Five trophies. Five different music shows. Zero signs of slowing down. Stray Kids took their 5th win for “This That” on KBS’s “Music Bank” on August 22, 2026! The self-producing powerhouse from JYP Entertainment continues their absolutely dominant summer run, adding a prestigious Music Bank K-Chart trophy to a collection that now spans every major music show.
With “This That” now winning on M Countdown, Show Champion, Music Core, Inkigayo, AND Music Bank — Stray Kids has achieved the rare feat of winning across virtually every major platform in a single promotional cycle. STAYs, this is what complete domination looks like.
Stray Kids Wins on Music Bank — August 22 Episode Recap
Music Bank is KBS’s flagship music show airing every Friday. The K-Chart determines the weekly winner through a combination of digital music scores, physical album sales, broadcast scores, and viewer preferences — making it one of K-pop’s most balanced and credible ranking systems.
This week’s top nominees and results:
| Rank | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 K-Chart Winner | Stray Kids | This That |
| Nominee | ENHYPEN | — |
| Nominee | MIMI | — |
| Nominee | — | — |
| Nominee | — | — |
This marks Stray Kids’ 5th win for “This That” — and their first Music Bank trophy of this promotional cycle. The K-Chart win is particularly meaningful because Music Bank’s scoring system weighs digital performance heavily alongside physical sales, making wins on this show a strong indicator of genuine public popularity.
“This That” Win Streak — All 5 Trophies
| Win # | Music Show | Date | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 1st Win | Show Champion | Earlier in August | MBC M |
| 🏆 2nd Win | M Countdown | August 14, 2026 | Mnet |
| 🏆 3rd Win | Music Core | August 16, 2026 | MBC |
| 🏆 4th Win | M Countdown | August 21, 2026 | Mnet |
| 🏆 5th Win | Music Bank | August 22, 2026 | KBS |
Five wins across FOUR different music shows demonstrates comprehensive chart dominance — not just strength on a single platform. Stray Kids has proven that “This That” performs well across every scoring system, whether it weights digital streaming (Inkigayo), fan voting (M Countdown), or balanced metrics (Music Bank).
Why the Music Bank Win Matters Most
Among K-pop’s six major music shows, Music Bank holds a special significance. Its K-Chart system is considered one of the most credible because of its balanced scoring:
| Criteria | Weight | What It Measures |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Music Score | Major | Streaming + downloads across all platforms |
| Physical Album Sales | Significant | Hanteo + retail tracking |
| Broadcast Score | Moderate | KBS airplay and appearances |
| Viewer Preference | Minor | Online engagement metrics |
The heavy digital weighting means fandom-only voting power isn’t enough to win — you need genuine streaming numbers and public recognition. Stray Kids’ Music Bank victory confirms that “This That” is resonating beyond just the STAY fandom.
This Week’s Music Bank Performances — Stacked Lineup
The August 22 episode featured an exciting mix of acts:
Featured Performances
| Artist | Song | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Stray Kids | This That | 🏆 K-Chart Winner — 5th win |
| ENHYPEN | — | Six-member era promotions continue |
| MIMI | — | Solo/debut stage |
| Additional artists | — | Various comeback and promotional stages |
The presence of ENHYPEN — one of HYBE’s most popular boy groups currently promoting in their six-member era — as a nominee against Stray Kids underscores just how competitive August 2026’s music show landscape has been.
“This That” — The Song Dominating Summer 2026
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Song | This That |
| Artist | Stray Kids |
| Produced By | 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Changbin, Han) |
| Music Show Wins | 5 (and counting) |
| Music Shows Won On | Show Champion, M Countdown (×2), Music Core, Music Bank |
| Chart Performance | Strong domestic + international |
| Billboard | World Albums charting — consistent 2026 presence |
| YouTube | MV accumulating views rapidly |
| iTunes | No. 1 in multiple regions |
“This That” represents everything Stray Kids does best — a self-produced track with aggressive energy, intricate rap sections, and the kind of hook that burrows into your brain and refuses to leave. The fact that all lyrics and composition came from the members themselves makes every win a personal creative triumph.
The Self-Production Factor — Why Every Win Means More
Stray Kids’ 3RACHA production unit (Bang Chan, Changbin, Han) wrote, composed, and arranged “This That” — continuing their streak of self-producing every single Stray Kids title track.
| 3RACHA’s Role | What They Did |
|---|---|
| Songwriting | All lyrics written by members |
| Composition | Core melody and beat created by 3RACHA |
| Arrangement | Final production decisions made in-house |
| Vocal direction | Members guide their own vocal performances |
| Choreography input | Performance concepts shaped by member ideas |
When Stray Kids wins a music show, they’re not just winning as performers — they’re winning as songwriters, composers, and producers. This triple validation is something very few K-pop groups can claim, and it’s what makes their trophy collection uniquely meaningful.
ENHYPEN on the Same Stage — The 6-Member Era Continues
ENHYPEN’s appearance on this week’s Music Bank is significant in its own right. The group continues promoting as six members following Heeseung’s departure in March 2026, and their Music Bank stage demonstrates their commitment to moving forward.
| ENHYPEN Update | Detail |
|---|---|
| Current Members | Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, Ni-ki |
| Recent Milestone | “No Doubt” hit 100M YouTube views (August 2026) |
| Former Member | Heeseung — now solo as EVAN |
| Music Bank Appearance | Active promotions — competing for wins |
| Agency | BELIFT LAB (HYBE) |
Seeing ENHYPEN and Stray Kids on the same Music Bank episode — both 4th-gen powerhouses navigating different challenges — is a snapshot of K-pop’s current landscape in August 2026.
Stray Kids’ 2026 — The Trophy Year
The “This That” era has been Stray Kids’ most dominant promotional cycle in 2026:
| 2026 Achievement | Detail |
|---|---|
| “This That” — 5 music show wins | Dominant summer promotional run |
| Billboard World Albums | Consistent 2026 charting |
| Self-production streak | 3RACHA continues producing ALL title tracks |
| Global touring | Concert activities worldwide |
| Brand reputation | Top-tier boy group rankings |
| Brand ambassadorships | Major luxury + lifestyle endorsements |
| Music Bank 5th Win | August 22, 2026 — K-Chart champion |
Who Is Stray Kids? — Group Profile
Stray Kids (스트레이 키즈) is a South Korean boy group formed by JYP Entertainment through the 2017 reality show of the same name. The group consists of eight members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Group | Stray Kids (스트레이 키즈) |
| Agency | JYP Entertainment |
| Debut | March 25, 2018 |
| Fandom | STAY |
| Members | 8 (Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N) |
| Sub-unit | 3RACHA (producing unit: Bang Chan, Changbin, Han) |
| Concept | Self-producing — all members contribute to music creation |
| Signature | “Stray Kids everywhere all around the world!” |
The Members
| Member | Position | Notable Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Bang Chan | Leader, Vocalist, Producer | 3RACHA leader — architectural mastermind of every SKZ song |
| Lee Know | Main Dancer, Vocalist | Precision dancer — cat dad extraordinaire |
| Changbin | Main Rapper, Producer | 3RACHA — explosive rapid-fire rap delivery |
| Hyunjin | Main Dancer, Vocalist, Visual | Performance artist — calligraphy, painting, and dance |
| Han | Main Rapper, Vocalist, Producer | 3RACHA — most versatile member (rap + vocals) |
| Felix | Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper | Iconic deep voice — Australian-Korean duality |
| Seungmin | Main Vocalist | Vocal rock — consistently praised for live stability |
| I.N | Vocalist, Maknae | Growth arc from shy maknae to confident performer |
Stray Kids’ Music Show Win History — By the Numbers
Stray Kids has accumulated an extraordinary number of music show wins throughout their career. Here’s how “This That” fits into the bigger picture:
| Song | Year | Total Wins | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| God’s Menu | 2020 | Multiple | Breakthrough era — first major wins |
| Back Door | 2020 | Multiple | International breakthrough begins |
| Thunderous | 2021 | Multiple | Became signature song |
| MANIAC | 2022 | Multiple | Stadium-level recognition |
| S-Class | 2023 | Multiple | Summer mega-hit |
| LALALALA | 2023 | Multiple | Year-end domination |
| Lose My Breath (ft. Charlie Puth) | 2024 | Multiple | Cross-market collaboration |
| Chk Chk Boom | 2024 | Multiple | Continued momentum |
| This That | 2026 | 5 wins (ongoing) | Summer 2026 domination |
The consistency is staggering — every single Stray Kids comeback since “God’s Menu” in 2020 has earned multiple music show wins. “This That” continuing this streak with five trophies reinforces their position as one of K-pop’s most commercially dominant acts.
The Grand Slam Question — Can “This That” Win on Every Show?
With five wins already across four different shows, the question becomes: can Stray Kids achieve a full music show Grand Slam with “This That”?
| Music Show | Won? | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Show Champion | 🏆 Yes | Won |
| ✅ M Countdown | 🏆 Yes (×2) | Won twice |
| ✅ Music Core | 🏆 Yes | Won |
| ✅ Music Bank | 🏆 Yes | Won (August 22) |
| ❓ Inkigayo | TBA | Possible this Sunday |
| ❓ The Show | TBA | Possible if still promoting |
If Stray Kids wins on Inkigayo this Sunday (August 23), they would achieve what’s known as a “music show sweep” — winning on every major music program during a single promotional cycle. This is one of K-pop’s most prestigious achievements, typically reserved for the biggest groups during their strongest eras.
The Encore Stage — Raw Emotion
As with every Music Bank win, Stray Kids performed an emotional encore stage after the K-Chart announcement. Their encore stages have become legendary in K-pop — known for their genuine emotional reactions, live vocal demonstrations, and the infectious joy that radiates between the members and STAYs in the audience.
The 5th win encore carries special weight — it’s the moment where five accumulated trophies become tangible, and both the group and fans can celebrate the full scope of “This That”‘s dominance.
Stray Kids’ encore stages serve a dual purpose: they’re celebrations for fans AND proof of live vocal ability. In an era where lip-sync accusations follow many K-pop groups, Stray Kids’ consistently strong encore vocals have become a point of pride for both the group and their fandom.
How “This That” Compares to Other 2026 Music Show Dominators
August 2026 has seen multiple groups competing fiercely for music show trophies:
| Artist | Song | Total 2026 Music Show Wins | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stray Kids | This That | 5 wins | Self-produced + massive global fandom |
| ILLIT | It’s Me | 3+ wins (June era) | Digital streaming dominance |
| tripleS | Baby Flower | 2 wins (June era) | 24-member power + strong sales |
| TREASURE | IF I | 1+ win (June era) | Million-seller + fastest 2026 MV to 100M |
| I.O.I | Suddenly | 1 win (June era) | 10th anniversary reunion momentum |
| Stray Kids leads August | — | Most wins in August 2026 | Dominant summer era |
Stray Kids’ five wins in August puts them at the top of the month’s music show trophy count — a commanding position that confirms “This That” as August 2026’s biggest boy group comeback.
The 3RACHA Legacy — Why Self-Production Keeps Winning
Every Stray Kids music show win is a win for self-production in K-pop. In an industry where most groups rely on external songwriters and producers, 3RACHA’s dominance proves that artistic authenticity and commercial success aren’t mutually exclusive.
| 3RACHA Achievement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title tracks produced | Every single one since debut |
| Total music show wins | Dozens across career — ALL for self-produced songs |
| Billboard charting | Self-produced songs competing globally |
| Critical recognition | Industry awards for composition + production |
| Fan trust | STAYs know every song is genuinely from the members |
| Industry influence | Inspired newer groups to pursue self-production |
3RACHA doesn’t just write songs — they write WINNING songs. And “This That” joining the list of self-produced five-win tracks is the latest proof that Stray Kids’ creative model works at the highest commercial level.
STAYs Worldwide — The Engine Behind 5 Wins
Five music show wins require coordinated effort across every time zone:
| Region | STAY Contribution | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | Domestic streaming + real-time live voting | Digital score + live vote points |
| 🇺🇸 Americas | Massive streaming + digital sales | Billboard metrics + global chart points |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Physical sales powerhouse | Album sales component |
| 🌍 Europe | Growing concert attendance + streaming | International chart presence |
| 🌏 Southeast Asia | Voting participation + social engagement | Fan vote components |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Felix’s homeland — dedicated fanbase | Streaming + purchasing support |
The global distribution means STAYs provide 24/7 support across all chart metrics simultaneously — when Korean fans sleep, American STAYs stream, and when Americans sleep, Asian and European STAYs take over. This around-the-clock cycle is a key competitive advantage.
What’s Next for Stray Kids?
With five wins secured, here’s what STAYs can look forward to:
| Upcoming | Expected |
|---|---|
| Inkigayo win attempt | August 23 (Sunday) — potential 6th win |
| Additional music show wins | Possible through remaining promotional period |
| Year-end award nominations | Strong contender for MAMA, MMA, GDA |
| Concert / tour activities | Ongoing global touring |
| Potential 2026 second comeback | Late 2026 possibility |
| JYP family stages | Year-end special stages with TWICE, ITZY, KickFlip |
| Variety show appearances | Continued media presence |
| KickFlip mentoring | JYP junior group often covers SKZ songs |
For a complete overview of Stray Kids’ career, discography, and achievements, visit the official Stray Kids Wikipedia page.
The Bottom Line
Stray Kids took their 5th win for “This That” on KBS’s Music Bank on August 22, 2026, adding to an already commanding trophy haul that spans Show Champion, M Countdown (twice), Music Core, and now Music Bank.
Five wins. Four different music shows. One self-produced masterpiece. In a summer where the competition included ENHYPEN, ILLIT, and dozens of actively promoting groups — Stray Kids proved once again that 3RACHA’s pen is mightier than any external production team, and the STAY fandom’s coordination is unmatched across K-pop.
“This That” isn’t just the song of August 2026. It’s the soundtrack of Stray Kids’ continued evolution from monster rookies to untouchable veterans — collecting trophies with the same relentless energy that defined “God’s Menu” four years ago.
Stray Kids everywhere. All around the world. Five trophies and counting. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🔥
👑 Congratulations, Stray Kids! The summer belongs to you.
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