Stray Kids continue to prove their global dominance in the music industry, securing the 'K-Pop Album of the Year' award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards for the second consecutive year. The prestigious ceremony took place on March 17 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where the group won for their mini-album 'ATE', released in July 2024.
Last year, Stray Kids took home the same award for their third full-length album, '★★★★★ (5-STAR)', solidifying their reputation as one of the leading global K-pop acts. With this back-to-back win, the group has further cemented their standing as a 'Global Top Artist' in the industry.
Stray Kids' album 'ATE' was a bold statement of their ambition, reflecting their vision to dominate the K-pop industry. Upon release, it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making them the first group in history to land five consecutive No. 1 debuts on the chart since their 2022 album 'ODDINARY'. In its first week, 'ATE' recorded 232,000 album units in the U.S. alone, further proving their massive international fanbase.
The album’s title track, 'Chk Chk Boom', also made waves, marking the group’s third entry into the Billboard Hot 100 with a peak position of No. 49. The song was also nominated for 'K-Pop Song of the Year' at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
As Stray Kids celebrate their award win, they are also in the midst of their massive 'dominATE' world tour. Having recently completed their Asia leg, the group is now set to bring their high-energy performances to Latin America, North America, and Europe.
The 'dominATE' world tour is projected to be the largest K-pop tour in history, with an estimated audience of over 2.2 million fans—potentially breaking the record for the largest K-pop concert attendance ever.
Adding to the excitement, Stray Kids will release a special digital single, 'Mixtape: dominATE', on March 21 as a surprise gift to fans ahead of their 7th debut anniversary. The unit songs from this release will be performed live for the first time at their upcoming concerts in Santiago on March 27-28.
With their continued success and groundbreaking achievements, Stray Kids' global impact only continues to grow, setting new records and redefining what it means to be a K-pop powerhouse.