STRAY KIDS - LEE KNOW
STRAY KIDS blows a powerful whistle to kick off its first comeback of 2025, with a striking and “hip” visual.
STRAY KIDS will make its comeback on August 22 at 1 PM (KST), which is midnight on August 22, Eastern Time in the U.S., with the release of its 4th full-length album, “KARMA,” and its title track, “Ceremony.” Ahead of this release, JYP Entertainment revealed the first concept photos of LEE KNOW, HYUNJIN, and FELIX via its official social media channels on August 3.
STRAY KIDS continues to cement its status as global leaders in the music scene, with a historic achievement of six consecutive albums debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, as well as a massive world tour covering 54 shows across 34 regions, the largest tour ever held by the group.
In the newly released images, the three members exude confidence and charisma, fully embodying their role as global stars of “TEAM SKZ.” Posing as if observing a game from the sidelines, they project the composure of champions. The shots resemble high-end fashion editorials, with a style that blends formal blazers and sporty pieces for a distinctive look. Taped fingers and bold accessories add a touch of hip, edgy flair to their overall image.
The new album “KARMA” marks the group’s big return eight months after “SKZ-REPLAY”, its sixth Billboard 200 No. 1, and also stands as its first full-length album in nearly two years since “★★★★★ (5-STAR)” released in June 2023. Their in-house producing team, 3RACHA, once again took part in the entire tracklist, continuing to define the group’s unique musical identity. The album will include 11 tracks, featuring the title song “Ceremony”, as well as “고장난 삐처리“, “Creed”,”엉망(MESS)“, “In my head“, “반전(Half Time)“, “Phoenix”, “Ghost”, “0801”, “Ceremony (Festival ver.)”, and “Ceremony (English ver.)”.
After wrapping up their monumental “DOMINATE” world tour on July 30 (local time) in Rome, Italy, following 341 days of performances, STRAY KIDS has returned home to Seoul. With their golden champion belt back on, the members are ready to take control of the stage once again.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
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