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News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Stray Kids Dominate Los Angeles With Two Sold Out Shows
Stray Kids made history by becoming the first fourth generation K-pop group to hold a solo concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. They entertained fans for two nights on May 31 and June 1, as part of their Dominate world tour. Originally, only one show was planned, but a second concert was added later due to fans' high demand. The LA based stadium is known for hosting top music stars like The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, BTS and Twice. While it can hold over 70,000 people, Stray Kids, on both nights, attracted around 100,000 fans. Seeing the huge response from fans, the group members, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and IN, took a moment at the end of the concert to thank everyone. As per All Kpop, the group said, 'We're so grateful to every STAY (fandom name) who came today. We were so happy to be able to give back the love we've received. This moment was possible because of you."
San Francisco Chronicle
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Stray Kids launch K-pop takeover at Oracle Park in San Francisco
The streets around Oracle Park morphed into a mini K-pop bazaar ahead of South Korean boy band Stray Kids' first stadium concert in the Bay Area. Thousands of fervent fans began converging on the home of the San Francisco Giants well before sunrise on Wednesday, May 28, camping out for a chance to see the global K-pop sensation perform later tonight. Many even lined up for hours to secure official merchandise at Bar Via, a nearby cocktail lounge, which was transformed into a pop-up shop selling band gear. The concert, part of Stray Kids' DominAte world tour, is expected to be a more than two-hour spectacle featuring fireworks, synchronized choreography and a 30-song set list. The tour is in support of Stray Kids' latest album, 'Skzhop Hiptape,' released in December. It kicked off with a historic performance at Seattle's T-Mobile Park on Saturday, May 24, where the group became the first K-pop act to sell out the stadium. 'A lot of Stray Kids' songs felt like an all-out assault on the senses,' the Seattle Times noted of their T-Mobile Park show, which attracted 41,000 attendees. Known for their genre-blending music and high-energy performances, Stray Kids have become one of the most innovative acts in K-pop, with a discography that seamlessly fuses hip-hop, electronic dance music and rock. Members Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N are all deeply involved in the creative process, contributing to the production and songwriting of their tracks. Since their last Bay Area performance in 2022, Stray Kids have continued to rack up accolades for their musical achievements. Their 2023 record '5-Star' earned Top K-pop Album honors at the Billboard Music Awards and best K-pop at the 2023 MTV VMAs. The album, which sold more than 4.6 million copies in its first week, shattered K-pop records and cemented their status as global superstars. In 2024, Stray Kids won group of the year at the People's Choice Awards and K-pop album of the year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. Stray Kids will continue their North American tour through June before heading to Europe in July. The entire tour expected to draw more than 2.2 million fans worldwide. Stray Kids set list Based on the concert at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Saturday, May 24. 'Skz Anthem' 'Mountains' 'Thunderous' 'Jjam' 'District 9' 'Back Door' 'Hellevator' / 'Easy' / 'S-Class' / 'Walkin on Water' / 'Charmer' / 'Venom' / 'Hall of Fame' 'Chk Chk Boom' 'Domino' 'God's Menu' 'Truman' 'Burnin' Tires' 'Escape' 'Cinema' 'Giant' 'Walkin on Water' 'S-Class' 'Lonely St.' 'Cover Me' 'Topline' 'Social Path' 'Lalalala' 'Megaverse' 'Maniac' 'Super Board' 'I like It' 'My Pace' 'Blind Spot' 'Stray Kids' 'Miroh' 'Chk Chk Boom' 'Haven'
Pink Villa
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Stray Kids surpasses 10 billion cumulative Spotify streams, joins BTS and BLACKPINK in elite club
Stray Kids achieved a historic feat! They became the only fourth gen K-pop group to have surpassed 10 billion streams on Spotify across all released tracks. Thanks to their dedicated fandom Stay, the boy band joined the elite club, becoming the third-ever Korean act to reach the milestone, as reported by K-media Chosun Biz on May 28. This Spotify record follows their recent AMAs success, depicting their global influence and musical prowess. Stray Kids Spotify record: 10 billion total steams Stray Kids ' cumulative 10 billion total on Spotify, came in the midst of their ongoing dominATE World Tour, making the feat even more special. A lot of fans have taken to social media to express their excitement over the news and congratulated the artists on the rare achievement. They called Stray Kids "4th gen leaders" as no other group from their generation has been able to secure that many streams on the global streaming platform. Stary Kids join BTS and BLACKPINK in elite club Previously BTS and BLACKPINK were the only two groups to have surpassed the 10 billion cumulative-stream mark. Notably, BTS is the first group to reach 40 billion streams on the platform. Fans are hopeful of Stray Kids to catch up with their seniors one day. Previously, the eight-member boy band was third-placed in Spotify's Global Top K-pop Artist of 2024, earning the highest rank among 4th-gen groups. Stray Kids current activity: dominATE World tour Stray Kids' Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and IN are currently entertaining fans through their energetic stage performances in the dominATE World tour. It launched on May 24 at Seattle's T-Mobile Park, where the group made history as the first K-pop act to sell out the stadium. They will perform a total of 13 shows across 10 North American cities, with a stop in San Francisco scheduled for May 28. The tour is projected to attract a record-breaking 2.2 million attendees, potentially making it the largest K-pop tour in terms of audience size for a single run, as per K-en News. Among their latest notable accolades is last year's American Music Awards (AMAs) for the Favorite Soundtrack award. They secured it for their contribution to the Arcane Season 2 soundtrack album, which included their hit single Come Play released in October 2024.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Stray Kid's Bang Chan opens up about idols' attitudes and etiquette during a live stream
Bang Chan from Stray Kids recently held a live stream to interact with fans and talk about life and other issues. The idol, who is well known for being blunt, candid, and open about various topics, was recently seen addressing the topic of idols' manners and greeting etiquette in the current entertainment industry. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Bang Chan interacts with fans and holds his regular 'Chan's Room' live broadcasts Bang Chan recently held a live stream session to interact with fans and directly talk to them. The idol is regularly known for holding live streams under 'Chan's Room'. The idol spent the broadcast listening and reacting to K-Pop videos, all the while directly interacting with fans, as per Allkpop. During the live stream, Bang Chan started talking about manners, attitudes, and bowing, which caught the fans' attention. While being asked about Stray Kids' performance in Paris, the idol shared what he thought about greetings and respect. He shared that while the experience of performing in Paris was amazing, there was also something that concerned him. He shared that 'I don't know if I just sound like a boomer… I feel like it's come to the point where greeting someone is not considered basic manners.' He then clarified that rather than complaining and calling people out, he was sharing his experience on the matter. He talked about how he wasn't greeted when he was interacting with people, and that bothered him. He also added that the latest generation are more open and casual about the formalities of greeting someone; however, the case was not the same for them. He shared that 'I'm not like cussing people out or anything, but I feel like I'm thinking too much about it because if you see someone walk by, you say annyeonghaseyo, then if they don't reply back, you'd be like, 'What the…okay.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But I feel like it's come to the point where this generation is allowed to do that, just not care, if that's right.' Bang Chan talks about overthinking and not receiving greetings from people In relation to the previous issue, Bang Chan added that he had faced instances where even after he would greet someone respectfully, they wouldn't reciprocate the gesture, leaving him to overthink his actions. He stated that 'I guess there were a few scenarios where that would happen. At first, I was like, Okay, and then the more I thought about it, I was like, Maybe I am overexaggerating. Maybe I'm thinking too much about it. Maybe I'm a boomer.' He continued, sharing that 'But I mean, from my perspective, whoever it is, I'm going to say hi the best I can because I am here to have fun and greet people I like and respect.'
Express Tribune
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Stray Kids' Bang Chan apologizes after Brazil concert comment sparks fan backlash
Stray Kids' Bang Chan has apologized after facing backlash for a comment made during the group's Brazil concert. The K-pop star referred to Brazil as 'another home,' a remark that some fans misinterpreted as 'second home,' leading to division and heated debate within the fandom. In response, Bang Chan addressed the situation through the fan interaction platform Bubble, expressing regret over the misunderstanding and asking fans—known as STAYs—to stop fighting. 'I really wish STAYs would stop fighting with each other,' he wrote. Chan also shared how the situation affected him emotionally, saying it left him feeling vulnerable. 'At this point, whatever comes out of my mouth just becomes problematic,' he admitted, adding that he now feels 'scared to say anything.' He reflected on how a joyful performance turned into an unexpected point of conflict among fans. He acknowledged that jealousy may have played a role in the backlash but called it 'understandable.' Despite the situation, Chan reaffirmed his commitment to loving all fans equally, though he admitted, 'I feel like I'm only making fights… It's all my fault I guess.' Many fans expressed sympathy online, rallying to his defense while criticizing others for misinterpreting his words and placing unfair expectations on him. The emotional weight of Chan's message resonated with supporters, who urged unity within the fandom. The artist closed his message by taking responsibility and promising growth. 'I'll do better,' he wrote. 'That's all it takes.' The incident underscores how easily global fan interactions can turn tense—and how closely K-pop idols live under public scrutiny in the digital age.
