Stray Kids proved its global popularity. More than 500,000 copies of its previous work have been sold in the U.S. alone.
The US Record Industry Association (RIAA) released additional certified works of "Gold & Platinum" on its website on the 2nd (Korea Standard Time).
Stray Kids is certified gold with the title track "MANIAC" from their 6th mini album "ODDINARY." "MANIAC" is counted as a single.
RIAA qualifies based on single and album sales in the U.S. Gold (over 500,000), Platinum (over 1 million), and Multi Platinum (over 2 million).
Stray Kids has produced its fourth RIAA gold certified work. Earlier, "GOD's Menu" (single), "5-Star" and "Rock Star" were on the list.
"MANIAC" is a song that contains the sound of abnormalities shouting at the world demanding normalcy. It was produced by the group's production team "3RACHA."
It was selected as one of the best K-pop songs of 2022 by Billboard. "ODDINARY," which includes "MANIAC," topped the Billboard 200 main album chart.
Meanwhile, Stray Kids is making a comeback this summer. They will release their new digital single "Lose My Breath" at 1 p.m. on the 10th.
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<Translated by=Meenyoung Lee>