The group Stray Kids has received their third gold certification from the National Syndicate de Phonographiques de France (SNEP) for their mini-album ‘ATE’.

According to the official website of the National Syndicate de Phonographiques de France, Stray Kids‘ mini-album ‘ATE’, released in July 2024, sold over 50,000 units and received gold certification on November 28 (local time). Founded in 1922, the French Phonographic Association awards certifications based on album and single sales.

With this, Stray Kids has received their third gold certification from the French Phonographic Association, following their regular album ‘★★★★★ (5-STAR)’(Five Star) and mini-album ‘樂-STAR’(Rock Star).

They recently announced news of holding large-scale stadium concerts in Latin America, North America, and Europe as the second plan for their world tour ‘Stray Kids World Tour ’(〈Dominate〉). Since the tickets for these concerts went on sale, solo concerts in 10 regions in total including Santiago, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Lima, Mexico City, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, and Paris have sold out. Accordingly, they confirmed to hold additional concerts in Santiago on March 27, 2025, Sao Paulo on April 6, London on July 19, and Paris on the 27, showing their presence as a ‘global stadium artist’.

Stray Kids, who will perform on stage in a total of 25 stadiums including the 1st and 2nd venues for this tour, will continue their worldwide activities by performing 48 times in 32 regions around the world.

On Friday, December 13 at 2 PM (0 AM EST), they will officially release their new album SKZHOP HIPTAPE ‘合 (HOP)’ (합 (합)) and the title song ‘Walkin On Water’ (워킨 오와 물).

Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com