South Korean boy group Stray Kids has once again dominated the U.S. music charts, securing their eighth consecutive No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with their latest release "Do It." The achievement marks another milestone for the group, which continues to break records and establish itself as one of the most successful K-pop acts in American music history.
According to a chart preview released by Billboard on Sunday, "Do It" debuted at the top position on the Billboard 200 for the week ending November 27. This remarkable feat extends Stray Kids' unprecedented streak of chart-topping debuts, making them the only act in the 69-year history of the Billboard 200 to debut at No. 1 with their first eight chart entries.
The group's latest success builds upon their previous achievement in September when their album "Karma" opened at the top of the charts. Billboard noted that with "Do It's" debut, Stray Kids has extended their historic record of consecutive No. 1 debuts. Additionally, the group now holds the record for the most No. 1 albums among musical groups in this century, surpassing all other acts since 2000.
Stray Kids' impressive chart history includes a series of consecutive hits that have consistently topped the Billboard 200. Their journey to eight No. 1 albums began with "Oddinary" and "Maxident" in 2022, followed by "5-Star" and "Rock-Star" in 2023, "Ate" and "Hop" in 2024, and "Karma" earlier this year before the current success of "Do It."
The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums in the United States each week based on equivalent album units, which include physical album sales, track equivalent albums, and streaming equivalent albums. Of the 295,000 equivalent album units earned by "Do It," an impressive 286,000 units came from physical album sales, demonstrating the group's strong fan base and their dedication to purchasing physical copies.
Released on November 21, "Do It" is a five-track album that showcases the group's versatility and creative growth. The album features double title tracks "Do It" and "Divine," along with additional songs "Holiday," "Photobook," and a special "Do It (Festival version)." All tracks on the album were crafted with contributions from the group's own producing unit, 3RACHA, which consists of members Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han, who participated in the songwriting process.
Following the announcement of their latest chart success, Stray Kids expressed their gratitude and amazement at the achievement. The group described the feat as "unbelievable" and thanked their fans for their "unwavering support," acknowledging that their supporters serve as "a compass" that guides them forward in their musical journey.
According to their agency JYP Entertainment, the group has vowed to "keep moving forward on our own path with quiet determination," showing their commitment to continued growth and artistic development. The album "Do It" captures the group's philosophy of enjoying the present moment while forging new paths, reflecting their belief in acting "boldly and confidently in the moment" as they continue to evolve as artists and performers.
