A book on Stray Kids, detailing their journey and music, will be released in Japan on February 16, 2026, with pre-orders available now.
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The world's first critical book unraveling Stray Kids, 'STRAYKIDS: Their Story That Never Ends' (original work: Cho Sung-jin, translation: Seo Yu-ri, Seo Yu-ra), will be released in Japan on February 16, 2026. Currently, pre-orders are being accepted at bookstores and EC stores nationwide. Stray Kids, an artist that has made remarkable progress, won the grand prize at the '2025 MAMA AWARDS,' one of the largest K-POP award ceremonies in November 2025. This book, written by a music journalist who has closely covered the K-POP scene, thoroughly dissects Stray Kids' unique worldview, singing, performance, production, and work style. It includes analysis of over 50 songs that Stray Kids have written, composed, and produced since their debut in 2018, along with previously unpublished behind-the-scenes stories through testimonies from those involved, exploring how Stray Kids has captivated the world. The author has maintained ongoing communication with Stray Kids-related personnel in Korea, including music producers and performance directors, providing a dense analysis that delves into the creative context and production background. Interviews with 50 experts, including Stray Kids' vocal trainers, choreographers, and music professors, offer a multifaceted understanding of Stray Kids' musical spectrum. How has Stray Kids' music been born and evolved? This book provides a concrete and detailed analysis of their music. Since its release in Korea, the original work has received numerous high praise reviews. Now, it is being published as the long-awaited Japanese version. This definitive book unravels the top global icon Stray Kids through the aspect of their soul, music. ■ Book Information 'STRAYKIDS: Their Story That Never Ends' Release Date: February 16, 2026 (Monday) Price: 2,750 yen (tax included) Original Work: Cho Sung-jin Translation: Seo Yu-ri, Seo Yu-ra Size: 46 format Pages: 224 ISBN: 978-4-04-685543-5 Published by: KADOKAWA For more details, see below. <Planned Contents> Chapter 1: The world is in the midst of the 'happy fever' of Stray Kids Chapter 2: The significance of Stray Kids in K-POP Chapter 3: The world of Stray Kids' music - work style, sound, performance Chapter 4: Song analysis - the unique spectrum of Stray Kids Chapter 5: The reasons Stray Kids stand at the top of the world *Chapter titles may change without notice. <Author Profile> Cho Sung-jin A journalist and music critic who has written liner notes for over 1,000 albums. He has served as editor-in-chief of Korean monthly magazines 'Musicland' and 'Hot Music,' media content director at Bugs Music, head of the Seoul Jazz Academy (SJA), and cultural entertainment department head at Ajou Economic Newspaper. He is currently the deputy head of the entertainment business department at Sports Hankook. His works include 'Reading IU,' 'The Untold Story of Lim Young-woong,' and 'Why Do People Naturally Like Rock?' among many others. ■ Related Links Stray Kids Official Website KADOKAWA Official Website
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