
Stray Kids' hit song '樂' music video has surpassed 200 million views. This is the sixth time they have surpassed 200 million views. The music video for the title track '樂' from Stray Kids' mini-album '樂-STAR', released on November 10, 2023, surpassed 200 million views on YouTube around 1 PM on the 17th. With this, Stray Kids now has a total of six music videos that have surpassed 200 million views, following '神メニュー', 'Back Door', 'Thunderous', 'MANIAC', and 'S-Class'. '樂' is the first song by a 4th generation K-POP boy group to rank on the US Billboard main chart 'Hot 100', and it is the title track of an album that has achieved four consecutive number ones on the 'Billboard 200' chart. The group’s production team 3RACHA, consisting of Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han, participated in the lyrics and composition, incorporating the message 'Our fun continues no matter the situation'. The music video captivates fans both domestically and internationally with its stunning visuals and dynamic performances, resembling a blockbuster movie. Stray Kids consistently achieves good results on global charts, showcasing their unique presence. Their mini-album 'ATE', released on July 19, topped the Billboard 200 chart. The title track 'Chk Chk Boom' reached 49th on the 'HOT100', setting a new personal best ranking. This album has become the best-selling K-POP album in the US in 2024 (as of September 30). They are also active in the global music market, recently performing at the 50th anniversary special stage of the American Music Awards, becoming the second K-POP group to do so. They showcased an arranged version of 'Chk Chk Boom' featuring a part of NSYNC's hit song 'Bye Bye Bye', which ranked second in YouTube music video trends worldwide and made it to the rising videos in 16 regions including the US, Canada, and the UK. Today (17th) at midnight, a new song 'Come Play', featuring Stray Kids, was released. 'Come Play' is the theme song for Netflix's animated series 'ARCANE' Season 2, based on the game 'League of Legends', and Stray Kids collaborated with global artists Young Miko and Tom Morello. They are successfully conducting their largest world tour 'dominATE', with a concert scheduled at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia on October 19. They will continue their tour in Sydney on the 26th, Kaohsiung, Taiwan on November 2, Tokyo on the 14th and 16-17th, Manila, Philippines on the 23rd, Macau on the 29-30th, Osaka on December 5 and 7-8, Bangkok on the 14th, Jakarta on the 21st, and Hong Kong on January 18-19, 2025.
The 2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN will take place at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium) on Dec. 12 and 13, 2026. Day 1 features MISAMO, NAYEON, aespa, and NCT WISH; Day 2 features Stray Kids, IVE, BOYNEXTDOOR, and CORTIS. MCs include KIM JAEWON, SANA, and JANG WONYOUNG. Premium lounge tickets and sales details were also announced.
Stray Kids’ Felix shared a cover of Kim Dong-ryul’s “Should I Say I Love You Again?” through the group’s SKZ-RECORD YouTube content. The video quickly surpassed 1.45 million views, drawing global attention. Felix showed a calm, lyrical vocal side, highlighting his potential as a vocalist beyond rap and performance. Stray Kids continue to grow globally with self-produced music and strong chart success.
Stray Kids’ Bang Chan departed through Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 22nd for an overseas schedule. Related reports note that he donated a total of 20 million yen to a Seoul hospital and UNICEF Korea, and that he expressed anger toward a sasaeng fan who kicked a member’s suitcase.
On the afternoon of the 21st, Stray Kids arrived in Korea through Gimpo International Airport after completing the Osaka performances of their world tour, Stray Kids World Tour. Related news noted the Osaka-area collaboration details for their live-linked project and their successful National Stadium shows, which drew 140,000 fans over two days.
Stray Kids’ Bang Chan made a meaningful donation of 200 million won, giving 100 million won each to Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital and UNICEF Korea. The funds will support a specialized rehab center and recovery from Nepal’s major floods. He has also repeatedly donated to help children, people with disabilities, and disaster victims.
A teenage female fan who had gone to attend Stray Kids’ STRAYCITY concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina, died after collapsing while waiting to enter before the show. She was given first aid at the scene and taken to a nearby hospital, where her death was confirmed. An autopsy listed the cause as natural death from non-traumatic heart failure, with the final cause to be determined after further examination. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, and the organizer expressed deep condolences. A memorial message was shown before the second day’s show, and the audience observed a minute of silence.
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