Stray Kids have hit another massive milestone in their career as their mini-album ATE, released on July 19, officially became the highest-selling K-pop album in the United States in 2024. As of September 30, ATE leads U.S. K-pop album sales, further cementing the group's global influence.
ATE isn't just a domestic success—it's making waves internationally. The mini-album ranked 4th in overall U.S. sales, trailing only top-selling albums by Taylor Swift (The Tortured Poets Department), Travis Scott (Days Before Rodeo), and Billie Eilish (HIT ME HARD AND SOFT), marking an incredible achievement for a K-pop group. Stray Kids continue to hold their ground alongside global icons, showing their growing presence in the music industry.
On the Billboard 200, ATE debuted at #1 on the August 3rd issue and maintained that position for five consecutive weeks, a historic achievement for Stray Kids. This made them the first group in the world to top the chart for five straight weeks with a mini-album. The group's success extended beyond the U.S., with ATE topping album charts in France (SNEP), Belgium (Ultra Top Albums Top 200), and Greece (IFPI). Their reign at the top has lasted seven consecutive weeks, making Stray Kids the only K-pop and Asian artist to hold this position for such an extended period.
Stray Kids will be bringing their electrifying energy to the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special on October 6, where they are set to perform alongside major artists such as Mariah Carey, Green Day, Brad Paisley, Chaka Khan, and Jennifer Hudson. Fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating their performance, which promises to be a key highlight of the night.
.@GreenDay + @Stray_Kids = ICONIC! Don't miss the #AMAs50 this Sunday 8ET | 5PT on @CBS and @paramountplus! #AMAs pic.twitter.com/xAE7ZPnIZn
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) October 5, 2024
As Stray Kids continue to break records and captivate audiences, ATE stands as a symbol of their unstoppable momentum in 2024.
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