The group STRAY KIDS is preparing a rich lineup of content ahead of the release of its new studio album next month.
STRAY KIDS will make their comeback on August 22 with the release of its fourth full-length album, titled “KARMA”. On July 25 at 11 PM KST, JYP Entertainment built anticipation by revealing the teaser schedule for the upcoming album via the group’s official social media channels.
According to the schedule, “2025 STAYweeK”, a special week dedicated to celebrating the 7th anniversary of their official fan club “STAY,” will run for one week starting July 26. Beginning on July 29, various content, including images, videos, and music video teasers, will be unveiled. The teaser schedule, styled like a sports tournament fixture list, grabs attention with a sporty emblem using the group’s logo and a refreshing blue palette that enhances the summer atmosphere. Known for their strong and cohesive concepts, STRAY KIDS is stirring curiosity with this new “major summer event.”
Before the release of “KARMA”, a variety of content will roll out starting August 1, the official anniversary date of STAY, to reignite fan enthusiasm. The 2025 STAYweeK will include the official fan meeting “SKZ 5’O’CLOCK,” never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage, the heartfelt talk show “2 Kids Room” where two members engage in candid conversations, the signature self-introduction content “2025 ^ㅅ^ SKZSSK”, and other fan-favorite formats such as “SKZ LOG” and “SKZ-TALKER GO!” Among the most anticipated are the first teaser image for “KARMA”, set for July 29, and a mysterious teaser video “coming soon” on August 1, which are already piquing fans’ curiosity.
The upcoming album “KARMA” marks their first studio album in over two years, following “★★★★★ (5-STAR)” released in June 2023. News of their comeback immediately sparked excitement among fans. The trailer for STRAY KIDS’ KARMA, released at midnight KST on July 25, ranked among YouTube’s most popular videos in 78 countries, including South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Japan. It even topped the global YouTube trending list in the music video category on the same day.
Currently, STRAY KIDS is in the midst of their largest world tour to date, the “STRAY KIDS World Tour “DOMINATE””, filling stadiums around the globe. Their first European leg, which began on July 11 at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena, is enjoying huge success. The group is scheduled to perform next at Stade de France in Paris on July 26 and 27, followed by Stadio Olimpico in Rome on July 30.
STRAY KIDS’ fourth studio album, “KARMA”, will be released on August 22 at 1 PM KST, which is August 21 at midnight Eastern Time (ET). The album is currently available for pre-order on major online retailers.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS STRAY KIDS
