Stray Kids Earn 9th RIAA Gold Certification, Set Records with Upcoming World Tour
Stray Kids have achieved yet another milestone in their career by earning their 9th RIAA Gold Certification, solidifying their status as one of the most successful K-pop groups globally. On March 11, 2025 (local time), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced that Stray Kids’ SKZHOP HIPTAPE “合 (HOP)”, released on December 13, 2024, has been certified Gold. The certification is awarded to singles and albums that exceed 500,000 units sold in the United States.
Record-Breaking Achievements
Stray Kids now hold nine Gold certifications across both single and album categories:
- Singles: “神메뉴 (God’s Menu),” “MANIAC,” “Back Door,” “소리꾼 (Thunderous)”
- Albums: ★★★★★ (5-STAR), 樂-STAR (Rock-Star), ATE, MAXIDENT, and 合 (HOP)
Notably, Stray Kids are the first K-pop group to earn more than five Gold certifications in the album category, further cementing their dominance in the global music market.
Billboard Success
Adding to their accolades, Felix’s collaboration with Japanese artist LiSA on “ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids)” topped the Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart on March 8, 2025. This achievement highlights Stray Kids’ growing influence across diverse markets and genres.
Largest K-Pop World Tour
Stray Kids are currently preparing for their biggest world tour yet. The Stray Kids World Tour will span 34 cities and feature 55 performances, drawing an estimated 2.2 million attendees, making it the largest single tour by a K-pop group in history. The tour kicks off with two shows at Estadio Bicentenario La Florida in Santiago on March 27-28, followed by stadium concerts across Latin America, Japan, North America, Europe, and more.
Upcoming Digital Single
Ahead of the tour, Stray Kids will release their first digital single of 2025, “Mixtape : dominATE,” on March 21 under JYP Entertainment. This marks the fifth installment of their ongoing Mixtape Project, which began in 2019. Led by their in-house producing team 3RACHA and featuring contributions from all members, the single promises to showcase the group’s innovative musical style and creative artistry.
Key Highlights:
- RIAA Gold Certifications: Total of nine (five albums, four singles)
- Billboard Achievement: Felix’s collaboration with LiSA tops World Digital Song Sales Chart
- World Tour Stats: 34 cities, 55 shows, 2.2 million attendees
- Digital Single Release: March 21 (Mixtape : dominATE)
Stray Kids continue to break records and push boundaries in the global music industry. With their latest achievements and ambitious projects on the horizon, fans worldwide eagerly anticipate what’s next for this trailblazing group.
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