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Stray Kids’ New Album Hits the Mark… From No. 1 in Korea to Topping the iTunes Charts in 32 Countries

'This and That' Sweeps Domestic and International Charts Ranked No. 1 on YouTube’s Trending list in 25 regions Riding the Wave of Comeback Excitement, World Tour Kicks Off in Earnest

YUN GI BACK
2026-08-08 14:58:57
[Edaily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] The group Stray Kids has swept domestic and international charts with their new mini-album “THIS & THAT,” marking a strong start to their 2026 activities.
Stray Kids (Photo: JYP Entertainment)

Released on the 7th, “THIS & THAT” topped the real-time album charts on Hanteo Chart and Circle Chart immediately upon release, and went on to reach No. 1 on the iTunes Album Charts in 32 regions worldwide, including Canada, France, and Brazil. The title track “THIS & THAT” is also garnering a positive response from global fans, ranking high on domestic music charts and international iTunes Song Charts.
The music video has also received an enthusiastic response. On the day of its release, it reached No. 1 on YouTube’s music video trending charts in 25 regions, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Brazil, and topped the global trending chart, proving its high level of buzz.
With their comeback, Stray Kids have also kicked off their music show promotions. Starting with KBS2’s “Music Bank,” they will continue to perform their new song on shows such as MBC’s “Show! Music Core” and SBS’s “2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Summer.” The title track, produced by the group’s in-house production team 3RACHA, is receiving praise for capturing Stray Kids’ unique style through its hip-hop-based sound and addictive melody.
The momentum from the new album is carrying over into their world tour. Stray Kids are currently on their new world tour, “RUN IT,” which began with a concert in Seoul, and later this month, they will become the first male artist from outside Japan to hold a solo concert at the National Stadium in Tokyo. Following that, in September, they will meet global fans at the Brazilian music festival “Rock in Rio” and their own festival, “STRAYCITY.”

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