[Breaking News] Stray Kids' 'THIS & THAT' Hits No. 38 on Billboard Hot 100, Setting New Personal Best

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Idol group Stray Kids (Stray Kids) has shattered its own record on the Billboard Hot 100 chart following nine consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

According to an official announcement by Billboard on the 18th (local time), the title track "This & That" from Stray Kids' mini-album "THIS & THAT" (Dis and That), released on the 7th, debuted at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated the 22nd, marking a new personal best for the group. This achievement represents Stray Kids' sixth entry onto the Billboard Hot 100, following their initial debut with "Rock (락)" in November 2023, and subsequent entries with "Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth)" (Rouze Mai Buresu (Piteuring Chari Putsu)), "Chk Chk Boom" (Chikchikbom), "CEREMONY" (Serimoni), and "Do It" (Du It).

Previously, "THIS & THAT" (Dis and That) reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, securing nine consecutive album entries at the top of the charts. This achievement is historically significant as it marks the first time in Billboard 200 history that a group has achieved nine consecutive number-one debuts, solidifying their title as the group with the most Billboard 200 No. 1 albums in the 21st century. Additionally, the album recorded its highest sales figures in the United States during its debut week.

Stray Kids also claimed the top spot on another major chart, the Billboard Artist 100, achieving their eighth simultaneous No. 1 ranking on both the Billboard 200 and Artist 100 charts. This follows their previous successes with "ODDINARY" (Odeunori), "MAXIDENT" (Maksideont), "★★★★★ (5-STAR)" (Paibuseuta), "ATE" (Eiteu), SKZHOP HIPTAPE (Seukijeuheup Hipiteipe) '합 (HOP)' (Hab (Hab)), "KARMA" (Kareuma), and SKZ IT TAPE (Seukijeu It Teipeu) 'DO IT'. The group also secured nine consecutive No. 1 rankings in the "Top Album Sales" and "World Albums" categories, while also charting in a total of 17 categories, including No. 1 on "Vinyl Albums," No. 4 on "Digital Song Sales," No. 25 on "Billboard Global 200," and No. 15 on "Billboard Global (Excluding U.S.)."

Stray Kids stood proudly at the top of this week's Billboard 200 chart, which featured top-10 placements for prominent artists such as Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, Morgan Wallen, and Drake. Through their agency JYP Entertainment, Stray Kids stated: "As a team that genuinely loves music and aims to deliver positive energy and strength to many through our music, we are deeply honored to achieve the remarkable feat of nine consecutive No. 1s on the Billboard 200. It feels like fate that in our ninth year since debut, we have secured our ninth No. 1 on the Billboard 200, achieving the record for the most No. 1 albums by a group in the 21st century. This is a meaningful milestone for us as a K-pop group. Above all, this achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support of STAY (our fandom name). With the great love from STAY, who have always stood by our side, we hope to showcase not only Stray Kids' continued growth but also the endless evolution of K-pop to music fans around the world. We sincerely thank you."

Notably, Stray Kids' music possesses a strong identity and unique appeal in the global music market due to its self-produced nature. "THIS & THAT" achieved triple million sales within its first week (based on one week from the release date), recording 3.289269 million copies sold according to domestic album aggregation site Hanteo Chart, marking the group's fourth consecutive triple million-selling debut. The album topped Hanteo Chart's weekly album chart (the 3rd–9, 2026) and Circle Chart's weekly retail album chart and weekly album chart (the 2nd–8, 2026). It also maintained the No. 1 position on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart for six consecutive days from the 7th to the 12th. Furthermore, the album ranked in both the UK Official Charts' "Official Singles Top 100" and "Official Albums Top 100" on the 14th, secured No. 1 on the French Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique's "Top Albums" chart and the Dutch Chart's "Albums Top 100" on the 15th, reached No. 2 on Germany's Official Charts' "Top 100 Albums" on the 14th, and placed No. 3 on Australia's ARIA Chart's "Top 50 Albums" on the 17th, demonstrating its prominence across the latest global charts.

Meanwhile, as part of their world tour "Stray Kids World Tour <RUN IT>," Stray Kids will hold performances at Tokyo National Stadium on the 29th and 30th, claiming the title of the first overseas male artist to perform a solo concert there.

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