Stray Kids' new mini album incorporates their unique individuality, raising expectations for their comeback. They concluded a large-scale dome tour in Japan and Korea, attracting over 340,000 spectators. The album includes 8 songs, including the title track "Raku."
November/1/2023 19:11
Stray Kids is raising expectations for their comeback with a new mini album that incorporates their own individuality. They held a solo concert at Tokyo Dome on October 28th and 29th as part of the "5-STAR Dome Tour 2023," marking the finale of a large-scale dome tour held in 5 cities in Korea and Japan a total of 10 times. They became a hot topic by being the first 4th generation K-POP boy group to hold performances at the 4 major domes in Japan and selling out all seats, attracting over 340,000 spectators in Japan alone. Stray Kids, who have been appealing as a hot star domestically and internationally through the dome tour, will continue to make active contributions with the release of their new mini album "Raku-STAR" and the title track "Raku" on November 10th. Their agency, JYP Entertainment, has been raising the atmosphere of their comeback by sequentially revealing high-quality teaser content that incorporates Stray Kids' unique identity through official SNS. Today (1st), teaser images emphasizing the members' individuality were released at midnight. The 8 members, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N, wore uniforms and exuded strong charisma and aura, catching the eye. In particular, with unique props such as a lion statue and mannequins, they created a mysterious atmosphere with confident gazes. The unique production of objects surrounding the members, as if they were captivated by Stray Kids' visuals, exudes a unique charm. The new mini album "Raku-STAR" will include a total of 8 songs, including the title track "Raku," "MEGAVERSE," "Blind Spot," "COMFLEX," "Hide," "Leave," the Korean version of the title track of their first EP album "Social Path (Feat. LiSA)," and "Raku (Rock Ver.)." The group's production team 3RACHA, including the title track, participated in the production of the songs in general, giving a sense of anticipation for the birth of a new masterpiece. Stray Kids, who have fascinated K-POP listeners around the world with their unique musical color, are expected to present what kind of fresh "fun" through their new song "Raku." They are scheduled to officially release their new mini album "Raku-STAR" and the title track "Raku" at 2 PM on November 10th (12 AM Eastern Standard Time).
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