Stray Kids brings their iconic sound with their album “ATE”, released on July 19.
Stray Kids’ Journey
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The eight-member K-pop group officially debuted in March 2018, establishing themselves with hits like “God’s Menu” and “Maniac.” Their continued growth and success are evident in their recent popular tracks, including “LALALALA” and “S-CLASS.” Stray Kids has achieved significant milestones, from performing at major events like the VMAs and Billboard Awards to headlining international festivals such as Lollapalooza Paris 2023, Global Citizen Festival 2023, BST Hyde Park 2024, and I-DAYS Milano. They’ve even made an appearance at the Met Gala.
Meet the Members
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Stray Kids consists of eight talented members who have worked hard to become global superstars. Their signature sound is shaped by their producer team, 3RACHA.
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Bang Chan, born in 1997, is the leader of the group and a vocalist, dancer, and rapper, as well as one of the three producers under 3RACHA. Lee Know, born in 1998, is the dance leader and contributes as a vocalist and rapper. Changbin, born in 1999, is the second producer under 3RACHA, a rapper, and a vocalist. Hyunjin, born in 2000, excels as a dancer, rapper, and vocalist, known for his captivating visuals.
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Han, also born in 2000, is the third producer under 3RACHA and serves as a rapper and vocalist. Felix, born in 2000, is a dancer, rapper, and vocalist known for his deep voice. Seungmin, born in 2000, focuses on vocals for the group, while I.N, the youngest member born in 2001, also contributes his vocals.
Album Highlights
The album’s highlight, ‘CHK CHK BOOM,’ is a high-energy anthem with a Latin flair. The song grabs attention from the start with its catchy “Boom, Boom, Chk Chk, Boom” and transitions into a rap flow that builds up to an explosive chorus, featuring a touch of Spanish in the lyrics. The music video, which also features Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, captures Stray Kids’ dynamic energy and has already amassed 30 million views in just two days, currently trending at number two for music on YouTube.
Fan Reactions and Achievements
A Twitter user mentioned blasting the song on repeat because it was so good:
The anticipation paid off, as Stray Kids achieved number one on the all-genre chart, announced by Genius Korea’s Twitter:
The album “ATE” features eight tracks, each offering a unique flavor while retaining Stray Kids’ signature sound. Notable tracks include “I Like It,” “Runners,” “Stray Kids,” and a festival version of “Chk Chk Boom,” which debuted on the K-pop charts as reported by Genius Korea’s Twitter:
Looking ahead, Stray Kids is gearing up for their world tour, including a headline appearance at Lollapalooza Chicago, and an OST for the film “Deadpool and Wolverine.” Their hard work continues to pay off, and they’re poised for even greater success.
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