Stray Kids, 4th Generation Boy Group 'First' to Surpass 1.5 Billion Streams on Spotify

The group Stray Kids has proven its unparalleled global status by writing another K-pop first record.

◆ 'IN生' 1.5 Billion Streams... First Among 4th Generation Boy Groups According to their agency JYP Entertainment on the 26th, Stray Kids' repackage album 'IN生' has recently surpassed a cumulative streaming count of 1.5 billion on Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform. Stray Kids is the first among 4th generation K-pop boy groups to achieve 1.5 billion streams with a single album. Released in September 2020, 'IN生' is a masterpiece featuring a total of 17 tracks, including the title song 'Back Door', and continues to showcase its popularity even five years after its release.

Previously, Stray Kids set a record by entering the Billboard 200, the main album chart in the United States, at number one for eight consecutive weeks in 2025. With this Spotify achievement added, they have once again solidified their position as a true 'global top artist'.

◆ 'K-pop Representative' Music That Heated Up Paris Their achievements are not only in music streaming but also on the global stage. Stray Kids attended the 'Yellow Coin Collection Charity Event' (Le Gala des Pièces jaunes) held at the La Défense Arena in Paris, France, on the 22nd (local time), shining at the event. At this event, attended by global artists such as G-Dragon, Christina Aguilera, and A$AP Rocky, Stray Kids delivered an unprecedented performance that captivated the local audience. Notably, they were invited as the first K-pop artists for 2024 and were invited again this year, establishing themselves as regular guests at the national event hosted by the First Lady of France.

◆ From New York to Brazil... The Unstoppable Rush This year, Stray Kids' activities are expected to be even more unstoppable. They will be headlining the 'The Governors Ball Music Festival' in New York on June 6 and 'Rock in Rio' in Brazil on September 11. They are set to grace the main stage of these world-renowned music festivals, showcasing their true worth as 'K-pop champions' to the world.