Stray Kids Celebrates 7th Anniversary with Global Fans and New Music
Stray Kids, the globally beloved K-pop group, celebrated their 7th debut anniversary amidst immense love from fans worldwide. Debuting in March 2018 with the album 'I am NOT' and the title track 'District 9', they have since captivated audiences with their unique music, powerful performances, and innovative concepts, thanks to the creative direction of their producing team, 3RACHA, consisting of Bang Chan, Changbin, and HAN.
To commemorate this special milestone on March 25, 2025, Stray Kids engaged with their fans, STAY, through various content and released a digital single titled 'Mixtape : dominATE' on the 21st, as a token of gratitude. This release, featuring the title track 'GIANT (Korean Ver.)' and unit songs like 'Burnin’ Tires (Changbin & I.N)', 'Truman (HAN & Felix)', 'ESCAPE (Bang Chan & Hyunjin)', and 'CINEMA (Lee Know & Seungmin)', quickly climbed the charts on iTunes and Apple Music, with their music videos trending worldwide.
The group also shared a celebratory image on their official SNS at midnight on the 25th, showcasing their close bond, and hosted an online live event on the 26th to connect with fans. Stray Kids' journey from their debut album to their latest digital single has been marked by remarkable achievements, including six consecutive albums topping the Billboard 200 chart, making them the first artist to achieve this feat. Their accolades extend to awards at the MTV Video Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and People's Choice Awards, among others, and milestones like surpassing 10 million album sales in the U.S. in 2024.
As they continue to break records, Stray Kids is set to resume their 'dominATE' world tour in Santiago, introducing unit song stages for the first time. The tour, spanning 34 regions with 55 performances, will cover Latin America, North America, Japan, and Europe, showcasing their global appeal and dedication to their fans.