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Stray Kids Dominate Billboard 200 for Third Consecutive Week

The 4th-gen leaders prove their staying power with their latest full album.

Alex Chen
2026-04-194 min read
#Stray Kids#Billboard#Charts
Stray Kids Dominate Billboard 200 for Third Consecutive Week
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Stray Kids have done it again. For the third consecutive week, their latest full album "MIROH: REBORN" sits at the top of the Billboard 200 — making them only the second K-Pop act in history to achieve a three-week run at the summit, joining BTS in that exclusive club.

The Numbers Don't Lie

In its third week, "MIROH: REBORN" moved 187,000 album-equivalent units — a figure that would be remarkable for any artist, but is particularly stunning given that it represents only a 12% drop from the album's debut week. Industry analysts point to the album's diverse sonic palette as a key factor in its sustained commercial performance.

  • 3 consecutive weeks at #1 on Billboard 200
  • 187,000 album-equivalent units in week 3
  • Title track "MIROH II" spent 4 weeks at #1 on Hot 100
  • Album certified Platinum in US, UK, and Australia
  • Fastest K-Pop act to reach 10 million Spotify monthly listeners

“Stray Kids aren't just a K-Pop act anymore. They're one of the biggest bands in the world, full stop.”

The 4th Gen Takeover Is Complete

What makes Stray Kids' achievement particularly significant is the context: they've reached this milestone without the benefit of a full group military hiatus (which has temporarily sidelined BTS) and in a market that is more competitive than ever. Their success is a testament to years of consistent output, a fiercely loyal STAY fanbase, and a musical identity that is unmistakably their own.

Stray Kids celebrate their historic Billboard 200 achievement at their Seoul showcase.
Stray Kids celebrate their historic Billboard 200 achievement at their Seoul showcase.

JYP Entertainment's stock rose 8% on the day of the announcement, and analysts are projecting that the group's upcoming world tour — expected to be announced in the coming weeks — will be the highest-grossing K-Pop tour of 2026.