Stray Kids Make History Again as “Back Door” Hits 400 Million Views

Stray Kids continue to prove their global power.

The K-pop group recently reached another major milestone as the music video for “Back Door” surpassed 400 million views on YouTube, marking yet another huge achievement for the group and their fandom, STAY. The keep making history!

The milestone once again highlights the group’s lasting popularity years after the song’s original release.

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“Back Door” joins Stray Kids’ 400 million club

Originally released on September 14, 2020 as the title track of Stray Kids’ repackaged album “IN生 (In Life)”, Back Door quickly became one of the group’s most beloved songs.

Produced by the group’s in-house producing unit 3RACHA — Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han, the track blends bold hip-hop energy with the group’s signature powerful performance style. The song was also loved by many fans both inside and outside Korea.

The music video’s creative visuals and dynamic choreography helped it remain popular long after its release.

With the new milestone, “Back Door” becomes Stray Kids’ third music video to surpass 400 million views, following:

  • “God’s Menu”
  • “Thunderous”

For many fans, the achievement is another reminder of the group’s growing legacy in K-pop.

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Stray Kids dominating global streaming

The group’s success isn’t limited to YouTube.

According to music data platform Luminate, Stray Kids recorded 1.2 billion on-demand streams in the United States in 2025.

On-demand streams measure how many times listeners directly choose to play a song or video across streaming platforms.

The number places Stray Kids among the most streamed K-pop artists in the United States, confirming their massive international fanbase.

Global chart power continues

Stray Kids also continued to perform strongly on global charts.

Their fourth full-length album “KARMA” ranked No. 2 among K-pop artists on the IFPI Global Album Sales Chart.

Even more impressively, the group was the only K-pop act to enter the Top 10 across multiple IFPI global rankings, including:

  • Global Artist Chart
  • Global Album Chart

The achievement further solidifies Stray Kids as one of the most powerful global groups of their generation.

Award nominations and major festival stages

Stray Kids’ momentum is continuing into 2026.

The group has been nominated for K-pop Group of the Year at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, marking their third consecutive nomination at the ceremony.

They previously won K-pop Album of the Year in both 2024 and 2025, making them a strong contender once again.

Beyond awards, Stray Kids are also set to appear on major international festival stages.

The group will headline:

  • The Governors Ball Music Festival in New York
  • Rock in Rio in Brazil

Both festivals are among the largest music events in the world, signaling just how far the group’s global influence has grown.

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Meeting STAY again in Korea

Before heading to international festivals, Stray Kids will first reunite with their fans in Korea.

The group will host their 6th official fan meeting, “STAY in Our Little House,” at Inspire Arena in Incheon across four dates:

  • March 28
  • March 29
  • April 4
  • April 5

With new milestones, global festivals, and fan events on the horizon, Stray Kids are showing no signs of slowing down.

And for STAY, this latest achievement is just another reason to celebrate.