The saying "A singer follows the title!" seems closer to the truth than ever. K-pop group Stray Kids, with their song titled "Special" and even their album named "Five Star," have achieved a 'special grade report card' in North America, the homeland of pop.

Stray Kids have clinched the title of the most sold K-pop album in the U.S. this year, and impressively, they've also secured the 4th spot on the integrated charts. This not only speaks to the buzz around their regular album but also solidifies their position as the leading hitters in global K-pop, a fact now backed by numbers.

When focusing on the K-pop sector and considering the integrated charts tallied until the beginning of this month, Stray Kids' true value shines even brighter. They follow closely behind top-tier North American artists like Taylor Swift and Travis Scott. In fact, when combining their sales with their mini-album released at the end of last year, they even surpass Travis Scott, landing in 2nd place.

The explosive popularity of Stray Kids, as revealed by their album sales, is also translating into offline opportunities, further fueling their rise as the trendsetters in the industry.

On the 13th (Korean time), they made their dazzling debut at the major music award ceremony, MTV Video Music Awards (VMA), held in New Jersey. On the 24th, they will move to New York to be the sole Asian artist performing at the '2023 Global Citizen Festival'.

With their title track "Special" and the album "Five Star" that brought them to the pinnacle of success, Stray Kids is currently embarking on what will be their first dome tour since debut, titled 'Stray Kids 5-STAR Dome Tour 2023'.

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