The group Stray Kids has achieved their sixth consecutive honor with a gold certification from the French Record Association (SNEP) for their mini album "This and That" just 20 days after release, and last month drew 140,000 spectators at the Tokyo National Stadium in Japan, solidly establishing their position as the representative of global K-pop.
According to an announcement made today (3rd) by their agency JYP Entertainment, Stray Kids' mini album "This and That" has received gold certification from the French Record Association. This is a prestigious record awarded to albums that achieve sales equivalent to 500,000 units when combining physical album sales, downloads, and streaming. In particular, Stray Kids achieved 500,000 units in an remarkable 20 days following the new album's release, proving the passionate love global fans have for "This and That."
With this achievement, Stray Kids now holds a total of six gold-certified albums, including their regular third album "Five Star (★★★★★)" and mini album "Rockstar (樂-STAR)". Their unparalleled accomplishment of accumulating six gold certifications in a short period of time is being evaluated as a record that will be remembered throughout K-pop history.
Their activities beyond France, particularly in Asia and especially Japan, were also remarkable. Stray Kids successfully held solo concerts at Tokyo National Stadium, Japan's most prestigious performance venue, for the first time among male artists from overseas on the 29th and 30th of last month for two consecutive days. By drawing an impressive 140,000 spectators over both days, they showcased overwhelming ticket power and explosive popularity, firmly establishing their unique presence within Japan.
Through the achievement of obtaining gold certification in France for "This and That" and entering Tokyo National Stadium in Japan, Stray Kids have solidified their position as a true global K-pop leader in both name and reality. Fans around the world are enthusiastic about their continued achievements in setting new records both in albums and performances, and anticipation is building for the additional remarkable activities that will elicit exclamations of 'Wow!' in the future.
