Stray Kids earn six new RIAA certifications

SEOUL, November 27 (AJP) - K-pop boy band Stray Kids received six new certifications from the U.S. Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on Wednesday.

They earned a "gold" certification for their latest album "Karma," after selling over 500,000 copies in the U.S. since its release in August this year, bringing their total certified albums to six, including the previous ones like "Ate," "Maxident," and "5-Star."

They also received four more certifications for their singles such as "Case-143," "Chk Chk Boom," "Lalalala," and "S-Class."

Additionally, "God's Menu," the lead track from their album "Go Live" released in June 2020, earned their first “platinum” certification after selling over one million copies there.

Originally created to recognize artists and track recording sales, the certification programs "have come to stand as a benchmark of success for any artist - whether they've just released their first song or a greatest hits album," according to the RIAA.

Meanwhile, Stray Kids continue to make history on the Billboard 200 chart, as "Karma" ranks 45th this week, marking 13 consecutive weeks in the top 100.

* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.