K-Pop powerhouse Stray Kids has once again proven their global dominance, making waves across the highly competitive Billboard charts with their latest release! Their brand new single, “This & That,” has not only captured hearts but also made a sensational debut at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the group’s highest-ever position on this prestigious singles chart.
The track, which is the title song from their new EP of the same name, is a testament to the group’s “bold attitude and confidence to pursue what we want without being bound by convention.” And the EP itself is an absolute chart-topper, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the main albums chart. This incredible feat marks Stray Kids’ ninth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, solidifying their place in history. They now hold the record for the second-most Billboard 200 No. 1 albums among group acts, an honor they share with rock legends The Rolling Stones, trailing only The Beatles, who boast an astounding 19 No. 1s. This is an absolutely monumental achievement for a K-Pop group!
This Aug. 9, 2026, file photo shows K-pop boy band Stray Kids attending an SBS music show event in Goyang, north of Seoul. (Yonhap)
But Stray Kids aren’t the only K-Pop stars lighting up the Billboard charts this week. BLACKPINK’s Jennie, in a thrilling collaboration with Australian act Tame Impala, saw their track “Dracula” soar to an impressive No. 8 on the Hot 100. Adding to the K-Pop triumph, rookie sensation Katseye also made a strong entry, with their song “Animal” landing at No. 30. The continuous strong showing of K-Pop artists across various charts highlights the genre’s undeniable global impact and the diverse talent emerging from the Korean music scene.
