossing $19.1 million across 61 territories in its opening weekend — the first K-pop release to top the global weekend box office.
Release of Stray Kids: The Dominate Experience (concert movie)
The concert movie "Stray Kids: The Dominate Experience," built around the group's SoFi Stadium show, opened in cinemas and had a global opening weekend.
Stray Kids' Do It holds at No. 158 on Billboard 200
Stray Kids' 2020 single "God's Menu" has exceeded 500 million streams on Spotify, a first for a fourth-generation K-pop boy band, according to JYP Entertainment.
Stray Kids' album In Life surpasses 1.5 billion Spotify streams
Stray Kids and BIGBANG's G-Dragon were announced to be performing at the 2026 Gala des Pièces Jaunes charity concert in Paris (show scheduled later this month, announcement made Jan 6, 2026).
Stray Kids to perform at 2026 Gala des Pièces Jaunes (Paris)
Stray Kids' album "Karma" ranked No. 130 on the Billboard 200 chart dated Dec. 27, clinching a 17-week run on the main albums chart — the group's longest streak.
Stray Kids' mixtape Do It at No. 19 on Billboard 200 (fourth week)
Stray Kids' fourth album Karma reached No. 130 on the Billboard 200 chart dated 2025-12-27, clinching a record streak of 17 consecutive weeks on the chart for the group.
Stray Kids lead 2025 album sales (nearly 7 million)
Stray Kids and the "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack were named on Luminate's (formerly Nielsen Music) year-end list of the United States' best-selling albums for 2025.
The track 'Back Door' was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2024, becoming the group's third song to earn RIAA gold after 'God's Menu' and 'Maniac.'
“5-Star” sells over 4.6 million copies in its first week
Stray Kids' third studio album “5-Star,” which features the track “S-Class,” sold over 4.6 million copies in its first week — reported as the most in K-pop history.