South Korean boy band Stray Kids launched their latest eight‑track mini‑album “THIS & THAT” at the stroke of midnight, delivering a fresh sound for fans looking for a weekend soundtrack.
New Album Launch and Lead Single
The collection opens with the anthemic digital single “RUN IT,” written and produced by the group’s in‑house unit 3RACHA – Bang Chan, Changbin and HAN. The track showcases the trio’s signature energy and sets the tone for the rest of the album.
It expresses our determination to overcome challenges and limitations and ultimately move forward to victory.
— Stray Kids, official statement
According to the band’s statement, the song tells a story of growth from humble beginnings to a journey that expands from ‘Seoul to the world.’ The lyric reflects the group’s ambition to push past obstacles and keep moving forward.
Billboard Success and Award Wins
All eight of Stray Kids’ Billboard 200 entries have debuted at No. 1, beginning with the mini‑album ODDINARY in 2022. In 2024, the album HOP continued the streak, making the act the first in the chart’s 69‑year history to debut at the summit with their first six entries. Subsequent releases, KARMA and DO IT, also entered the chart at the top spot.
The group’s accolades include Top K‑Pop Album at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, Group of the Year at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards, and K‑Pop Album of the Year at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. After the 2025 mixtape SKZ IT TAPE DO IT, they became the artist with the most RIAA Gold‑certified K‑pop albums in history.
World Tour, Rock in Rio and STRAYCITY Dates
A world tour is now under way, and the band will become the first K‑pop act to headline Brazil’s Rock in Rio festival next month. The tour also features the newly announced STRAYCITY series, a set of live shows across Argentina, Colombia and Mexico.
STRAYCITY kicks off on Sept. 9 at the Vive Claro Distrito Cultural in Bogotá and wraps up on Sept. 25 at Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros. A recent study by The Action Network found Stray Kids “radiate the most joy online,” leading the survey by a three‑point margin based on more than 1.5 million comments across 106 music subreddits.
Frequently asked questions
What is Stray Kids' new mini-album called?
Stray Kids' new mini‑album is titled 'THIS & THAT', an eight‑track release that opens with the digital single 'RUN IT'.
Who produced Stray Kids' new single 'RUN IT'?
The single 'RUN IT' was written and produced by Stray Kids' in‑house production unit 3RACHA, consisting of Bang Chan, Changbin and HAN.
What is special about Stray Kids' Billboard 200 entries?
All eight of Stray Kids' Billboard 200 entries have debuted at No. 1, making them the first act in the chart’s 69‑year history to have their first six entries open at the summit.
What is the STRAYCITY series?
STRAYCITY is a series of live shows across Argentina, Colombia and Mexico, starting on Sept. 9 in Bogotá and concluding on Sept. 25 at Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros.
What festival will Stray Kids headline in Brazil?
Stray Kids will become the first K‑pop act to headline Brazil's Rock in Rio festival next month.
What is the name of Stray Kids' mixtape released in 2025?
The 2025 mixtape is titled 'SKZ IT TAPE DO IT', which made them the artist with the most RIAA Gold‑certified K‑pop albums.
