Stray Kids delivered a massive surprise with the release of their new digital single "RUN IT" on June 24, 2026. The track, serving as the opening song from their highly anticipated upcoming mini-album THIS & THAT (set for August 7), has taken the global music scene by storm.
#StrayKids’ “RUN IT” scores a 2nd day atop the Worldwide & European iTunes Song Charts after reaching #1 in 49 countries so far, including 6 of the biggest music markets: the UK, US, Brazil, Canada, France & Mexico. It marks Stray Kids' first song to reach No. 1 in the UK, US & Canada, and stands as their 2nd song with the most No. 1s on iTunes overall.
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Produced by the group's in-house team 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han), "RUN IT" blends high-energy pop, alternative hip-hop, and worldbeat rhythms. The official music video has been equally dominant, trending at No. 1 Worldwide on YouTube for a 2nd day, amassing nearly 19 million views and over 1 million likes so far. The Audio MV continues to trend at No. 2 on YouTube Worldwide with over 1 million views.
Strong Streaming Momentum
On Spotify, "RUN IT" achieved the biggest debut by a 4th-generation group in 2026, pulling in approximately 2.78 million streams on day one. It has shown solid three-day performance with strong sustained streaming numbers globally.
While the song has achieved historic global success, Korean media coverage has been relatively quiet regarding the full extent of these international chart achievements, particularly the iTunes dominance and YouTube trends. Other artists with much lower achievements are getting coverage articles on Naver.
Building Excitement for "THIS & THAT"
This surprise release has perfectly ramped up anticipation for the full mini-album and upcoming promotions. STAYs around the world have actively supported the track through streaming and purchases, helping fuel its rapid rise.
Stray Kids continue to cement their status as one of K-pop’s leading global forces. With "RUN IT," they’ve once again shown their ability to break records and connect with fans on a worldwide scale
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