For a boy band that's only been around for a little over four years, Stray Kids has already proven that they're a force to be reckoned with in the K-pop business. They even have their international fans already.
To join the Stay fandom, you'll need little to no reason. They've been one of the most rapidly developing K-pop acts. If you are new though, here are 10 Stray Kids facts about them so you can join the fandom properly.
They Came From the Show of the Same Name
JYP Entertainment and Mnet's 2017 K-pop survival show "Stray Kids" is where everything started (hence, the name!). All of them were humble contestants of the show.
Unlike other music competition shows, "Stray Kids" promised to show all the contestants working together to form a band, and there would be no eliminations involved.
They Were Supposed To Be 9
JYP Entertainment and Mnet's 2017 K-pop survival show "Stray Kids" is where everything started (hence, the name!). All of them were humble contestants of the show, and promptly won it.
Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N., and Woojin were revealed to be the nine members of the group in the final episode of "Stray Kids." 'District 9', their first release as a group, was released as an official single in 2018.
Woojin however, ultimately have to drop off, so eight remained Woojin announced his departure from Stray Kids and JYP Entertainment in October 2019 due to a conflict of interest.
They WRITE Their Own Songs
Stray Kids are known for their strong beats and ferocious rap lines, yet the group's intrinsic artistic aptitude in songwriting and producing their own music gives them a distinct character.
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A lot of Stray Kids' lyrics are about finding one's place in the world as a young adult, and this shows in the sincerity with which they approach the subject. "My Pace" is a powerful song about pursuing one's dreams at one's own pace and time, which was released in 2018.
Some of Them Were Already From a Band of Their Own
3RACHA-Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han-debuted as a hip hop group before Stray Kids. They are now a sub-unit of Stray Kids, and they have influenced the rest of the band to take up writing and composing as well.
District 9: Unlock, the group's second world tour, began the following month. The group expected 2020 to be even bigger: They launched their debut album in June and the record-breaking single "God's Menu," a bombastic dance song with lyrics and choreography about food and cooking, as well as a concept video for a music video.
Several of the Members Were From Australia
Leader, producer, singer, dancer, and rapper Bang Chan leads the group. He is also the eldest among them.
It's Bang Chan's job to translate for the band's overseas press interviews because he was born and raised in Australia. His teammates regard him as a role model and regard him as an older brother. "I Don't Want To Admit" was Bang Chan's self-penned and self-produced single.
Felix, like Bang Chan, is a native of Australia who views the latter as a big brother figure. Members of the group think he's the sweetest of them all. He possesses a formidable and unusual stage presence that is enhanced by his instantly recognizable deep voice, even though he has only trained for one year.
They're Individually Talented...and Funny
If you meet Lee Know, 22, you won't be able to tell the difference between him when he's out in the real world and he is on stage. Lee Know, an excellent dancer who has toured with BTS in Japan, has a sultry appeal.
Even though he enjoys playing his 'dark' alter persona on stage, Changbin is actually an energetic and jovial individual when he's not performing. On top of being the team's fastest rapper, the 20-year-old also has an unmistakable rasp to his voice. As a means of self-healing, music-making is important to Changbin. "Streetlight," Changbin's solo effort, is a song about dealing with personal issues in a non-verbal way.
Felix can rap too! A fan-made compilation of Felix's rap lines once made the rounds on the internet.
Despite his youthful appearance, Hyunjin has a more subdued personality when the cameras aren't rolling. His lovely falsetto voice and ability to write lyrics and produce his own songs are in addition to his show-stopping dancing skills. What sets him apart from the rest though is that he can also host.
Most of Them Are Introverted...Which Is Surprising
Although he's known to be reserved in public, Lee Know has a quirky habit of taking photos and uploading them on social media with the wackiest filters. In his solo show "DAWN," you can see more of his dancing abilities.
The 20-year-old Han is without a doubt the group's funniest and wittiest member. When they're on press trips, he's very likeable. He's an introvert, though, and prefers to decompress by engaging in quiet pastimes by himself.
They're Set for Global Dominion Like the BTS
JYP Entertainment has expanded its cooperation with Republic Records, the largest and most successful label in the United States, according to Billboard. Two of the biggest stars in K-pop will benefit from the arrangement, which will see the latter leverage its extensive network and strength to assist them break into the United States like never before. This includes the Stray Kids, as reported.
They Already Ranked on Various Worldwide Music Charts
Even before this partnership that can bolster their reputation around the world, Stray Kids have topped the World Albums chart ten times and the World Digital Song Sales chart at least a dozen times thus far. They got it in them.
They Have a 2022 World Tour Coming Up
Stray Kids have announced their long-awaited "MANIAC" international tour on March 7 at midnight KST.
Performing in Seoul, Korea on April 30 and May 1, Stray Kids will kick off their tour with two nights of performances. Then, on June 11 and 12, they'll play in Kobe, Japan, and again on June 18 and 19, they'll play in Tokyo, Japan.
Before returning to Japan for two concerts in Tokyo on July 26 and 27, the group will perform various US states. They will be in Newark on June 29, Chicago on July 1, Atlanta on July 3, Fort Worth on July 6, Los Angeles on July 9, Oakland on July 12, and Seattle on July 14.
Outside of Japan and the US, Stray Kids has promised to release more tour dates and cities, so there's hope for them yet.
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