Stray Kids Celebrates 7th Anniversary with STAY

Stray Kids celebrated their 7th anniversary on March 25th, surrounded by the immense love of fans worldwide.

Debuting on March 25th, 2018, with the album 'I am NOT' and its title track 'District 9,' Stray Kids quickly established themselves in the music industry. Centered around the producing team 3Racha (consisting of Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han), the group has consistently participated in songwriting and production for each album, solidifying their unique musical identity, powerful performances, and original concepts. This has captivated K-pop fans both domestically and internationally, strengthening their presence in the global music scene. To commemorate this special day, Stray Kids engaged with fans through various content and celebrated with their dedicated fanbase, STAY. Prior to the anniversary, on March 21st, they released the digital single 'Mixtape : dominATE' as a token of gratitude, sharing a special pre-anniversary moment with their fans.

The title track 'GIANT (Korean Ver.)' along with the unit tracks 'Burnin' Tires (Changbin & I.N),' 'Truman (Han & Felix),' 'ESCAPE (Bang Chan & Hyunjin),' and 'CINEMA (Lee Know & Seungmin)' garnered enthusiastic responses from fans, topping the iTunes and Apple Music charts in various countries. As of 25th afternoon, the unit track music videos occupied the top three spots on the YouTube Music Worldwide Trending chart.

On March 25th at midnight, a celebratory image was posted on the group’s official social media channels. The photo showcased Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N, radiating a warm and close-knit bond, bringing smiles to fans’ faces. Furthermore, an online live stream was held on the official YouTube channel on the morning of March 26th, creating lasting memories with fans.

From their debut album 'I am NOT' to the recently released digital single 'Mixtape : dominATE' on March 21st, Stray Kids has consistently achieved remarkable success with each release, shining brightly in the global music market. Starting with the mini-album 'ODDINARY' in March 2022, and continuing through 'SKZHOP HIPTAPE '合 (HOP)' in December 2024, they achieved the unprecedented feat of topping the Billboard 200 chart six times in a row. This made them the first artist in the chart’s history to debut and have six consecutive albums reach number one.

On the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the title track 'LALALA' from the mini-album '樂-STAR' marked their first entry, making them the first 4th generation K-pop boy group to achieve this milestone. They further solidified their presence with a total of three entries, including the title track 'Chk Chk Boom' from the mini-album 'ATE'. Beyond chart success, Stray Kids has received accolades at prestigious global award shows such as the MTV Video Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and People's Choice Awards. They have also headlined major festivals and achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first K-pop artist to surpass 1 million album sales in the US in 2024, setting a new record.

Written by Heo Ji Hyeong

Translated by Lee So Yun

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