Stray Kids Tie Taylor Swift for Ninth No. 1 on Billboard 200

Fans of Stray Kids are celebrating a monumental milestone as the group secured their ninth consecutive No. 1 album on the US Billboard 200 chart with their latest mini album, 'THIS & THAT'.

Released on August 7, 2026, 'THIS & THAT' debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart dated August 22, marking Stray Kids’ ninth overall No. 1 on this prestigious chart. This achievement places them alongside global superstar Taylor Swift for the most No. 1 albums by any artist in the 2020s.

Stray Kids’ streak of chart-topping releases began in 2022 with their mini album 'ODDINARY', which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Since then, every album they have released, including 'MAXIDENT', '5-STAR', '樂-STAR', 'ATE', '合 (HOP)', 'KARMA', and 'DO IT', has continued this incredible run.

Among groups, Stray Kids now rank just behind the iconic The Beatles, who hold 19 No. 1 albums, and share the second spot with The Rolling Stones with nine. They also hold the record as the fastest group since The Beatles to reach nine No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200, highlighting their rapid ascent and sustained global impact.

Their newest mini album 'THIS & THAT' sold an impressive 357,000 traditional albums in its first week in the US, with total album-equivalent units reaching 369,000 when including streaming and track sales. This reflects a 25% increase over their previous release, setting a new personal best for first-week US sales.

Produced entirely by the group’s in-house production team 3RACHA, the album features eight tracks including the title song “This & That.” It combines Stray Kids’ distinctive musical style with a fresh, relaxed, and contemporary sound that connected with fans worldwide.

Domestically, the album also made waves, achieving first-week sales of 3,289,269 copies on South Korea’s Hanteo Chart, surpassing their previous record by about one million copies. This commercial success underscores the group's growing influence both at home and abroad.

Since their 2022 debut atop the Billboard 200 with 'ODDINARY', Stray Kids have consistently delivered chart-topping albums, solidifying their status as one of the most influential K-pop groups globally. Their continued success keeps fans eagerly anticipating what records they will break next in the global music scene.

With this historic ninth No. 1, Stray Kids not only tie Taylor Swift for the most No. 1 albums in the 2020s but also rank second among all groups in Billboard 200 history, trailing only The Beatles. Their rapid rise and relentless momentum make them a defining force in the industry to watch.