Stray Kids Wins Album of the Year at 2025 MAMA Awards

Global K-pop group Stray Kids secured the prestigious “Album of the Year” (Daesang) at the 2025 MAMA AWARDS on November 29, 2025. The event, held at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, saw the group recognized for their monumental 4th full album, ‘Karma’. This major K-pop awards win caps off a year of unprecedented success for the group, cementing their status as leaders in the global music scene.

A Night of Triumph at the 2025 K-pop Awards

Stray Kids’ victories did not end with the grand prize. The group also proudly accepted the “FANS’ CHOICE MALE TOP 10” award, a testament to the unwavering support of their global fanbase, STAY. During their acceptance speech for Album of the Year, the members expressed profound gratitude and also took a moment to offer sincere condolences regarding a recent tragic incident in Hong Kong, showcasing their thoughtful nature even in a moment of celebration. They dedicated the honor to their fans, promising to continue delivering music that resonates with listeners worldwide.

A Powerful Performance by Stray Kids at MAMA

The group delivered a breathtaking performance that will be remembered as one of the night’s highlights. Their stage included a powerful medley of hits such as ‘CREED’, ‘Chk Chk Boom’, and ‘CEREMONY’. Fans were also treated to the premiere performance of ‘Sinseonnoreum’, a track from their latest album. The performance featured an electrifying solo dance break by Stray Kids HyunJin, who captivated the audience with his dynamic and precise movements, creating one of the most talked-about moments of the evening.

A Landmark Year for the Global K-pop Group

This Album of the Year award is a fitting conclusion to a banner year for Stray Kids. Their winning album, ‘Karma’, which was their first comeback album of 2025, set a new record by surpassing 3 million first-week sales, the highest figure for any K-pop album released in 2025. Their global influence was further demonstrated through their largest world tour to date, the “Stray Kids World Tour < dominATE >”, which spanned an incredible 56 shows across 35 regions. The tour concluded with a monumental encore concert at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, marking their first solo stadium concert in Korea.

Continued Success with Recent Releases

The group’s momentum shows no signs of slowing. On November 21, 2025, Stray Kids released their new album ‘SKZ IT TAPE’, which includes the double title track ‘Sinseonnoreum’ that they performed at the awards. This release follows the success of their mini-album ‘ATE’, which was released in July 2024 and featured the hit title track ‘Chk Chk Boom’. With multiple successful releases and major awards, Stray Kids have unequivocally dominated 2025, leaving fans eager to see what this global K-pop group will achieve next.

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