Stray Kids just hit another milestone! Their hit song "Thunderous" has officially been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This makes it their 6th RIAA Gold certification overall!

"Thunderous," the title track from their 2021 album NOEASY, has now sold over 500,000 units in the U.S. The RIAA's Gold certification is a big deal, showing just how much love Stray Kids is getting stateside.

But that's not all—Stray Kids already has five other RIAA Gold certifications. Their singles "God's Menu," "MANIAC," and "Back Door" also went Gold, and their albums ★★★★★ (5-STAR) and 樂-STAR earned the same honor.

"Thunderous" isn't just a fan favorite; it's become one of the group's signature tracks. The song's powerful beats and bold lyrics have made a huge impact globally, and the music video, showcasing their intense performances, has been a hit with fans everywhere.

And the success doesn't stop there! On July 19, their mini-album ATE surpassed 3 million sales on the Circle Chart, earning it a Triple Million certification. Plus, it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking Stray Kids' fifth consecutive No. 1 album.

With all this success, Stray Kids is gearing up for their biggest world tour yet, "Stray Kids World Tour ." They’ll kick off the tour with four sold-out shows at Seoul’s KSPO Dome starting August 24, setting the stage for another epic chapter in their career.

Stay tuned, STAYs! Stray Kids is unstoppable!

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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