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Stray Kids Shine as 'Golden' Hits 120M Streams

9/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

"Golden" reached 120 million streams and 17,000 sales worldwide, aided by the "KPop Demon Hunters" movie and Netflix release.
Stray Kids’ "Ceremony" debuted at No. 10 on the Global 200, their third top 10 entry on global charts.
The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts will update on September 2, 2025, due to Labor Day.

History

Historical Context

BTS's historic Billboard Hot 100 achievement in 2019 marked a pivotal moment for K-pop, establishing the genre's global presence. Following this, Stray Kids emerged as a leading force, becoming the seventh-best-selling artist globally in 2022 and achieving multiple top 10 entries. Their innovative music and performances reflect K-pop's significant influence on the international music landscape, reshaping cultural exchange.

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Story summary

"Golden" reached 120 million streams and 17,000 sales worldwide, aided by the "KPop Demon Hunters" movie and Netflix release.
Stray Kids’ "Ceremony" debuted at No. 10 on the Global 200, their third top 10 entry on global charts.
The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts will update on September 2, 2025, due to Labor Day.

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