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Stray Kids Earn No. 2 Spot on Pollstar’s Global Ticket Revenue Chart
Stray Kids, widely regarded as one of JYP Entertainment’s most influential acts, have once again proven their global pull. The group ranked No. 2 on the U.S. concert industry outlet Pollstar’s newly released Top 20 Global Concert Tours—the highest position ever achieved by a K-pop artist. Pollstar’s rankings are calculated using average ticket revenue across regions, underscoring the group’s worldwide demand.
A Record-Breaking World Tour Across 35 Cities
The group recently concluded their massive “Stray Kids World Tour <DominATE>”, finishing with an encore performance at Incheon Munhak Stadium in October.
The tour spanned 35 regions and 56 shows, the majority of which were held in large-scale venues. Notably, 28 stops were stadium concerts, each drawing tens of thousands of fans and reaffirming Stray Kids’ reputation as “global stadium artists.”
First K-Pop Act to Headline Multiple Major Stadiums
Stray Kids achieved historic milestones throughout the tour, becoming the first K-pop act to perform at numerous major stadiums worldwide. Their record-setting venues include:
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Estádio do Morumbi in São Paulo
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T-Mobile Park in Seattle
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Camping World Stadium in Orlando
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Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
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Wrigley Field in Chicago
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Rogers Centre in Toronto
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Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam
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Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt
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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London
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Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid
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Stadio Olimpico in Rome
In Paris, the group drew the largest audience ever for a K-pop act at Stade de France, solidifying their global cultural impact.
Billboard Success Continues With “KARMA”
Beyond touring, Stray Kids continued dominating global music charts. Their 4th studio album, “KARMA,” released in August, has maintained a strong presence on the U.S. Billboard 200, ranking No. 42 on the chart dated November 22. This marks 12 consecutive weeks on the chart, extending the album’s impressive run.
New Album “SKZ IT TAPE: DO IT” Arrives November 21
Building on their unstoppable momentum, Stray Kids will release their new album “SKZ IT TAPE: DO IT” on November 21 at 2 p.m. KST (midnight ET). The album showcases the group’s defining musical identity, featuring five new tracks produced by in-house team 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han). It includes double title tracks “Do It” and “Playground (신선놀음).”
Stray Kids’ continued chart dominance and record-setting global performances signal not just a successful year—but a career era that is reshaping K-pop’s presence on the world stage.
