Stray Kids earned 2024 Billboard Music Awards nominations in Top Duo/Group, Top K-Pop Album, and Top Global K-Pop Artist. They achieved record-breaking recognition with two albums nominated in one category, expanding their influence beyond K-pop. Stray Kids’ Billboard chart success and global awards cement their status as a leading K-pop group.
Stray Kids at the Billboard Music Awards
Stray Kids has been nominated for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) for the second year in a row, solidifying their growing global influence. According to Billboard’s official social media announcement on October 25 (local time), the group has been shortlisted in the categories of Top Duo/Group, Top K-Pop Album, and Top Global K-Pop Artist. Last year, Stray Kids earned nominations in the latter two categories. This year, they added the Top Duo/Group category, highlighting their expanding recognition beyond the K-pop genre.
Stray Kids’ Billboard History and Recent Achievements
In 2023, Stray Kids won their first Billboard Music Award in the Top K-Pop Album category for their third full-length album, ★★★★★ (5-STAR). This victory made them the first fourth-generation K-pop boy group to win in this category. They also became only the second boy group overall to achieve this feat.
For the 2024 BBMAs, they have set another record as the only K-pop artist with two albums nominated in the same category. These albums are the mini-albums 樂-STAR and ATE. Competing in the Top Duo/Group category, they face internationally renowned acts like Blink-182, Coldplay, Fuerza Regida, and Linkin Park. They continues to elevate their global status through these remarkable achievements.
Stray Kids and Billboard Chart Dominance
Stray Kids has built an impressive legacy on Billboard charts, consistently ranking high across major categories. Starting with their mini-album ODDINARY in 2022, they achieved five consecutive No. 1 positions on the Billboard 200 with subsequent releases, including MAXIDENT (2022), ★★★★★ (5-STAR) (2023), 樂-STAR (2023), and ATE (2024). The group also broke new ground on the Hot 100, entering the chart with 樂-STAR’s title track “樂 (Rock),” making them the first fourth-generation K-pop boy group to do so. They further climbed the chart with the digital single Lose My Breath featuring Charlie Puth and ATE’s title track “Chk Chk Boom,” which peaked at No. 49, setting a new record for the group.
Recognition Beyond K-pop
Stray Kids has earned recognition outside the traditional K-pop categories, showcasing their versatility and artistry. In 2023, they won Best K-Pop at the MTV Video Music Awards for ★★★★★ (5-STAR)’s title track “S-Class.” This success continued in 2024 with victories at the People’s Choice Awards and the iHeartRadio Music Awards. Notably, the group also earned a Grammy nomination for the Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for the song “SLASH,” featured in the Deadpool & Wolverine soundtrack. This nomination demonstrates their increasing influence in the broader global music industry.
Korean and International Reception
The news of Stray Kids’ nominations sparked widespread excitement on Korean online platforms like instiz, where fans and casual listeners alike celebrated the group’s achievements. Many expressed pride in seeing the group nominated in categories that extend beyond the K-pop genre. However, discussions also touched on Stray Kids’ reduced popularity in Korea following allegations of school violence involving member Hyunjin. Despite this, the group’s strategic focus on international activities has brought them remarkable success. Fans eagerly anticipate potential wins at the BBMAs, underscoring Stray Kids’ status as a global music powerhouse.
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