Stray Kids' mini album "ATE" has made history by becoming the K-Pop album with the highest sales in the United States as of 2024. Released on July 19, "ATE" has taken the lead on the sales charts for K-Pop albums in the U.S. as of September 30. It has even outperformed albums by major artists like Taylor Swift, Travis Scott, and Billie Eilish, ranking fourth worldwide and showing just how popular Stray Kids really are.

The mini album's continued success helped it reach No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard main chart, the "Billboard 200," on August 3, making Stray Kids the first group in the world to achieve five consecutive No. 1 entries since they debuted on the chart. "ATE" has also topped charts in other countries, including the SNEP album chart in France and the Belgium Ultratop Album Top 200 chart. Recently, it has held the top spot on the Billboard and International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) Greek album chart for seven weeks in a row, making Stray Kids the only K-Pop and Asian artist to reach this milestone.

Keeping up their momentum, Stray Kids will be attending the "American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special" on October 6. They will perform alongside big names like Mariah Carey, Green Day, Brad Paisley, and more, making it an exciting event for fans.

Other stars joining the lineup include Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Lopez, Samuel L. Jackson, and Smokey Robinson, raising excitement for Stray Kids' performance as they represent "Global Top Artists" at this important celebration.

Meanwhile, Stray Kids are busy with their new world tour, "Stray Kids World Tour ." They held sold-out concerts at the KSPO DOME in Seoul on August 24-25 and 31-September 1. On September 28, they made history as the first 4th generation K-Pop group to perform at the National Stadium in Singapore. Their upcoming concerts include shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Kaohsiung, Tokyo, Manila, Macau, Osaka, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Hong Kong, with plans to expand the tour into Latin America, North America, and Europe soon.

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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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