Stray Kids Make History with 10 Billion Spotify Streams and AMA Win

Stray Kids Hit 10 Billion Spotify Streams, a First for 4th-Gen K-pop

[CBC News] Stray Kids, one of the defining leaders of fourth-generation K-pop, have achieved another major milestone. The group has surpassed a total of 10 billion streams on Spotify across all their released songs, becoming only the third K-pop act in history to do so. More impressively, they are the first from the fourth generation to reach this record, underscoring their growing global popularity.

Six Consecutive Billboard 200 Hits

Stray Kids’ influence extends beyond digital streaming platforms. They’ve demonstrated their chart power in the U.S. by debuting six consecutive albums at No.1 on Billboard’s main chart, the Billboard 200. This feat highlights their place as self-producing artists, adding even more substance to their ongoing success story.

WIN at the 2025 American Music Awards

Their international acclaim was solidified at the 2025 American Music Awards on May 26. The group contributed the song “Come Play” to the soundtrack of Arcane Season 2, a Netflix animated series. The soundtrack album went on to win in the Favorite Soundtrack category, showing that their music resonates across mediums and borders alike.

Record-Breaking World Tour ‘dominATE’

Stray Kids are also hitting the road in grand fashion. Their ‘Stray Kids World Tour <dominATE>’ will span 13 stadium shows in 10 North American cities, drawing an expected 2.2 million attendees. If achieved, this would mark the highest audience count for a single K-pop tour to date. In particular, their show at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park sold out completely—the first time ever for a K-pop artist at the venue.

From Entertainers to Global Icons

These achievements underscore Stray Kids’ growing status as leaders of the next wave of K-pop. Their self-produced music, electric performances, and deep connection with fans have elevated them beyond entertainers to global cultural icons. With new milestones on the horizon, the world is watching to see just how far Stray Kids will go.