Stray Kids Hits 20 Million YouTube Subscribers, Marks a New Milestone in K-pop
Stray Kids has once again solidified their global presence by surpassing 20 million subscribers on their official YouTube channel as of April 30. This feat makes them the third K-pop artist in history to reach this milestone, showcasing their ever-growing impact worldwide.
To celebrate, the group shared a special video and image on their social media platforms, featuring highlights from their most memorable YouTube moments. In the video, the members reminisced about their favorite videos, Shorts, live clips, and even shared their top self-produced content picks with their fans, known as Stay.
Across their YouTube channel, Stray Kids delivers a variety of engaging content—from behind-the-scenes tour footage featured in SKZ-TALKER GO! to the humorous variety series SKZ CODE and heartfelt performances in SONG by. An impressive 14 of their music and B-side concept videos have surpassed ten million views, further proving their loyal global following.
In a testament to their worldwide popularity, Stray Kids was recently nominated for two major categories at the upcoming 2025 American Music Awards, including Favorite K-pop Artist and Favorite Soundtrack for their song “Come Play” featured in the Netflix anime series Arcane Season 2 soundtrack.
The momentum continues as Stray Kids prepares to release their third Japanese mini-album Hollow on June 18. Meanwhile, their largest concert series to date—the Stray Kids World Tour—includes 55 performances across 34 cities. The tour marks their first appearance in Japan stadiums and will stretch from Seattle on May 24 to Rome on July 30, aiming to draw over 2.2 million attendees, a record-breaking accomplishment for a K-pop act.
With skyrocketing digital reach, international recognition, and unprecedented touring record, Stray Kids is undoubtedly leading a new global wave of K-pop power.
