Stray Kids Scores First Top 40 Hit on Billboard Hot 100

TL;DR Stray Kids reached No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 'This & That' and earned their ninth consecutive Billboard 200 No. 1 album.

"We have achieved our ninth No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in our ninth year since debut, almost as if it were destined," Stray Kids said in an official statement released through JYP Entertainment on August 18. On August 19, Yonhap reported that the boy band's latest title track "This & That" debuted at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single serves as the title track for their 10th EP of the same name, which debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart with 8 tracks. This milestone marks the group's highest-ever position on the premier U.S. singles chart.

The group noted that the record conveys "a bold attitude and confidence to pursue what we want without being bound by convention." Evidence highlights their evolving creative direction and steady commercial expansion in the American music market. One notable element is how their genre-blending sound and sharp vocal delivery have translated into mainstream chart performance.

According to Soompi, "This & That" became Stray Kids' first top 40 hit in the United States and their sixth entry overall on the Hot 100. The track follows previous entries including "LALALALA" at No. 90, "Lose My Breath" at No. 90, "Chk Chk Boom" at No. 49, "CEREMONY" at No. 52, and "Do It" at No. 68. The tracklist standout also debuted at No. 4 on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart, No. 15 on Global Excl. U.S., and No. 25 on the Global 200. Also, the band swept 5 Billboard charts in total this week, re-entering the Artist 100 at No. 1 while sweeping Top Album Sales, Vinyl Albums, and World Albums.

In practical terms, the EP's historic run cements the act alongside legendary rock royalty. Yonhap confirmed that Stray Kids now ties The Rolling Stones for the second-most Billboard 200 No. 1 albums in chart history among groups, trailing only The Beatles' 19 chart-toppers. The group holds the distinct record for the most No. 1 albums by a group in the 21st century after previous chart runs with "Oddinary" and "Maxident" in 2022, "5-Star" and "Rock-Star" in 2023, "Ate" and "Hop" in 2024, and "Karma" and "Do It" in 2025. Crediting their fandom, the band stated, "Above all, we were able to achieve this thanks to Stay, who have supported Stray Kids unwaveringly."

Stray Kids pledged to continue expanding their musical spectrum and proving the limitless growth of K-pop on global stages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chart position did Stray Kids reach on the Billboard Hot 100 with This & That?

Stray Kids debuted at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their single 'This & That,' marking their highest ranking on the chart and their very first top 40 hit in the United States.

Which historical Billboard 200 record did Stray Kids tie?

With their 10th EP 'This & That' debuting atop the Billboard 200, Stray Kids earned their ninth consecutive No. 1 album, tying The Rolling Stones for the second-most No. 1 albums by a group in chart history, behind only The Beatles.