Stray Kids and SEVENTEEN delivered standout performances in the global music market last year.

On February 18 (KST), the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) unveiled its Global Artist Chart 2025, revealing the Top 20 artists worldwide.

The annual ranking aggregates worldwide physical album sales, digital downloads, and streaming figures across all formats.

Stray Kids secured the No. 2 position, becoming the only K-pop act to enter the Top 10 this year. It marks their highest ranking since first appearing on the Global Artist Chart in 2022.

SEVENTEEN placed No. 14. Although the group dropped from last year's No. 3 ranking, they achieved a significant milestone by charting for five consecutive years.

Meanwhile, Taylor Swift claimed the No. 1 spot for a record-extending sixth time. Drake, The Weeknd, and Bad Bunny also appeared in the rankings.