Stray Kids have once again proven their global power. The group’s massive world tour dominATE has officially ranked No. 10 on Billboard’s “Top Tours 2025” marking the highest placement for any K-pop act this year and securing their position among the world’s biggest touring artists.
According to Billboard’s year-end charts, Stray Kids performed 31 large scale shows across Hong Kong, five Latin American cities, ten cities in North America, and six cities in Europe. The achievement places them alongside megastars including Coldplay, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, The Weeknd, and Shakira.
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A World Tour That Redefined K-pop Touring Power
The dominATE tour set multiple first ever and highest ever records for K-pop artists.
Of the 31 concerts included in Billboard’s data, 29 were held in major stadiums, highlighting the group’s explosive demand across continents.
Stray Kids also became the first K-pop act to enter 11 different stadium venues during a single tour. Among the highlights was their historic show at the Stade de France in Paris, where they recorded the largest K-pop attendance in history at the venue. These achievements solidify Stray Kids’ growing reputation as one of the most powerful touring groups in the world not just in K-pop.
Recognition Across Global Media
Their impact wasn’t limited to Billboard. In October, Pollstar ranked dominATE No. 2 on the “Global Concert Tours Top 20”, placing Stray Kids directly behind Beyoncé. Rolling Stone also highlighted the group in its feature, “10 Moments That Defined K-pop’s Incredible Year in 2025,” praising their tour success and noting that Stray Kids have achieved eight consecutive No. 1 entries on the Billboard 200 the first in history to do so.
A Milestone Year for Stray Kids
From chart topping releases to stadium level touring, Stray Kids continue to reach new career heights. Their placement in Billboard’s Top 10 Tours underscores their unmatched ability to dominate both global charts and global stages.