Stray Kids Become the Only K-Pop Act in IFPI Global Artist Top 10 for Four Consecutive Years

Stray Kids have once again proven their worldwide dominance, securing a place in the IFPI Global Artist Chart 2025 and extending their historic streak as one of the most powerful acts in the international music market.

According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), the group ranked No. 2 on this year’s Global Artist Chart, making them the only K-pop artist to enter the Top 10.

A Career-Defining Peak on the Global Stage

The IFPI Global Artist Chart is one of the most comprehensive indicators of worldwide success, combining physical album sales, digital downloads, and streaming performance across all regions.

By reaching No. 2, Stray Kids stood alongside global superstars including Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Bad Bunny. The achievement not only highlights their international impact but also marks their highest ranking since first entering the chart at No. 7 in 2022.

With this result, the group has now remained in the Top 10 for four consecutive years, a rare milestone that reinforces their long-term global growth rather than a short-lived peak.

The Momentum Behind Their Global Power

Their IFPI ranking reflects a year defined by record-breaking milestones.

Stray Kids made history on the Billboard 200 by achieving the first-ever eight consecutive No. 1 albums, a feat that reshaped expectations for K-pop in the U.S. market. At the same time, their world tour dominATE drew massive audiences and further expanded their touring footprint.

Major grand prizes at prominent music award ceremonies added to the momentum, solidifying 2025 as one of the most successful periods of their career.

Headliner Status at the World’s Biggest Festivals

Their global influence continues into 2026.

Stray Kids are set to headline The Governors Ball Music Festival in New York on June 6 and Rock in Rio in Brazil on September 11, placing them at the top of lineups that attract hundreds of thousands of music fans.

These appearances position the group not just as K-pop representatives, but as main-stage artists in the broader global pop industry.

Expanding the STAY Experience Worldwide

Before returning to international festival stages, the group will meet fans through their sixth official fan meeting, STAY in Our Little House, at Inspire Arena in Incheon.

The event will run across two weekends March 28–29 and April 4–5 with simultaneous paid online livestreams via Beyond LIVE, allowing fans around the world to participate in real time.

A New Standard for Global K-Pop Longevity

By maintaining a Top 10 position for four straight years and reaching their highest rank yet, Stray Kids are redefining what sustained global success looks like for a K-pop act.

More than a single-chart achievement, their IFPI result reflects a broader shift: a group that has moved from fast-rising phenomenon to a permanent force at the center of the global music industry.