Stray Kids Becomes K-Pop Artist with Most RIAA Gold Certifications

Stray Kids has set a new record as the K-pop artist with the most RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) Gold-certified albums. Their latest album, HOP, recently earned Gold certification, marking their fifth album to achieve this milestone. The RIAA awards Gold certification to albums or singles that surpass 500,000 sales in the United States.

HOP debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Chart, making Stray Kids the first act to achieve six consecutive No. 1 debuts with their first six charting albums. The album also topped the World Albums Chart and Top Album Sales Chart upon its release.

In addition to their chart success, Stray Kids is on a global tour, their first full-scale stadium run. The tour has already seen sold-out shows and additional dates added in multiple cities. The 2025 leg begins on March 27 in Santiago, Chile, with stops in major cities like Rio de Janeiro, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, and London. The tour will conclude on July 30 in Rome, Italy.

This achievement solidifies Stray Kids‘ growing influence in the global music industry, further establishing them as one of K-pop’s leading acts. Their consistent chart dominance and expanding tour reach highlight their continued momentum and international appeal.

CONGRATULATIONS STRAY KIDS!