STRAY KIDS
STRAY KIDS sets a new record in France and rises to the top.
According to recent data compiled by Luminate, a platform specializing in music and entertainment statistics, BILLBOARD FRANCE revealed that STRAY KIDS ranked No. 1 on the “TOP 10 MOST-STREAMED K-POP GROUPS IN FRANCE IN 2025” list.
BILLBOARD FRANCE stated:
“STRAY KIDS, who sold out the Stade de France twice on July 26 and 27 (local time), have become the most-streamed K-pop group in France in 2025. BTS and BLACKPINK followed in the rankings.”
This solidifies STRAY KIDS’ status as global record makers, setting multiple milestones in France. As BILLBOARD FRANCE highlighted, as part of their world tour < DOMINATE >, the group held two sold-out shows at the iconic Stade de France, drawing a total of 120,000 fans over two days. These were the largest K-pop concerts ever held in France, breaking the all-time attendance record for Korean artists at that venue.
The group continues to enjoy sustained popularity in France. In July 2023, they became the first K-pop act to headline the major music festival Lollapalooza Paris, thrilling approximately 60,000 attendees. In January 2024, they made history as the first K-pop boy group to participate in the “Pièces Jaunes” charity campaign, hosted by Brigitte Macron, the First Lady of France, where they delivered a stunning performance.
Additionally, in the “TOP 200 ALBUMS OF 2023” chart released by the SNEP (Syndicat National de l’Édition Phonographique), their 3rd studio album ★★★★★ (5-STAR) ranked 52nd, and their mini-album “樂-STAR (ROCK-STAR)” came in at 135th, making them the best-selling K-pop albums in France in 2023.
Furthermore, STRAY KIDS are set to make its comeback on August 22 with the release of their 4th studio album “KARMA” and the title track “Ceremony”. Having already made K-pop history with 54 concerts across 34 regions worldwide, including France, STRAY KIDS are ready to take over summer 2025 once again.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: Billoard France, Luminate, SNS STRAY KIDS
