Stray Kids and TWICE Receive RIAA Platinum Certifications, Writing New Chapters in K-Pop History

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced on the 27th (local time) via its official website that Stray Kids’ “God’s Menu” and TWICE’s “Strategy” have each sold over 1 million digital singles in the United States, earning them platinum certifications. The RIAA grants certifications based on digital single and album sales, awarding gold for 500,000 or more units sold, platinum for 1 million or more, multi-platinum for 2 million or more, and diamond for 10 million or more. This marks the first time Stray Kids and TWICE have received RIAA platinum certifications. In particular, TWICE achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first K-pop girl group to receive a platinum certification from an American music organization. In addition to the platinum certification, Stray Kids also obtained five additional gold certifications. Their full-length album “Karma” received a gold certification in the album category, while four of their singles—“Case 143,” “S-Class,” “Lalalala,” and “ChickchickBoom”—were certified gold. Meanwhile, Jennie of BLACKPINK earned a gold certification in the single category for her solo song “Extra-L.”