Stray Kids Billboard World Albums Chart 2026: A Double Top Victory
Stray Kids dominated the Billboard World Albums Chart for the week ending Jan 10, 2026, with 'DO IT' and 'KARMA' at No. 1 and No. 2. Discover the full chart sweep details.
Stray Kids aren't just leading the race; they're occupying the first and second lanes simultaneously. For the week ending January 10, 2026, the group solidified their dominance by holding the two highest spots on the Billboard World Albums chart.
Stray Kids Billboard World Albums Chart 2026 Dominance
According to Billboard, Stray Kids' latest albums, 'DO IT' and 'KARMA,' maintained their positions at No. 1 and No. 2 respectively. The album 'DO IT' also showed remarkable resilience by climbing back into the top 20 of the main Billboard 200 chart, proving their massive global appeal.
- No. 1: Stray Kids - 'DO IT' (Held No. 1)
- No. 2: Stray Kids - 'KARMA' (Held No. 2)
- Top Entries: ENHYPEN, ILLIT, BOYNEXTDOOR, and BTS
K-pop's Collective Chart Sweep
The week's chart was a testament to the genre's strength as a whole. Artists like ENHYPEN, ILLIT, BOYNEXTDOOR, CORTIS, and veterans like BTS and TXT all secured top spots. This collective performance indicates that the global appetite for K-pop remains at an all-time high, with both new and established groups finding significant commercial success.
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