Stray Kids continue to dominate the global music scene, and even their agency founder couldn’t hide his pride. The group recently appeared on JTBC’s “Newsroom”, where they opened up about their new achievements, their bond with fans, and the unbelievable gift they received from JYP’s Park Jin-young.
7 Consecutive Billboard No.1 Albums — A Record No K-pop Group Has Ever Touched
Their fourth full album “KARMA” debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200, marking the group’s seventh straight Billboard chart-topping album.
This makes Stray Kids the first and only K-pop group to hold such a streak.
To commemorate the historic milestone, JYP founder Park Jin-young prepared something fans didn’t see coming — a custom frame made entirely of real gold.
Industry insiders estimate the gift at around 160 don, exceeding 100 million KRW at current gold prices.
Members Share Their Feelings: “Our Fans Gave Us This Result”
During the broadcast, the members reflected on the intense process behind “KARMA.”
Han shared:
“We poured everything — physically and emotionally — into this album. The results were a gift from STAY, and we’re truly moved.”
Seungmin added playfully:
“The gold plaque became a lifelong treasure. Since we’re breaking records one after another… maybe we should ask for more gold each time.”
Fans instantly loved the joke, turning it into a trending meme online.
Stray Kids Stick to Their Identity: “Our Music Has That Unexpected Twist”
Stray Kids have built their career around storytelling through their own lyrics and production.
Han confidently explained:
“There’s always that ‘wait, what is this?’ moment in our songs. I think people get hooked by that. We’re proud of the music we make, and we believe it will be remembered.”
Their creative identity — experimental, bold, unpredictable — continues to be their biggest strength.
New Comeback on November 21
The group is preparing to return with “DO IT” and “Sinseonnoreum.”
Changbin described the title track as:
“A song that tells you to just do it — don’t hesitate. It’s a more mature take on the reggaeton genre.”
Hyunjin shared a heartfelt message to fans:
“We weren’t a group that had everything from the start. We built memories with STAY step by step. I don’t want those memories to ever collapse. That’s why we work even harder.”
Stray Kids, STAY, and a Gold Plaque Worth 100 Million Won
With heartfelt words, unmatched achievements, and a golden gift that sparked headlines, Stray Kids continue to prove why they’re one of the most influential groups in the world right now.
Their passion, their message, and their relentless creativity show no sign of slowing down — and neither does their bond with STAY.
Editor’s Insight
The “7 Consecutive No. 1s” streak is a statistical anomaly that has effectively placed Stray Kids in a league of their own. While the gold plaque made the headlines, the real story lies in their creative pivot with the title track “Sinseonnoreum.” By blending their signature “Mala-taste” intensity with a mature, reggaeton-infused sound, they proved that their “unexpected twist” identity is sustainable. Han’s comment about the “wait, what is this?” factor is exactly why they haven’t plateaued—they refuse to let the listener get comfortable.
What’s most poignant as we look back from the spring of 2026 is Hyunjin’s reflection on their growth. He noted that Stray Kids “wasn’t a group that had everything from the start,” which resonates deeply with STAY. This “underdog-to-gold-standard” narrative is what keeps their fandom so fiercely loyal.
The 160-don gold gift (roughly 600 grams of pure gold) might be a “lifelong treasure” as Seungmin joked, but the momentum it sparked led directly into their 2026 “KARMA” World Tour, which is currently selling out stadiums across Europe and North America. In the K-pop ecosystem, JYP’s 100-million-won investment wasn’t just a reward for the past; it was a bet on a future where Stray Kids continues to be the world’s most consistent hit-making machine.