Stray Kids is set to meet their fans with the release of their new album ‘合 (HOP)’ on December 13 at 2 PM. This album, uniquely named ‘SKZHOP HIPTAPE’, combines ‘SKZ’ from the group’s name with the hip-hop genre, showcasing Stray Kids’ musical individuality. It features new musical attempts that break away from traditional genre frameworks.
JYP Entertainment has heightened fans’ anticipation by unveiling the album’s timetable image. The image includes various Korean elements such as the door of a traditional Hanok, a brightly lit album logo, calligraphy-style typography, traditional window paper patterns, modern graphic objects, and colors reminiscent of the Taegeuk symbol. This visual presentation harmonizes tradition and modernity, emphasizing Stray Kids’ uniqueness.
Ahead of the album’s release, Stray Kids plans to sequentially unveil images and videos starting from the 18th. On the day of release, a countdown live with fans will take place, and a remix single is scheduled for release on the 16th. The album’s name ‘合 (HOP)’ symbolically combines the unity of the eight members and the ‘HOP’ of the hip-hop genre, signifying a new musical challenge.
Meanwhile, Stray Kids is currently on their “Stray Kids World Tour ‘dominATE’.” They have performed in major stadiums, starting in Seoul and continuing to Singapore, Melbourne, Sydney, Kaohsiung, and Bangkok. They plan to visit Manila, Philippines, Macau, Osaka, Japan, Bangkok, Thailand, Jakarta, Indonesia, and Hong Kong, with additional performances planned in Latin America, North America, and Europe, promising to meet more fans.
Fans’ expectations are rising to see what new charm Stray Kids will present through this album and world tour. Watching Stray Kids’ musical evolution through their upcoming activities will be intriguing.
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