Stray Kids renew contract with JYP, preparing for a bright future with new music and performances.
July/18/2024 14:39
Stray Kids have renewed their contract with JYP Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as JYP). JYP announced the news of the renewal this afternoon (18th), stating that all Stray Kids members - Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N - have completed the renewal ahead of the expiration of their exclusive contract early next year. JYP, who planned and led their growth, based on a strong trust in the unique music and performance power of the artist Stray Kids in the global music market, has signed a renewed contract with high vision and dreams. This will add more powerful growth momentum to the artists who are opening a new chapter in the history of the music industry and Stray Kids and JYP. They have prepared to protect the brand "Stray Kids" that the eight members have built up so far and to leap once again into a higher future. JYP will continue to be a driving force for comprehensive content promotion and eagerly anticipate a bright future for Stray Kids and STAY (Stray Kids' fans). In particular, by possessing and activating Stray Kids' cultural content planning power that matches the exceptional musical expression of the members, they have secured various routes to touch the group's charm and have greatly expanded their influence worldwide. Stray Kids will make a comeback by releasing a new mini-album "ATE" and the title track "Chk Chk Boom" at 1 p.m. on the 19th. Stray Kids has released the second teaser video for the title track "Chk Chk Boom" MV... with an addictive melody. Stray Kids appeared as headliners at the music festival "BST Hyde Park" in London! The crowd was thrilled with excitement.
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