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Forbes Oct 2, 2026

Stray Kids Bookend A Chart With Multiple Top Performers

Stray Kids continue to dominate the World Albums chart as their latest EP, *This & That*, maintains the number one spot nearly two months after its release on August 7, 2026. This eight-song collection has not only achieved global bestseller status but also made a significant impact in the U.S., where it consistently ranks across multiple Billboard charts. In an impressive feat, Stray Kids simultaneously hold both the top and bottom positions on the World Albums chart, with *This & That* at number one and their previous full-length album *Karma* re-entering at number 25.

*This & That* has now spent six out of seven weeks at number one on the World Albums chart, tying it with their earlier EP *Oddinary* as Stray Kids’ sixth-longest-running leader on that list. However, their previous project *Karma* remains their most enduring chart-topper, spending ten weeks at number one, while albums *Rock-Star*, *Ate*, *Do It*, and *Hop* have also had lengthy runs at the summit. The ongoing success of *This & That* suggests it could soon surpass *Oddinary* and *Hop*, solidifying its place among the band’s top achievements in terms of chart longevity.

Despite its strength on the World Albums and Top Album Sales charts—where it recently dropped from first to fifth place after topping sales with over 20,000 purchases—*This & That* has experienced a steeper decline on the broader Billboard 200 chart. Last week it was positioned at No. 17, but it dipped to No. 34 this week. Nevertheless, it ties *Oddinary* as Stray Kids’ seventh-longest-charting album on the highly competitive Billboard 200, where streaming and sales are combined in the rankings.

Currently, *This & That* remains present on three separate Billboard charts, demonstrating its continued appeal both in sales and overall consumption in the U.S. Stray Kids’ ability to maintain a top spot and revive older releases simultaneously shows the group’s strong and enduring fanbase. Their sustained presence across multiple charts reinforces their status as major players in the global music market, especially within the competitive K-pop genre.

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