Stray Kids will release a new album, Giant, in Japan on November 13. This album follows their successful performances, including the FIVE-STAR Dome Tour and strong achievements on global charts like Billboard. Despite challenges in South Korea, the group continues to focus on international success, particularly in Japan.
Stray Kids to Release New Album Giant in Japan
Stray Kids will release their second full-length album, Giant, in Japan on November 13. According to JYP Entertainment on October 2, Giant will be Stray Kids’ first new Japanese album in 1 year and 9 months, following The Sound, released in February 2022. Stray Kids’ consistent activity in Japan has helped them build strong local support. Their first mini album, Social Path (feat. LiSA), reached No.1 on the Oricon Daily Album Ranking, marking their growing success in Japan.
Stray Kids’ Japanese Popularity and Dome Tour Success
Stray Kids became the first 4th-generation K-pop boy group to perform in Japan’s four major dome venues during their FIVE-STAR Dome Tour 2023. The tour demonstrated their massive popularity in Japan. Fans are now eager to see what new music and performances Stray Kids will bring with Giant. Their rising success in Japan shows their ability to consistently captivate local fans.
World Tour and Concert Dates
Currently, Stray Kids are in the middle of their third world tour, dominATE. They will hold solo concerts in Melbourne and Sydney on October 19 and 26, followed by concerts in Tokyo and Manila. The group continues to enjoy worldwide popularity with their engaging performances, keeping up their global presence while focusing on their core fanbase in key markets like Japan.
Stray Kids’ Billboard and Streaming Achievements
Their July 19 mini album, 5-STAR, and its title track, S-Class, continued to achieve impressive results. The album took the top spot on the Billboard 200 for five consecutive weeks. Stray Kids also broke their personal record by ranking 49th on the Billboard Hot 100 with S-Class. In 2024, they were ranked as the fourth most-streamed K-pop artist on Spotify, with over 2.11 billion streams, demonstrating their international reach.
Domestic Setbacks and Overseas Focus
Despite their global success, Stray Kids faced challenges in South Korea following Hyunjin’s school bullying scandal, which negatively impacted their domestic popularity. However, they have successfully focused on international markets, particularly Japan, to continue their upward trajectory. Their strong overseas performance has allowed them to maintain their status as one of K-pop’s top acts, even amid local controversies.
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So what exactly did Stray Kids do that’s so terrible? Sounds like another case of fans making a mountain out of a molehill, just like with Suga. Korean fans are so dramatic.