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Stray Kids have once again proven their immense popularity by dominating the Oricon charts with their Japanese second album, ‘GIANT’. Released on November 13, the album topped the latest weekly album ranking and weekly combined album ranking announced by Oricon, scoring 334,553 and 341,285 points respectively from November 11 to November 17.
This achievement marks the fourth time Stray Kids have secured the top position on Oricon’s weekly charts, following their Japanese first album ‘THE SOUND’ in February 2023, their first EP ‘Social Path (feat. LiSA) / Super Bowl -Japanese ver.-‘ in September, and the mini-album ‘樂-STAR’ in November. These consistent chart-topping records emphasize the group’s status as a ‘global top artist’.
The album also soared to the top of Billboard Japan’s Hot Albums, Top Album Sales, and Artist 100 on November 20, while claiming the pinnacle of Tower Records’ comprehensive album weekly ranking across all stores from November 11 to November 17. Furthermore, it became the first Japanese album released by a K-pop artist this year to reach No. 1 on the US iTunes Top Albums chart, showcasing the group’s significant global impact.
Stray Kids are amplifying their presence in Japan with various promotional activities, collaborating with renowned brands such as SUNTORY, HEP FIVE, JR Tokai’s Shinkansen, Tokyo Dome City, NewDays, and Spotify. This strategic engagement is heating up the local atmosphere alongside their album release.
During their ‘Stray Kids World Tour JAPAN’ concerts held on November 14, 16, and 17 at the Tokyo Dome, the group unveiled a powerful performance of the album’s title track ‘GIANT’, captivating fans with their dynamic stage presence. They are also set to hold solo concerts at Kyocera Dome Osaka on December 5, 7, and 8.
In a recent announcement, Stray Kids revealed the second phase of their world tour, visiting 20 cities across Latin America, North America, and Europe. The tour will feature performances at major stadiums, including Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros, Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, New York’s Citi Field, Toronto’s Rogers Centre, London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Paris’ Stade de France, further elevating the group’s global standing.
Meanwhile, Stray Kids will continue their tour in Manila on November 23, and will visit various regions worldwide, including Asia, Latin America, North America, and Europe, until July 2025. The group is also set to release a new album ‘SKZHOP HIPTAPE 合 (HOP)’ and its title track ‘Walkin On Water’ on December 13 at 2 PM KST (midnight EST).
Stay tuned for more updates on Stray Kids’ exciting journey as they continue to break boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide.
This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.
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