Stray Kids has been awarded a Gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for their hit single "MANIAC," as announced on the RIAA's official website on June 1st. The track, which is the lead single from their mini album "ODDINARY" released on March 18, 2022, marks the group’s notable achievement in the music industry.

With this latest certification, Stray Kids has now earned four RIAA Gold certifications, including for their singles "God's Menu" and "MANIAC," as well as for their albums "★★★★★ (5-STAR)" and "樂-STAR." The RIAA awards certifications based on sales within the United States, with Gold representing sales of over 500,000 units.

The mini album "ODDINARY," featuring "MANIAC" as its title track, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Following this, Stray Kids continued their success with albums "MAXIDENT," "★★★★★ (5-STAR)," and "樂-STAR," achieving four consecutive number one spots on the Billboard 200, cementing their status as a leading force in K-pop.

In anticipation of a welcomed comeback this summer, Stray Kids is set to release a new digital single titled "Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth)" on May 10th at 1 PM (Eastern Time). The song is a collaborative effort between the group’s in-house producing team 3RACHA—consisting of Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han—and globally renowned musician Charlie Puth. This collaboration has garnered significant domestic and international expectations.

Furthermore, Stray Kids is scheduled to headline major music festivals this summer, including I-Days in Milan, Italy on July 12th, BST Hyde Park in London, UK on July 14th, and Lollapalooza Chicago in the USA on August 2nd. The band's appearance at Lollapalooza Chicago notably sold out, reaffirming their substantial worldwide influence and popularity.

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