Stray Kids is making headlines once again with their latest single 'Chk Chk Boom,' which has hit No. 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart!

Billboard announced on the 30th that Stray Kids’ new track, from their album ATE, debuted at No. 49 on the Hot 100 chart for the week of August 3rd (local time). This achievement marks their third entry on the chart and represents their highest position to date.

Stray Kids first made their Hot 100 debut in November 2023 with 'Rock (樂)' from their mini-album 樂-STAR (Rockstar), becoming the first fourth-generation K-pop boy group to do so. Their English single 'Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth)' also made a splash, reaching No. 90 in May. Now, with 'Chk Chk Boom,' they've solidified their status as a global powerhouse.

In addition to their Hot 100 success, their new album ATE has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 232,000 album units in its first week. Stray Kids has now achieved a monumental feat by securing the top spot on the Billboard 200 with five consecutive albums: ODDINARY (March 2022), MAXIDENT (October), ★★★★★ (5-STAR) (June 2023), 樂-STAR (November), and ATE. They are the first group to achieve this streak of five No. 1 albums, becoming the second artist globally to do so after DMX.

'Chk Chk Boom' has also made waves internationally, landing at No. 30 on the UK Official Chart's 'Official Singles Chart Top 100,' and ATE ranked at No. 62 on the 'Official Albums Chart Top 100.' The album topped the French Albums Chart (SNEP), hit No. 2 on the German Official Chart (July 26 - August 1), and No. 7 on the Dutch Albums Top 100 Chart (July 27).

Stray Kids will continue their summer dominance by headlining 'Lollapalooza Chicago' on August 2 and kicking off their largest world tour to date, 'Stray Kids World Tour ,' with concerts at the KSPO DOME (Olympic Gymnastics Arena) in Seoul on August 24-25 and August 31 - September 1.

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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