Stray Kids has joined an elite group of K-pop artists by hitting 10 billion total streams on Spotify. They are now the third K-pop act ever to achieve this milestone, following BTS and BLACKPINK. The group also became the first fourth-generation K-pop artist to reach this number.
This 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 gen leaders.”
Stray Kidsโ Spotify Milestone and Global Rankings
Stray Kids now has over 10.75 billion streams on Spotify, with their top song “S-Class” reaching more than 350 million streams. They are the third most-streamed K-pop act overall, behind BTS and BLACKPINK. Among male groups, they hold the second-highest position after BTS.
In the 2024 Spotify Global Top K-Pop Artist rankings, they secured third place, the highest for any fourth-generation boy group. Their consistent success on streaming platforms shows their growing global influence.
Billboard and Award Achievements
Stray Kids has also made history on the Billboard 200 chart. They are the first self-producing K-pop group to have six consecutive albums debut at No. 1. Their latest album, released in late 2024, continued this streak.
At the 2025 American Music Awards, their song “Come Play” won Favorite Soundtrack. The track was part of the “Arcane Season 2” soundtrack on Netflix. This win highlights their expanding reach beyond just music charts.
Record-Breaking World Tour
Their dominATE World Tour is breaking attendance records. It started on May 24 in Seattle, where they became the first K-pop act to sell out T-Mobile Park. The tour includes 13 shows across 10 North American cities, with an expected 2.2 million attendees.
If projections hold, this will be the biggest K-pop tour ever in terms of audience size. Fans have packed stadiums, proving their massive international fanbase.
How Stray Kids Compares to Other K-Pop Acts
Before Stray Kids, only BTS and BLACKPINK had crossed 10 billion streams on Spotify. BTS leads 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 ahead in streaming numbers. No other artist from their generation has come close to this record. Their unique music style and strong fan engagement have played a big role in their success.
Fan Reactions and Social Media Buzz
After the news broke, fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages. Many called it a “historic moment for K-pop.”
“Stray Kids dominating the global music scene is what they deserve! 10 billion streams and still rising!” โ @StayForeverSKZ
“No other 4th-gen group is doing it like them. Leaders indeed!” โ @SKZ_World
The hashtag #StrayKids10Billion trended worldwide as fans shared their favorite songs and milestones.
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With their tour ongoing and new music expected later this year, Stray Kids shows no signs of slowing down. Their ability to break records in streaming, touring, and awards makes them one of the most influential K-pop acts today.
As K-pop continues to grow globally, Stray Kids remains at the forefront, setting new benchmarks for future artists.
Sources: Kpopmap, K-en News
