The group Stray Kids has risen to the top of the U.S. Billboard main album chart, the 'Billboard 200,' with their new mini album 'THIS & THAT.' By claiming No. 1 for the ninth consecutive time, they have once again broken the record for the most No. 1 albums by a group in the 21st century.

■ 369,000 Units in First Week... Their Best-Ever U.S. Sales

According to a preview article released by Billboard, Stray Kids recorded a total of 369,000 units with their new album 'THIS & THAT,' earning the top spot on the 'Billboard 200' chart dated August 22. This figure represents a 25% increase over their previous release, marking their best first-week U.S. sales to date.

■ Tied with Taylor Swift... Shoulder to Shoulder with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones

With this achievement, Stray Kids are now tied with Taylor Swift for the most No. 1 albums among all artists of the 2020s. Among groups in history, they now stand shoulder to shoulder with the Rolling Stones, following the Beatles. Notably, they became the artist to reach nine No. 1 albums in the shortest time since the Beatles, proving their unrivaled standing in the global music market.

■ Full Credit on All Tracks by 3RACHA... 3,289,269 Copies in First-Week Sales on Hanteo Chart

The group's in-house producing team 3RACHA contributed credits to all tracks on the album, raising its level of completeness. All eight songs, including the title track 'This & That,' have received positive public response for their trendy music and chill mood. First-week sales on the Hanteo Chart reached 3,289,269 copies, an increase of more than 1 million over their previous release, proving the album's commercial success.

■ Straight to No. 1 with Every Album Since 'ODDINARY' in 2022

Since 'ODDINARY' in 2022, Stray Kids have gone straight to the top of the Billboard 200 with every release, writing new history with each album and elevating the pride of K-pop. As they continue this century-defining glory, music fans around the world are focusing their attention on their future moves.

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