Stray Kids' Lino flew to Japan via Gimpo Airport for a schedule, attending the GUCCI fashion show alongside aespa's NINGNING and XG's COCONA.

Stray Kids announced the live-linked project “Stray Kids ACTIVATION PROJECT <SKZ AREA CONNECT>” to celebrate its Japan world tour. The project will feature special collaborations and activities in the four tour cities and nationwide, including Tokyo and Nagoya plans.

Stray Kids left through Gimpo International Airport on the 28th for concerts in Japan. They will hold Japan shows for their world tour at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium) on the 29th and 30th, then continue at Vantelin Dome Nagoya, Kyocera Dome Osaka, and Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.

Stray Kids have announced their Japan 4th mini album, SUIATSU, for release on November 25, 2026, after about a year and a half. It will come in 12 editions, including member solo versions and a fanclub-only edition. They also revealed a teaser visual and are set to hold a historic Japan stadium tour.

TWICE’s Sana and Stray Kids’ Bang Chan appeared in a YouTube interview and revealed they had not met in two to three years because they were both busy. They joked like siblings, teased each other about casual speech, and recalled Bang Chan’s younger days, delighting fans with their lasting friendship.

On the morning of the 24th, a photo call event for the brand Hourglass’s pop-up store was held at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido, Seoul, and Park Gyu-young attended. Related articles mention her stylish spring outdoor look and fresh smile, as well as other stars attending a Gucci fashion show.

Stray Kids departed for Hong Kong through Seoul Gimpo Business Aviation Center on the afternoon of the 22nd to appear at the 2026 TME live International Music Awards (2026 TIMA). The article is based on local media coverage, and photo quality may vary. It also notes their Billboard 200 and Oricon achievements.

Hulu will exclusively livestream Stray Kids’ Tokyo performance from MUFG Stadium on August 30 as “Stray Kids World Tour ONLINE LIVE.” It is the first solo concert there by an overseas male artist. Tickets cost 4,500 yen, chat will be available, and there will be no on-demand replay.

Stray Kids makes history with 9 consecutive No. 1 debuts on the Billboard 200, breaking their own record. Their mini-album 'THIS & THAT' sold 369,000 units in its first week. They will also hold historic concerts in Japan, marking the first solo live shows by a foreign male artist at MUFG STADIUM.

Stray Kids' new album 'THIS & THAT' has climbed to No. 1 on the Oricon weekly album chart, selling 104,000 copies. This marks their 8th No. 1 album since 'KARMA' in September 2025. The album features 8 tracks, including the lead song 'This & That.' They will also hold a historic concert at Tokyo's MUFG STADIUM on August 29-30 as part of their world tour.

Stray Kids’ mini album THIS & THAT recorded 3,289,269 first-week sales on HANTEO, giving the group its fourth triple-million debut. It is the second-best first-week result among K-pop albums released in 2026. They will also hold Japan tour shows, drawing about 370,000 fans.