Stray Kids have officially turned the “City of Love” into the “City of Stay.” The global powerhouses just achieved a historic milestone by earning a Gold Single Certification from the National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing (SNEP) in France for their hit track “Chk Chk Boom.” As only the second K-pop boy group in history to reach this streaming peak in France, Stray Kids are proving how their “SKZ-style” sound is dominating even the most prestigious European markets.
The “Chk Chk Boom” Phenomenon in France
According to the latest data from SNEP, “Chk Chk Boom”; the title track of their 2024 mini-album ATE—surpassed a staggering 15 million streams within France. This marks Stray Kids’ first-ever Gold Single certification in the country. More importantly, it cements them as the first 4th-generation boy group and only the second K-pop boy group overall to achieve this, standing alongside legends like BTS.
This isn’t their first win in France, however. The group already holds four Gold Album certifications for 5-STAR, ROCK-STAR, ATE, and SKZHOP HIPTAPE ‘HOP’, prove that their French “STAY” (fandom) is among the most loyal and active in the world.
Dominating the 2026 Global Stage: AMAs and Beyond
The French Gold certification is just the beginning of Stray Kids’ explosive 2026. The group has been nominated for “Best Male K-Pop Artist” at the 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs) for the second consecutive year. As one of the “Big Three” music awards in the U.S., this nomination confirms that Stray Kids’ influence has officially moved from “niche favorite” to “mainstream staple.”
While France celebrates “Chk Chk Boom,” News1 breaks down the setlist rumors for their upcoming headlining slots at The Governors Ball in New York and Rock in Rio in Brazil.
The Headliner Era: From New York to Rio
Summer 2026 will see “God’s Menu” creators taking over the world’s biggest festival stages. On June 6, Stray Kids will headline The Governors Ball Music Festival in New York, followed by a massive performance at Rock in Rio in Brazil on September 11. By headlining these global “Crowning Jewel” festivals, Stray Kids are no longer just K-pop stars—그들은 (they are) the global face of the modern music festival circuit.