Stray Kids have made history as the first act to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with their first six charting albums.
Their latest release, HOP, debuted at the top spot on the chart dated December 28, 2024.
Breaking Records
Stray Kids previously achieved No. 1 debuts with:
- ODDINARY (2022)
- MAXIDENT (2022)
- ROCK-STAR (2023)
- 5-STAR (2023)
- ATE (2024)
This accomplishment breaks the previous record held by DMX, who had five No. 1 debut albums between 1998 and 2003.
About the Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums in the U.S. based on album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA), and streaming equivalent albums (SEA).
Each unit equals one album sale, 10 track sales, or 3,750 ad-supported streams (or 1,250 paid/subscription streams).
Chart Trends
Since its inception in 1956, more than 1,200 albums have reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200. In 2024, 22 out of 24 albums that reached No. 1 debuted in the top position, highlighting the dominance of first-week releases.
What’s Next?
Stray Kids continue to solidify their place in music history with their innovative sound and dedicated fanbase.
Full details of the Dec. 28 chart will be available on Billboard’s website on Dec. 24. Fans can follow @billboard and @billboardcharts for updates.
