SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – DECEMBER 02: of Stray Kids attend the Asia Artist Awards 2021 at KBS Arena Hall … [+]
South Korean musical sensation Stray Kids are currently basking in the glory of their groundbreaking achievements on the Billboard charts this week. Their latest EP, 5-Star, has skyrocketed to the summit of the highly coveted Billboard 200 albums ranking, marking one of the most impressive debuts of the year. This latest release not only solidifies their position as a force to be reckoned with but also underscores their dominance on Billboard’s esteemed world music lists, which they have come to intimately know throughout their remarkable journey.
In a resounding triumph, 5-Star debuts triumphantly at the pinnacle of the World Albums chart, securing Stray Kids their third chart-topping release. The group has propelled an astounding 10 additional projects into the top 10 on this prestigious ranking, firmly establishing themselves as powerhouses on this list.
However, it is on the World Digital Song Sales chart where Stray Kids truly dominate this frame. Five out of the 12 tracks featured on 5-Star have claimed spots on the chart this week, which measures the bestselling “world” tracks in the United States on a weekly basis. It is worth noting that the chart consists of only 15 spaces, and yet, Stray Kids have managed to occupy one-third of all the available real estate.
Taking center stage is the chart-topping anthem “S-Class,” the lead single from 5-Star. Stray Kids came tantalizingly close to capturing yet another No. 1 on the World Digital Song Sales chart, but the current reigning track, “Calm Down” by Rema and Selena Gomez, remains a formidable opponent, firmly clinging to its throne for another consecutive frames.
Stray Kids continue their huge week as the collaboration with fellow South Korean artist Tiger JK, “Topline,” storms into the top 10, gracefully settling at No. 8. Just beyond the threshold of the top 10, Stray Kids’ tracks “Hall of Fame” at No. 11, “Super Bowl” at No. 13, and finally, “Item” rounds out the chart at No. 15, coming in last place on the tally.
The immense popularity of Stray Kids becomes increasingly apparent as they continue to conquer new milestones on the World Digital Song Sales chart. With these five new hits, it appears that Stray Kids have sent at least 50 tracks to the ranking. With each album and EP release, they skillfully expand their discography, adding sometimes several wins to their catalog.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2023/06/13/stray-kids-occupy-one-third-of-the-entire-world-songs-chart-this-week/