Stray Kids’ highly anticipated comeback has translated almost immediately into global chart dominance, with their new mini album “THIS & THAT” and its title track “This & That” launching at the top of major streaming and download rankings across multiple territories.
According to the music coverage by Soompi, the momentum arrived at a sprinting pace. By the morning of August 8 KST, “THIS & THAT” had already reached No. 1 on iTunes Top Albums charts in at least 32 different regions. The reported list includes major markets such as Canada, Brazil, and France, illustrating the breadth of the group’s early international reach. These numbers point to a release that didn’t merely trend regionally, but spread quickly across continents.
The album’s impact was echoed by performance on iTunes Top Songs charts, where “This & That,” the title track, also climbed to No. 1 in many places. The same report cites countries including Argentina, Peru, and Singapore among the regions where the track secured top placement, signaling that listeners were not only buying or streaming the album but also gravitating to the single as a breakout centerpiece.
Timing appears to be a key factor in the scale of the results. Soompi reports that Stray Kids released “THIS & THAT” and its title track on August 7 at 1 p.m. KST, and that the EP as well as the song “This & That” surged to the top of charts in numerous countries almost immediately after launch. Such rapid upward movement typically reflects a combination of pre-release anticipation and concentrated early listening, when fans coordinate streaming and purchases shortly after availability.
The scale described—No. 1 positions across at least 32 iTunes album regions within roughly a day—suggests the group’s comeback is landing with particular force in a wide range of national markets rather than being confined to a handful of fan-strong countries. While iTunes chart placements are only one dimension of global performance, they provide a clear snapshot of where audiences are actively purchasing digital music at the time of release.
Beyond the iTunes chart figures, Stray Kids’ comeback presence also appears to be reinforced by platform visibility. The YouTube app’s listing includes a featured entry for “Stray Kids ‘This & That’,” explicitly pointing users toward the group’s new music video and framing it as a current highlight within the app’s event-style promotion. That type of prominent surfacing can amplify discovery and help translate chart activity into broader reach, especially for viewers who may not have followed every release update leading up to launch. (News Source)
Chart success can also interact with community-driven listening culture. Stationhead, a platform built around synchronized listening and streaming, displays Stray Kids among the artists featured on its site, alongside a roster of other major acts. The presence of the group on such a platform aligns with how modern fandoms often organize live streams, repeat listens, and coordinated engagement to drive visibility during the crucial first days of a release. (Stationhead)
Apple’s music ecosystem further contextualizes the way the public encounters new releases. The Apple Music web player lists multiple regional “Top 25” and “Daily Top 100” views, reflecting how listeners can encounter trending tracks and albums in curated rankings across cities and countries. While the verified snippets provided do not quantify Stray Kids’ placements in these specific Apple Music charts, the interface itself underscores the availability of cross-region discovery tools that can contribute to rapid audience uptake once a comeback goes live. (Apple Music – Web Player)
Taken together, the evidence portrays a comeback that is not only attracting mainstream attention but also producing measurable, fast-moving outcomes in digital charts. The iTunes No. 1 status for both the EP and the title track points to a release package strong enough to satisfy different listening preferences: album-focused fans and single-track listeners alike.
For Stray Kids, “THIS & THAT” arrives at a moment where online music consumption is highly responsive to immediate fan engagement. The reported placements across Canada, Brazil, France, Argentina, Peru, and Singapore—plus additional regions bringing the album to at least 32 No. 1s—indicate that the group’s influence spans a diverse set of markets with distinct media ecosystems and listening habits.
As the chart race moves forward beyond the first day, the durability of this early surge will likely become the next major question. Initial rankings often reflect pre-release anticipation and concentrated early listening, but sustaining top positions typically requires ongoing visibility, repeat plays, and continued discovery. The prominence of the music video on YouTube-facing interfaces and the relevance of platform-based listening communities could play supporting roles as the rollout continues. (Soompi)
For now, Stray Kids can point to a clear early headline: their latest mini album and title track have demonstrated remarkable global pull within hours of release, topping iTunes charts across dozens of regions and reaching No. 1 on song rankings in multiple countries. With the comeback already making a striking international statement, the next phase will be watching whether the momentum keeps climbing as more listeners join the rollout.
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