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K-pop Daily: Stray Kids’ U.S. Box Office Win, NCT WISH 100M & More

Stray Kids’ concert film hits No.1 at the U.S. box office, NCT WISH makes YouTube Shorts history, and more bright K-pop wins to know today.

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K-pop Daily: Stray Kids’ U.S. Box Office Win, NCT WISH 100M & More

A feel-good snapshot of K-pop momentum today: a concert film topping the U.S. box office, a YouTube Shorts milestone, a choreography moment you’ll want to replay, and a fresh brand reputation update—plus a quick music show check-in.

Lead Story: Stray Kids top the U.S. box office with “The dominATE Experience”

Stray Kids’ new concert film, “Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience,” opened at No. 1 at the U.S. box office—a standout win for the growing wave of K-pop theatrical events. According to Soompi (Feb 8, 2026), the film took the top spot on its official opening day, highlighting how global fandoms are showing up not only for tours and streams, but also for shared “big screen” experiences.

What makes this moment especially interesting is the format: concert films sit somewhere between a live show and a documentary—fans get the scale, the sound, the crowd energy, and the close-up performance details you’d never catch from the stands. For international audiences, it’s also one of the most accessible ways to participate in a comeback era when travel isn’t on the table.

Source: https://www.soompi.com/article/1817850wpp/stray-kids-hits-no-1-at-u-s-box-office-with-new-film-the-dominate-experience

Quick Hits

NCT WISH: first K-pop boy group to reach 100M views with a YouTube Short

Short-form video has become a serious battleground for music discovery, and NCT WISH just set a new benchmark. According to Soompi (Feb 8, 2026), the group became the first K-pop boy group to surpass 100 million views with a YouTube Short (“Cham Cham Cham”) posted on their official account.

For global fans, this is a useful reminder: YouTube Shorts isn’t just “extra content.” It can be the entry point that pulls new listeners into full tracks, performances, and albums.

Source: https://www.soompi.com/article/1817860wpp/nct-wish-is-1st-k-pop-boy-group-in-youtube-history-to-hit-100-million-views-with-a-short

ATEEZ: “Adrenaline” dance practice turns precision into a flex

If you love performance craft, today’s must-watch is ATEEZ’s dance practice for “Adrenaline.” According to Soompi (Feb 8, 2026), the group released an official practice video that spotlights the choreography’s full formation changes and synchronization.

A quick culture note for newer fans: in K-pop, a “comeback” doesn’t mean an artist disappeared—it usually refers to a new release cycle (single/album promotions, music shows, content drops). Dance practices are part of that ecosystem: they’re “clean-room” performance proof, built for replay value and choreography appreciation.

Source: https://www.soompi.com/article/1817884wpp/watch-ateez-delivers-an-adrenaline-rush-in-intense-dance-practice-video

IVE lead February girl group brand reputation rankings

The Korean Business Research Institute’s monthly brand reputation rankings are one of the most widely referenced “conversation temperature” indicators in Korean pop culture. According to Soompi (Feb 8, 2026), IVE topped this month’s girl group list, based on an analysis that includes participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes.

Take it as a directional signal rather than a definitive “scoreboard”: the value is in the trend and visibility—who’s being talked about, searched, and shared across platforms.

Source: https://www.soompi.com/article/1817857wpp/february-girl-group-brand-reputation-rankings-announced-8

Chart & Award Check: music show momentum

A fast, positive pulse-check from broadcast stages: according to Soompi (Feb 7, 2026), KiiiKiii earned a second win for “404 (New Era)” on MBC’s “Music Core.”

If you’re new here, a “music show” is a weekly Korean TV program where artists perform their latest songs and compete for a trophy using criteria like digital performance, physical sales, broadcast points, and voting (rules vary by show). Wins can be a useful shorthand for how strongly a track is landing during promotions.

Source: https://www.soompi.com/article/1817847wpp/watch-kiiikiii-takes-2nd-win-for-404-new-era-on-music-core-performances-by-ateez-i-dle-and-more

Practical Takeaways: how to support today’s wins (without chaos)

Do’s and don’ts for streaming & engagement

  • Use official uploads (official YouTube channels, official audio, licensed platforms). This keeps views/streams clean and supports the artist properly.
  • Watch like a human: avoid looping the same clip endlessly; mix content and take breaks.
  • Turn on captions (even auto-captions) and engage thoughtfully—comments that mention choreography, vocals, or a specific moment tend to be more meaningful than copy-paste spam.
  • If voting is involved, confirm rules on the specific show’s official channels before spending time or money.

Upcoming Schedule: what to keep an eye on next

  • More performance content (dance practices, behind-the-scenes, relay cams) tends to drop early in a promotion cycle—watch official channels for timed releases.
  • If you’re tracking trophies, check each program’s weekly broadcast schedule and voting windows; they don’t all line up the same way.

Today’s theme is simple: big screens, small screens, and stages are all pushing K-pop forward at once—so pick one highlight, enjoy it properly, and let the momentum stack.