Stray Kids' mini album ATE is making waves as the best-selling K-Pop album in the United States this year!

On October 6th, JYP Entertainment shared the exciting news that ATE, released on July 19, has achieved the highest sales for a K-Pop album in the U.S. as of September.

It is currently ranked fourth globally, following big names like Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department, Travis Scott’s Days Before Rodeo, and Billie Eilish’s HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.

The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart on August 3, making Stray Kids the first group ever to have five consecutive No. 1 entries. They have also topped several global charts, including the French Recording Industry Album Chart and Belgium's UltraTop Album Top 200 Chart.

Recently, they held their No. 1 spot on the Billboard and International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's Greek Album Chart for seven weeks, setting a new record for K-Pop and Asian artists.

Stray Kids will also be attending the "American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special" on October 6, where they will join other world-famous artists.

The group is currently on their new world tour, DOMINATE, connecting with their fans, known as "Stay." The tour kicked off in August with a sold-out show at the KSPO DOME in Seoul. They recently wrapped up a concert at the National Stadium in Singapore on September 28.

Next, they will hold a solo concert at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, on October 19, followed by shows in Sydney on October 26. They will also perform in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Tokyo, Manila in the Philippines, and Macau in November.

In December, they will continue the tour in Osaka, Japan, Bangkok, Thailand, and Jakarta, Indonesia, before finishing in Hong Kong in January. More locations in Latin America, North America, and Europe will be announced 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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