Stray Kids concludes their 'dominATE' global tour, set to unveil their fourth studio album this month
Stray Kids, the popular South Korean boy band, made history on August 22, 2025, with the release of their fourth studio album, "Karma." The album surpassed 2 million copies sold within 24 hours, setting a 2025 record as the fastest K-pop group to reach this milestone that year [1][2][4][5].
The lead single, "Ceremony," also performed exceptionally well globally, charting on Spotify's Daily Top Songs Global chart and driving over 18 million streams on release day [2][3].
As part of their "Dominate World Tour," Stray Kids have been enjoying tremendous success. The North American leg of the tour grossed approximately $76.2 million, making it the best-selling and highest-grossing North American leg for any K-pop tour [4]. This underscores their strong global live performance impact.
The European leg of the tour has also been successful, with Stray Kids continuing to captivate audiences across the continent.
To engage fans even further, Stray Kids have introduced immersive experiences tied to "Karma." These include the Spotify STAYdium events held in Seoul, Jakarta, and Tokyo in August 2025. These events featured interactive zones and exclusive fan missions celebrating the band's journey and connection with their fans, known as STAY [3].
While there were no recent reports detailing charitable works by Stray Kids in 2025, the provided information highlights their artistic achievements, global touring success, and innovative fan engagement during the "Karma" promotion cycle.
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[1] Billboard
[2] Spotify
[3] Stray Kids Official Website
[4] Pollstar
[5] Forbes
The success of Stray Kids' fourth studio album, "Karma," transcended the K-pop industry, with "Ceremony," the lead single, charting globally and breaking streaming records on Spotify. As part of their "Dominate World Tour," Stray Kids demonstrated their influence in the entertainment business by garnering the highest grossing North American leg for any K-pop tour and captivating audiences during the European leg. Additionally, innovative fan engagement initiatives tied to "Karma," such as the Spotify STAYdium events, showcased their forward-thinking business strategies in the music entertainment sector.
