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Stray Kids have announced that they will collaborate with Charlie Puth on a brand-new single called ‘Lose My Breath’.Stray Kids announced the song today (April 17) through their social media platforms. According to a press statement, per Sports Kyunghang, ‘Lose My Breath’ is described as a “warm-up” for an upcoming Korean album slated for release sometime this summer.‘Lose My Breath’ will feature American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth, marking the first collaboration project between the two artists.

Stray Kids singer Hyunjin has released a brand-new solo track ‘long for you’, as part of the group’s ongoing ‘SKZ-RECORD’ series.The song dropped earlier today (March 15) on Stray Kids’ YouTube channel and is the latest in the band’s ongoing series of releases on the platform dubbed ‘SKZ-RECORD’.‘long for you’ has become the latest contribution to the series, and credits Hyunjin himself as both its sole writer and co-composer, alongside producer and singer Joha. The video also features exclusive cover art that was also created by Hyunjin.The last member to release new material under ‘SKZ-RECORD’ was bandmate Han, who dropped an original, self-composed song titled ’13’ just last week.

Stray Kids singer-songwriter Han has released a brand-new track titled ’13’ on the band’s YouTube channel.’13’ was officially released on March 8 at midnight KST, and is the latest in a wider YouTube series by Stray Kids dubbed ‘SKZ-RECORD’, an initiative where Stray Kids members release original songs and covers that are not officially part of their discography.Han marks the latest contribution to the series with an original track, which credits him as its writer and composer, alongside producers such as Vendors’ Helixx and ZENUR. The video containing the song comes with a picture of Han, and is not released on any other platform.The eight-piece last released music together in November 2023 with the mini-album ‘ROCK-STAR’, led by title track ‘LALALALA’.

Stray Kids member Felix recently made his runway debut at Paris Fashion Week during Louis Vuitton’s F/W 2024 womenswear show.Korean-Australian K-pop idol Felix of boyband Stray Kids walked the runway for Louis Vuitton on Tuesday (March 5), as part of the luxury fashion house’s F/W 2024 womenswear show during Paris Fashion Week at the Cour Carrée du Louvre.The singer-rapper showcased pieces designed by Louis Vuitton’s creative director Nicolas Ghesquière for its latest collection, which included a pair of two-toned gray pants, a white turtleneck and matching fur gloves. Felix was later joined by Squid Game actress Jung Jo-yeon, who opened the Louis Vuitton show, to lead the runway’s finale.A post shared by Louis Vuitton (@louisvuitton)Felix’s runway debut for Louis Vuitton comes several months after the K-pop idol was named the French luxury fashion house’s newest house ambassador in August 2023.

ITZY, Stray Kids, NMIXX and J.Y. Park – have released a new collaboration, ‘Like Magic’.‘Like Magic’ is performed by ITZY, Stray Kids, NMIXX and J.Y.

SEVENTEEN and NewJeans taking home the grand prizes for the night – view the full list of winners below.On January 6, the 38th Golden Disc Awards was held at the Jakarta International Stadium in Indonesia. Hosted by Sung Si-kyung and Cha Eun-woo, the awards ceremony honoured the best South Korean music released from mid-November 2022 to early-November 2023.SEVENTEEN and NewJeans took home the grand prizes for album and song of the year respectively, making them the biggest winners of the night.

Stray Kids have teased plans to release new music and embark on a world tour in 2024.On New Year’s Day (January 1), Stray Kids released the 2024 edition of their annual ‘Step Out’ video series, where the K-pop boyband looked back on their achievements in 2023 and their plans for the new year.In the clip, the eight-member boyband teased plans for a world tour in 2024, alongside two music releases – one album and one special album – as well as a fanmeeting event.In additional the group will also be putting out more video content, including eight ‘SKZ-PLAYER’ releases, as well as new episodes of ‘2 Kids Show’ and ‘1 Kid’s Room’. Check out the boyband’s ‘Step Out 2024’ video here:In 2023, Stray Kids scored their first Billboard Hot 100 entry with ‘LALALALA’, a single from their November mini-album, ‘ROCK-STAR’.

Stray Kids have scored their first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 with their new single, ‘LALALALA’.Today (November 21), Billboard confirmed Stray Kids’ new achievement in a tweet through its official Billboard Charts account. ‘LALALALA’ makes its debut on the Hot 100 at Number 90 this week.Notably, this makes Stray Kids the second-ever K-pop boyband to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, following BTS.

Stray Kids have topped the Billboard 200 with their latest mini-album, ‘ROCK-STAR’.‘ROCK-STAR’, which Stray Kids released on November 10, has become the K-pop boyband’s fourth consecutive Billboard 200 chart-topper and second of 2023, following ‘5-Star’ in June.According to data from Luminate, per Billboard, ‘ROCK-STAR’ topped the chart with 224,000 equivalent album units earned in the US, with the majority of those coming from traditional album sales.The group’s first Billboard 200 Number One record was the March 2022 mini-album ‘Oddinary’, which featured the hit single ‘Maniac’. Later that year, they would go on to top the chart again in October with ‘Maxident’.On the same night, Stray Kids also made an appearance at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, where they performed their hit songs ‘S-Class’ and ‘LALALALA’, from ‘5-Star’ and ‘ROCK-STAR’ respectively.Later during the night, the K-pop boyband would also go on to win Top K-Pop Album for ‘5-Star’, beating out the likes of BTS’ Jimin, NewJeans, TXT and Twice.“Without the love and support from everyone, we would probably not have made it this far, and if wasn’t for the people that have been running by our side this whole time, the music that we create would not have been able to reach the people in need,” said Bang Chan of the win.“So us, Stray Kids, would like to say thank you to STAY and Billboard for giving us an unforgettable gift,” he added.

Luminate, a provider of music and entertainment data, the Top 100 K-pop artists globally have racked up a total of 90.4billion streams across audio and video services so far this year.The figure is a 42.2 per cent increase as compared to the same period in 2022, with Japan having the high number of on-demand streams at 9.7billion, up from 8.6billion from the year prior.The US came in second with 9.2billion, a marked increase from 6.6billion in 2022. Rounding out the Top Five in terms of most on-demand streams are Indonesia (7.4billion), South Korea (7.3billion) and India (6.2billion).In its report, Luminate also broke down the regional composition of streams for a number of top K-pop groups.

Stray Kids have announced details of their next EP, ‘Rock-Star’, which will arrive next month.The JYP Entertainment boyband confirmed their next comeback earlier today (October 6), sharing a “prologue” video online.The clip captures the feelings of a small child preparing to go on stage to perform as the trumpet player in a band. Rappers Felix and Bang Chan narrate the video, with Felix offering a calming presence in contrast to his bandmate’s manic and theatrical delivery.“The anxiety is something we create ourselves,” Bang Chan whispers dramatically as stage time approaches.

Stray Kids members Lee Know, Hyunjin and Seungmin were recently involved in a car accident.Today (September 21), JYP Entertainment revealed in a press statement that Lee Know, Hyunjin and Seungmin of Stray Kids had been involved in what the label described as a “minor collision” on Wednesday (September 20) while the trio were returning home after a scheduled event.The K-pop agency added that all three Stray Kids members “immediately visited a hospital and received thorough medical examination”. It added that none of the three K-pop idols nor their accompanying staff members were “seriously injured”.“But as they have sustained mild muscle pain and bruises, medical professionals have advised that they receive conservative treatment for the time being,” JYP Entertainment noted.As a result, Lee Know and Hyunjin will not longer attend the ongoing Milan Fashion Week, which is being held from September 19 to 25.

Stray Kids recently made their debut appearance at the MTV VMAs with a performance of ‘S-Class’, which garnered a huge reaction from pop superstar Taylor Swift.Taylor Swift’s reaction to Stray Kids’ performance of ‘S-Class’ was captured on the ‘POV’ stream of the 2023 MTV VMAs. As noted by Variety co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh, there was a “camera operator tasked with filming her continuously” during the ceremony.During Stray Kids’ performance, Swift was seen nodding her head in approval and vibing along to the song.

Stray Kids made their debut appearance at the MTV VMAs tonight (September 12) with a performance of ’S-Class’.The eight-member group performed in front of a screen showing sci-fi-tinged, dystopian imagery and were joined by backing dancers for the dynamic performance.The boyband delivered another twist with the performance, airing a remix of ’S-Class’ compared to the original version featured on their latest album, ‘5-STAR’.Stray Kids were awarded the trophy for Best K-pop for ’S-Class’ earlier in the event.

Troye Sivan has announced his upcoming remix of ‘Rush’, featuring Stray Kids‘ Hyunjin and PinkPantheress.Sivan made his return to music last month with new single ‘Rush’ and announced ‘Something To Give Each Other’ – his first full-length album in five years, out October 13.The Australian singer teased the remix of ‘Rush’ with a short post on TikTok, where he dances along to what appears to be new verse by PinkPantheress and Stray Kids’ Hyunjin.@

Stray Kids member Bang Chan has revealed that he is no longer allowed to continue his popular livestream series, Chan’s Room.Bang Chan has been known to host weekly livestreams on YouTube, and formerly on VLIVE, where he would chat with fans and talk on various topics. The musician launched the series in early 2019, with the latest episode being held on May 14 this year.Notably, the May 14 episode of Chan’s Room drew controversy over remarks Bang Chan had made about generational differences in greeting etiquette, following his experience at the Music Bank in Paris event in April.Bang Chan later apologised for this comments in a post on the official Stray Kids Instagram.

Måneskin, Demi Lovato, Karol G, and Stray Kids have been announced as the first performers at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.All four acts will perform at New Jersey’s famed Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12.During the ceremony, Måneskin will take to the stage for the second consecutive year for the premiere performance of their forthcoming new single ‘Honey (Are You Coming?)’.The Italian band are also up for the Best Rock award for their single ‘The Loneliest’ from their recent album ‘RUSH!’.Lovato meanwhile will make her return to the VMAs after six years. She is set to make the appearance just days before the release of her new album ‘Revamped’.

Stray Kids is Louis Vuitton’s newest house ambassador.The French luxury fashion house announced the Stray Kids’ member as the brand’s new house ambassador today (August 22) on its official Twitter account.“I am thrilled that Felix is joining Louis Vuitton – I love his audacious sense of style,” said Nicolas Ghesquière, the artistic director of women’s collections at Louis Vuitton. The post was accompanied by images from ELLE Korea of Felix wearing pieces by the brand.Captivating global audiences with his versatile talent, Felix brings a distinctive artistry to the 2023 MTV VMA nominated band, in the running for best K-Pop group.#Felix #StrayKids #LouisVuittonPhoto Credits: @ELLE_KOREA pic.twitter.com/08DRuDTFFJ— Louis Vuitton (@LouisVuitton) August 22, 2023“I discovered Felix when I presented my pre-fall collection in Seoul [in April],” Ghesquière told Women’s Wear Daily seperately about the ambassadorship.

K-pop boyband Stray Kids has released a new solo track titled ‘Hold On’.On August 13, the K-pop singer unveiled his new original solo song ‘Hold On’ on the boyband’s official YouTube channel. The track was written and composed by Stray Kids bandmates Han and Bang Chan.“Though I cannot see you at the moment / Someday, after quite some time has passed / When I stand before you, please / Come running to me once again,” he sings on the chorus.Seungmin’s new track is the latest in Stray Kids’ ‘SKZ-RECORD’ YouTube series, through which members of the group drop song covers and unofficial tracks.

Troye Sivan has shared that he received “death threats” after posting a TikTok about Stray Kids member Hyunjin.Last month, Troye Sivan uploaded a TikTok compilation of Stray Kids’ Hyunjin, writing in the caption: “Anyone know how to reach this man :///“. The Australian singer and the K-pop idol had previously met at Dua Lipa and Versace’s ‘La Vacanza’ fashion show in Cannes this May.Later, Sivan posted another TikTok saying that it would be the last time he would “publicly crush” on a K-pop star, adding jokingly that he “almost got murdered”.

Hyunjin, a member of the K-pop boyband Stray Kids, has been named Versace’s newest global brand ambassador.Hyunjin’s new appointment as the Italian luxury fashion house’s new global ambassador was first announced today (July 20) by Women’s Wear Daily. According to the news outlet, the K-pop idol is set to front the brand’s upcoming Versace Holiday 2023 campaign, which will be launched this November.“I’m so excited to be starting my Versace journey as a global ambassador and to make beautiful moments together,” said Hyunjin, per WWD.

Troye Sivan has joked that he won’t ever publicly express his attraction for a K-pop star again after doing so for Hyunjin from Stray Kids.Earlier this month, Sivan had posted a compilation of fancam videos of Stray Kids member Hyunjin on his TikTok account, set to the tune of his new song ‘Rush’. “Anyone know how to reach this man :///” he added in the caption. Notably, prior to the video’s release, the duo had met and taken a selfie together at Dua Lipa and Versace’s ‘La Vacanza’ fashion show in Cannes this May.Anyone know how to reach this man :/// ♬ Rush – Troye Sivan In a newly released TikTok video, Sivan captures himself walking down the street while ‘Rush’ plays in the background.

K-pop boyband Stray Kids have released the music video for ‘Topline’, from their latest album ‘5-Star’.In the new music video, Stray Kids and featured artist Tiger JK perform the high-octane song in a warehouse atop shopping containers, as money falls from the sky.“On the top line, we swing to the beat show / Ha, hotline, hot, hot, we about to blow, top line / We can see the world under our feet, we’re the top line / Your neck must be stiff from only looking up,” they rap.‘5-Star’ includes a total of 12 songs, including the single ’S-Class’. The record also features their August 2022 track ‘Mixtape: Time Out’, as well as a Korean version of their Japanese single ‘The Sound’, plus ‘Get Lit’ and ‘DLC’.‘5-Star’ is Stray Kids’ first domestic release in over seven months, following their mini-album ‘Maxident’ in October 2022, as well as their first studio album since 2021’s ‘NOEASY’.The record has since become Stray Kids’ third consecutive Billboard 200 Number One, following their two 2022 releases, ‘Maxident’ and ‘Oddinary’.In other K-pop news, Tomorrow X Together (TXT) are set to collaborate with the Jonas Brothers on a brand-new single called ‘Do It Like That’.

Stray Kids have topped the Billboard 200 with their latest release, ‘5-Star’.According to new data released by Billboard, Stray Kids have scored their third consecutive Billboard 200 Number One with their new album ‘5-Star’. It follows their two 2022 releases, ‘Maxident’ and ‘Oddinary’.Stray Kids’ new record topped the Billboard 200 with 249,500 equivalent album units in the United States for the week ending June 8.

K-pop boyband Stray Kids have released a teaser for their upcoming music video for ’S-Class’.On May 29, the JYP Entertainment act shared a first look at their music video for ’S-Class’, the lead single of their upcoming studio album ‘5-Star’. The record and music video are due out later this week on June 2 at 1pm KST/12am ET.Stray Kids appear to be leaders of an uprising in the new visual, with cloaked figures raising their fists towards members of the group in solidarity.

Stray Kids member Bang Chan has posted an apology for remarks he made during a recent livestream.Earlier this week, during the K-pop idol’s weekly livestream, called Chan’s Room, the musician spoke about his experience about the Music Bank in Paris event, which was held in early April.During the live broadcast, Bang Chan touched on generational differences in greeting etiquette (in Korean culture, a person who’s younger or lower in position bows to someone older or higher in position) and his thoughts on the subject.“Because generations are different, and I know that as well. But I feel like it’s come to the point where greeting someone is not considered as basic manners,” Bang Chan said, per Soompi.“That was one of the things I remembered from Music Bank in Paris,” he added.

K-pop boyband Stray Kids have revealed a snippet of ‘Get Lit’, a new song from their upcoming album.On May 15, the JYP Entertainment group released a track video for an energetic new song titled ‘Get Lit’. It will be officially released as part of their upcoming studio album ‘5-Star’, which arrives June 2 at 1pm KST/12am ET.In the new clip, the Stray Kids members pose for flashing cameras, before getting together and partying it up to the high-octane track.

Stray Kids have released a preview of their new song ‘DLC’, from their upcoming studio album ‘5-Star’.At midnight KST on May 8, the K-pop boyband previewed ‘DLC’ with the release of a short music video for the upcoming track. In the clip, the boyband vibe to the dance-pop song in a bar and a boxing ring.“Without anyone knowing / We’re only going to dance like crazy / It’s just that, I like it, la-la-la / Nobody, nobody, please don’t care about me, it’s okay / Let’s go crazy until the sunrise,” they sing in the preview.‘DLC’ will appear on Stray Kids’ upcoming third studio album ‘5-Star’, which is scheduled to be released on June 2.

K-pop boyband Stray Kids have unveiled a new trailer announcing their June return with the studio album ‘5-Star’.On April 28 at midnight KST, the group uploaded a trailer revealing the title and release date of their next record. Titled ‘5-Star’, Stray Kids’ upcoming full-length album is due out on June 2 at 1pm KST/12am ET.The boyband’s new trailer is based on a popular Korean game called ‘I Am Ground’, where players choose a nickname for themselves.

Stray Kids have added concerts in Los Angeles, Japan and the Philippines to the upcoming 2023 leg of their ‘Maniac’ world tour.On November 7, the group shared a string of announcements unveiling additional dates for their 2023 ‘Maniac’ world tour. These include a series of “encore” shows in Los Angeles and the cities of Tokyo and Osaka in Japan.

K-pop boyband Stray Kids have filmed a new music video for their next comeback.On March 6, South Korean news outlet Hankuk Ilbo reported that the boyband had recently completed filming a new music video for their next project. The outlet also claimed that Stray Kids would be making their comeback this April.JYP Entertainment later confirmed, per Soompi, that Stray Kids “did complete filming their new music video”.

Stray Kids singer Seungmin has dropped a brand-new single titled ‘Close To You’ as a contribution to the Love In Contract official soundtrack.The release of Seungmin’s new track was first announced by representatives of South Korean cable network tVN on October 19, via Daum News. The song was subsequently released on all major music platforms on October 20 at 6pm KST.Described as a song that “showcases Seungmin’s outstanding vocal ability”, ‘Close To You”s lyrics “contains feelings of love that have already occupied a large space in the heart”.

Stray Kids’ latest mini-album ‘Maxident’ has debuted at Number One on the Billboard 200 chart.On October 16 (EST), Billboard shared that the eight-member boyband have scored their second Number One record of 2022 with their mini-album ‘Maxident’ for the week ending October 13.This marks their second time topping the chart this year after April’s ‘Oddinary’. Stray Kids are now the first and only act so far to debut two Number One albums on the chart in 2022.According to Billboard, ‘Maxident’, which was released alongside its lead single ‘Case 143’, had achieved 117,000 equivalent album units in the US in its debut week.

Stray Kids have unveiled a new batch of dates for their ‘Maniac’ world tour in Asia, Australia and the USA – find the full list below.Today (September 29) the K-pop boyband revealed that they will play two stadium shows in Jakarta, Indonesia this November. In February, they will head to arenas in Bangkok, Thailand, Singapore and then Melbourne and Sydney in Australia.Stray Kids had to reschedule shows in Atlanta, Georgia and Forth Worth, Texas while touring the US in July as three of their eight members tested positive for COVID-19.

Stray Kids have unveiled snippets of their forthcoming ‘Maxident’ mini-album through a mashup clip.On September 19, the eight-member boyband shared a mashup video comprising tracks from their upcoming seventh mini-album ‘Maxident’. The record, due out on October 7 at 1pm KST, will be accompanied by the release of the music video for its lead single ‘Case 143’.The new clip previews all eight tracks on ‘Maxident’ including its lead single and unit tracks ‘3RACHA’, ‘Taste’ and ‘Can’t Stop’.

Stray Kids have announced their upcoming return with ‘Maxident’ through a stunning new comeback trailer.On September 6 at Midnight KST, Stray Kids dropped a two-minute trailer for their upcoming mini-album ‘Maxident’, thereby officially announcing the release. This record, which marks the boyband’s seventh mini-album, will arrive on October 7 at 12am EST/1pm KST.In the new trailer — which appears to have been filmed in North America during their ‘Maniac’ world tour — the boyband wander the streets while soundtracked by a serene piano instrumental.The music switches up to an energetic EDM beat as they begin storming the city, but the members are soon interrupted by a mysterious phone call.