K-pop group Stray Kids' latest studio album breaks first-week sales record in South Korea for the year 2025
Stray Kids, the popular K-pop group, has made a significant impact with their latest release, "Karma." The album, which sold more than 3 million copies within its first week of release in Korea, has become the album that sold the most copies within a week of release in the country this year.
The success of "Karma" is particularly noteworthy in the K-pop industry, where sales of more than 3 million copies within a week are rare. The sales data for the album was provided by a local source.
The international success of the group's main track, "Ceremony," adds to the significance of "Karma." "Ceremony" logged the most streams on Spotify for a K-pop boy group this year, and the music video for the track generated close to 40 million views on YouTube. The strong performance of "Ceremy" on digital platforms could contribute to the overall sales of "Karma" in the UK.
The UK's Official Chart has predicted potential success for Stray Kids in the UK market. The chart wrote on social media that Stray Kids could have a historic moment by piercing the Top 10 in the UK with "Karma." This is the first time Stray Kids have the potential to achieve this milestone, and it suggests that the group is on course for their highest-charting album ever in the UK.
The success of "Ceremony" on Spotify and YouTube suggests strong international demand for Stray Kids' music. This could potentially boost Stray Kids' global popularity and contribute to the group's continued success in the K-pop industry.
It is worth noting that groups under the "Big 4" entertainment companies (HYBE, SM, JYP, and YG) still dominate more than 80% of top album sales in Korea. However, the success of "Karma" indicates strong demand for Stray Kids' music in Korea, and it is possible that the group could challenge the dominance of the Big 4 in the future.
Overall, the success of "Karma" is a testament to the popularity and appeal of Stray Kids' music, both in Korea and internationally. The group's fourth studio album has set a new standard for success in the K-pop industry, and it will be interesting to see how Stray Kids continue to grow and evolve in the years to come.
