Stray Kids have added another milestone to their global career, as their breakout track ‘God’s Menu’ has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify, marking a first for a fourth generation K-pop boy group.
Stray Kids’ Global Turning Point
According to JYP Entertainment on January 29, the song crossed the milestone on the world’s largest music streaming platform, reinforcing its status as one of the defining K-pop tracks of its era.
Released as the title track of the group’s first full length album, GO LIVE, ‘God’s Menu’ was written and composed by Stray Kids’ in-house production unit 3RACHA Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han. The track introduced the group’s signature concept of “Stray Kids as a genre,” blending aggressive beats, experimental structure, and instantly recognizable hook driven choreography. The achievement adds to the group’s growing list of streaming records. Earlier, Stray Kids became the first fourth generation boy group to surpass 1.5 billion Spotify streams with a single album, achieved through the repackaged release IN生 (IN LIFE).
A Song That Defined an Era
Since its release, ‘God’s Menu’ has been widely credited as a turning point in Stray Kids’ career, helping solidify their identity on the global stage. Its bold sonic direction, unconventional lyrics, and high-impact performance style resonated strongly with international listeners, driving long-term streaming momentum years after its debut.
Global Momentum Continues in 2026
Stray Kids are carrying that momentum into 2026 with high profile global appearances. Earlier this month, the group took part in Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes at Paris La Défense Arena, sharing the stage with artists including G-Dragon, Christina Aguilera, and A$AP Rocky.
Looking ahead, Stray Kids are set to headline major international music festivals, including The Governors Ball Music Festival in New York this June and Rock in Rio in Brazil this September further cementing their status as one of K-pop’s most influential global acts.
Editor’s Insight
Stray Kids’ “God’s Menu” officially surpassing 500 million streams on Spotify on January 29, 2026, marks a historic milestone as the first song by a fourth-generation K-pop boy group to reach this half-billion mark. This achievement, coming six years after its 2020 release, solidifies the track’s status as a “cultural reset” that defined the “Mala-taste” genre and transformed Stray Kids into global festival headliners