Stray Kids has joined an elite group of K-pop artists by reaching 10 billion total streams on Spotify. They are now the third K-pop artist to reach this milestone, following BTS and BLACKPINK. The group is also the first fourth-generation K-pop artist to reach this mark.
The record was announced on May 28, 2025, during their ongoing DominATE World Tour. Their latest album and hit songs like "Come Play" have contributed to this success. Fans, known as Stay, celebrated the news on social media, calling them “4th generation leaders.”
Stray Kids has now amassed over 10.75 billion streams on Spotify, with their title track “S-Class” reaching over 350 million streams. They are the third most-streamed K-pop act overall, behind BTS and BLACKPINK. Among boy groups, they hold the second-highest position after BTS.
In Spotify's Top Global K-Pop Artists 2024 ranking, they ranked third, the highest position for any fourth-generation boy group. Their consistent success on the streaming platform shows their growing global influence. Stray Kids has also made history on the Billboard 200 chart.
They are the first K-pop group to have self-produced albums debut at No. 1 six times in a row. Their latest album, released in late 2024, continues this streak. At the 2025 American Music Awards, their song "Come Play" won Favorite Soundtrack.
The song is part of the soundtrack for "Arcane Season 2" on Netflix. This win highlights their growing reach, beyond just the music charts. Their DominATE World Tour broke attendance records. Kicking off on May 24, 2025 in Seattle, they became the first K-pop act to sell out T-Mobile Park.
The tour spanned 13 shows in 10 cities across North America, drawing an estimated 2.2 million attendees. If the projections are correct, this will be the biggest K-pop tour in terms of attendance. Fans have packed stadiums, proving their large international fan base.
Before Stray Kids, only BTS and BLACKPINK had surpassed 10 billion streams on Spotify. BTS leads the way with over 40 billion streams, while BLACKPINK follows as the top girl group. Stray Kids is now the third member of this exclusive club.
Among fourth-generation groups, they are far superior in streaming numbers. No other artist of their generation has come close to this record. Their unique musical style and strong fan engagement have played a huge role in their success.
After the news broke, fans flooded social media with congratulations, with many calling it a “historic moment for K-pop.” Stray Kids dominating the global music scene is what they deserve! 10 billion streams and still rising!” – @StayForeverSKZ, "No other 4th-gen group is doing it like them. Leaders indeed!" – @SKZ_World.
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