# Stray Kids Go Triple Million: Circle Chart’s Latest Certifications Are a Sales Masterclass

URL: https://technosports.co.in/stray-kids-go-triple-million-circle-charts-latest/  
Published: 2026-10-21  
Updated: 2026-10-21  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Certification season is here, and this month’s Circle Chart batch is a big one. One group crossed three million copies, and several others reached million and platinum milestones. Here’s the full rundown.

## What the Certifications Mean on Stray Kids?

The [Circle Chart](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_Chart) certification system, introduced in 2018 by the Korea Music Content Industry Association, applies to music released on or after January 1, 2018. Albums earn platinum at 250,000 sales, and a “million” certification at one million copies or more. According to Soompi, this month’s batch includes some of the biggest names in K-pop.

![Stray Kids](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/10/stray-kids-2-1.jpg)

![Stray Kids](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/10/Stray-Kids-5-1024x188.jpg)

![Stray Kids](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/10/Stray-Kids-6-1024x127.jpg)

## Stray Kids: The Full List

| Artist | Release | Certification | Sales |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Stray Kids** | “THIS & THAT” (regular) | Triple Million | 3M+ |
| Stray Kids | “THIS & THAT” (FANS version) | Platinum | 250K+ |
| **ENHYPEN** | “THE SIN : BLISS” (regular) | Million | 1M+ |
| ENHYPEN | “THE SIN : BLISS” (Weverse) | Platinum | 250K+ |
| **ATEEZ** | “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5” | Million | 1M+ |
| **ALPHA DRIVE ONE** | “UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST” | Triple Platinum | 750K+ |
| **NCT 127** | “BLINGY” | Triple Platinum | 750K+ |
| **CORTIS** | “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES” (Weverse) | Double Platinum | 500K+ |
| **NEXZ** | “SAUCIN’” | Platinum | 250K+ |
| **10CM** | “To Reach You” (streaming) | Platinum | 100M+ streams |

## The Highlights

**Stray Kids lead the pack.** More than 3 million copies of the regular version of “THIS & THAT” earned the group a triple million certification. The FANS version added a platinum on top, so one release brought two honours.

**ENHYPEN and ATEEZ cross the million mark.** ENHYPEN’s regular edition and ATEEZ’s latest mini album both passed one million copies. ENHYPEN’s Weverse version also picked up platinum.

**ALPHA DRIVE ONE and NCT 127 tie at triple platinum.** Each passed 750,000 copies. For ALPHA DRIVE ONE, it’s an especially strong moment, as the group is also teasing its new single “Talk to me.”

**Rookies and rising acts are on the board.** CORTIS reached double platinum for the Weverse version of their debut EP, and NEXZ earned platinum for “SAUCIN’.”

**A streaming milestone too.** Outside the album categories, 10CM’s “To Reach You” went platinum for passing 100 million streams.

## Why It Matters?

Physical album sales remain one of the clearest signals of fan commitment in K-pop. A million certification isn’t just a number: it means a lot of people chose to own the music, not just stream it.

What stands out this month is the range. You have veteran powerhouses, mid-career groups and debut-era acts on the same list. That tells you demand is spread across the whole industry rather than concentrated in one place.

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## Conclusion

The biggest takeaway is how much fan energy there is right now. Triple million for one act, million for two others, and multiple platinum levels besides is a healthy month by any measure. If the trend continues, the year-end charts are going to be fun to watch.

## FAQs

Q1. How many sales are needed for platinum and million certifications?

Circle Chart certifies albums platinum at 250,000 sales. A “million” certification goes to albums that sell one million copies or more.

Q2. Which artist earned the highest certification this month?

Stray Kids earned triple million for the regular version of “THIS & THAT,” with over 3 million copies sold.