Stray Kids Achieve Platinum Certification in America and Become the First K-Pop Artists to Have 5 Gold Certifications

Stray Kids achieved an impressive milestone in the international music scene. This latest achievement further underscores their popularity in the United States. Fans and the music industry warmly welcomed this good news.

This achievement is not just about one song or album. Sales records and certifications demonstrate the consistency of their work. This momentum strengthens Stray Kids' position as one of the leading K-Pop groups. Curious about the complete news?

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1. Stray Kids Achieve First Platinum Certification

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Stray Kids received their first platinum certification in the US when the RIAA confirmed that the single "God's Menu" has sold over 1 million units in the country.

This announcement was recorded on November 26, 2025, and marks a historic milestone for the group. With this achievement, Stray Kids becomes the second K-Pop male idol group after BTS to have a platinum-certified single in the US.

2. Becoming the First K-Pop Artist with 6 Gold Certified Albums

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In addition to the platinum certification for their single, Stray Kids also received several gold certifications from the RIAA during the same period. Their latest album, KARMA, officially received a gold certification after surpassing 500,000 units sold in the US.

With the addition of KARMA, Stray Kids is recorded to have six different albums that have received gold certifications: 5-STAR, ROCK-STAR, ATE, MAXIDENT, HOP, and KARMA.

3. Stray Kids' Songs Also Achieve Success

Stray Kids (credit: instagram/realstraykids)

Achievements are not only in albums. Several Stray Kids songs have also received gold certification from RIAA. Among them are "CASE 143", "S-Class", "LALALALA", and "Chk Chk Boom", each selling over 500,000 units in the US.

These songs join a list of other singles that have previously received recognition, such as "God's Menu", "MANIAC", "Back Door", and "Thunderous", showcasing their consistent range of hits.

4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does platinum certification from RIAA mean?
Platinum certification indicates that a song or album has achieved over 1 million units sold in the United States according to RIAA calculations.

Is this the first time Stray Kids received platinum?
Yes, this is the first time Stray Kids has received platinum certification in the US, for the single "God's Menu".

How many Stray Kids albums have received gold certification?
According to the latest announcement, there are six Stray Kids albums that have received gold certification: 5-STAR, ROCK-STAR, ATE, MAXIDENT, 合 (HOP), and KARMA.

Which songs have received gold certification?
Some of the latest songs to receive gold certification include "CASE 143", "S-Class", "LALALALA", and "Chk Chk Boom", in addition to previous songs like "God's Menu", "MANIAC", "Back Door", and "Thunderous".

What does this achievement mean for Stray Kids' career?
This achievement reaffirms Stray Kids' penetration and appeal in the global market, particularly in the US, as well as demonstrating their consistency in producing commercially successful hits.

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