Stray Kids Album “Hop” Debuts at Number One on Billboard 200

Record-Breaking Achievement

Stray Kids’ new album “Hop” has soared to the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart, marking the K-pop group as the first act to debut at Number One with their first six charting albums. This remarkable feat solidifies their position as one of the most successful K-pop groups in the industry.

Previous Success

Prior to “Hop,” Stray Kids achieved Number One debuts with their albums “Oddinary,” “Maxident,” “Rock-Star,” and “5-Star.” Earlier in the year, they also topped the chart with “ATE.” Surpassing their own record, Stray Kids have surpassed the late DMX, with whom they were previously tied, as each of their first six entries debuted at Number One.

Chart Performance

“Hop” entered the chart with 187,000 equivalent album units, with 176,000 in album sales, 10,000 from streaming equivalent albums, and 1,000 in track equivalent albums, as reported by Luminate.

Top Five Albums

Joining Stray Kids in the top five are familiar names that have previously reached Number One on the chart. Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” holds steady at Number Two with 100,000 album units, while Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” drops to Number Three with 85,000 units sold. Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” climbs to Number Four, and Michael Bublé’s “Christmas” moves up to Number Five with 68,000 units sold.

Holiday Favorites

In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, Bing Crosby’s “Ultimate Christmas” jumps to Number Six with 65,000 units, and Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas” rises to Number 10 with 56,000 equivalent album units, rounding out the top 10.

FAQs

Q: How many albums has Stray Kids debuted at Number One with?

A: Stray Kids have debuted at Number One with all six of their charting albums.

Q: Who did Stray Kids surpass with their chart-topping record?

A: Stray Kids surpassed the late DMX, as each of their first six entries debuted at Number One.

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