By: Michael Jacobs – Senior Correspondent | JRL CHARTS K-POP News
SEOUL, KORREA — (October 24, 2026) — K-Pop powerhouse Stray Kids has achieved another major commercial milestone as the group’s mini album THIS & THAT officially surpassed three million copies sold, earning a prestigious Triple Million certification from South Korea’s Circle Chart.
The achievement reinforces Stray Kids’ position among K-Pop’s leading physical album sellers, with their devoted international fandom, known as STAYs, continuing to drive extraordinary demand for the group’s music.
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According to the Korea Popular Music Industry Association’s October certification announcement, the regular edition of THIS & THAT earned Triple Million status, while the separately tracked FANS edition received Platinum certification after surpassing 250,000 copies.
Stray Kids Dominate With Two Major Album Certifications
The group’s success extends beyond a single album edition.
Circle Chart’s August 2026 physical album rankings placed THIS & THAT at No. 1 with approximately 3.28 million copies sold during the month. The FANS edition separately ranked No. 5 with approximately 494,000 copies.
Together, those August figures demonstrate the enormous demand for the release across multiple formats, although Circle Chart certifies each edition separately.
The achievement also highlights Stray Kids’ substantial digital presence. Their official YouTube channel has more than 25.5 million subscribers, according to the audience figure supplied for this report, connecting the eight-member group with an enormous international audience.
ENHYPEN, ATEEZ and CORTIS Join the Celebration
Stray Kids weren’t the only K-Pop stars celebrating Circle Chart milestones.
ENHYPEN received Million certification for THE SIN : BLISS, while its Weverse edition earned Platinum status.
ATEEZ also secured Million certification for GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5.
Meanwhile, CORTIS achieved Double Platinum certification for the Weverse edition of COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, surpassing 500,000 copies.
NCT 127 and ALPHA DRIVE ONE earned Triple Platinum certifications, while NEXZ secured Platinum recognition for SAUCIN’.
STAYs Keep Stray Kids’ Global Momentum Alive
For Stray Kids, the latest achievement underscores the continuing importance of dedicated fandoms in the international K-Pop market.
Physical album purchases, collectible editions and fan-driven promotional campaigns remain powerful components of the industry’s commercial model, even as streaming platforms and social media introduce Korean artists to new audiences worldwide.
With another Triple Million certification secured, Stray Kids have added a significant achievement to their expanding commercial record.
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Album:
This & That (2026)
Record Label:
JYP Entertainment (South Korea)
Republic Records (United States)
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