South Korean boy band Stray Kids released their fourth studio album, "KARMA," on August 22, 2025, accompanied by the music video for the lead single "CEREMONY." The video features a cameo by five-time League of Legends World Champion Faker and has been described as their fastest moving and most powerful visual to date. "CEREMONY" quickly gained traction, trending at number one worldwide on YouTube and X (formerly Twitter). The album "KARMA" debuted strongly, securing the top new entry position at number one on the Worldwide and European iTunes album charts. It also ranked number two and number one respectively on the Worldwide and European Apple Music album charts, with number one positions on iTunes in 36 countries. Additionally, "KARMA" sold over two million copies within its first day of release. The release has been covered by major music outlets including Billboard, which highlighted the cinematic and sporty style of the "CEREMONY" video. Alongside Stray Kids' success, Doja Cat's new single "Jealous Type" entered the top 10 on the US iTunes chart and ranked number four on Worldwide and European iTunes song charts, also trending at number three worldwide on YouTube with over 1.7 million views.
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