Stray Kids

group · 2018 · JYP Entertainment

Stray Kids

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Stray Kids is a major K-pop act—see agency bios for lineage and latest lineup changes.

Learn Korean through context: Lyrics compress grammar and sprinkle English; variety cuts show faster banmal between friends and -요 speech to MCs. Note how Stray Kids switches registers.

Cultural literacy: Comebacks fan streaming guides, light-stick culture, and encore chants are part of modern fandom—use them as optional listening motivation, not pressure.

History & milestones

Origins: The act billed as Stray Kids (marketing name Stray Kids) took shape around 2018, working within the trainee-and-comeback system associated with JYP Entertainment. Fans often name “eras” after lead singles or hair-color cycles.

Story so far: Stray Kids debuted around 2018 and has iterated concepts across Korean releases. Member rotations or sub-units may apply—verify official profiles before exams.

Industry context: “K-pop” abroad usually means idol pop plus visuals: music videos, dance practices, variety appearances, and brand deals domestically. Korean charts (Melon, Genie, Circle) and shipment metrics (e.g., Hanteo) measure success differently from a single global Spotify rank.

Verify before you cite: Roster changes, legal disputes, and milestone dates move fast—check label press, Melon credits, or official YouTube descriptions rather than anonymous posts.

Milestone dates & eras

Summaries for learners—always confirm exact dates, setlists, and categories on official sources.

  1. 2018-03
    JYP survival-show lineage debut

    Self-produced identity with 3RACHA credits foregrounded.

  2. 2020
    God’s Menu breakthrough

    Noise-trap title amplified global playlisting.

  3. 2023-04
    Billboard 200 #1 album (US narrative)

    5-STAR shipment + streaming week cited in western press (confirm exact chart week).

World & regional tours

  • District 9 Unlock (2019–2020)

    Early US/Europe club-to-theatre scaling.

  • Manic / 5-STAR dome routing (2022–2024)

    Dome-class shows in Asia + large arenas elsewhere.

Selected awards & feats

  • 2022 MAMA / year-end performance awards

    Stagecraft trophies during “MANIAC” season.

  • 2023 MTV EMA win

    Western fan-vote heavy shows.

Biggest & signature releases

Flagship tracks and albums often cited in fan and press narratives; streaming order may differ by platform.

TitleYearTypeNotes
God’s Menu 2020 single

Kitchen metaphor trap anthem.

Back Door 2020 single

B-side promoted like a title.

Thunderous 2021 single

Marching-band percussion concept.

MANIAC 2022 single

Tour branding anchor.

S-Class 2023 single

Lead for 5-STAR.

Members

  • Bang Chan
    Listed performer

    English: Bang Chan performs as a member of Stray Kids. Official bios list positions; album credits show who co-wrote or produced tracks on recent releases.

    Study tip: Pick one short interview segment and shadow one sentence three times, focusing on sentence endings, not speed.

    한국어 ·

    한국어: 무대 이름 Bang Chan은(는) 방송·팬미팅에서 가장 자주 듣는 호칭이에요. ‘멤버 ○○’처럼 소개될 때 발음을 따라 해 보세요.

    표현: 인터뷰에서는 MC에게 존댓말(-요/습니다)을 쓰고, 멤버들 사이에서는 반말이 섞일 수 있어요.

  • Lee Know
    Listed performer

    English: Lee Know performs as a member of Stray Kids. Official bios list positions; album credits show who co-wrote or produced tracks on recent releases.

    Study tip: Pick one short interview segment and shadow one sentence three times, focusing on sentence endings, not speed.

    한국어 ·

    한국어: 무대 이름 Lee Know은(는) 방송·팬미팅에서 가장 자주 듣는 호칭이에요. ‘멤버 ○○’처럼 소개될 때 발음을 따라 해 보세요.

    표현: 인터뷰에서는 MC에게 존댓말(-요/습니다)을 쓰고, 멤버들 사이에서는 반말이 섞일 수 있어요.

  • Changbin
    Listed performer

    English: Changbin performs as a member of Stray Kids. Official bios list positions; album credits show who co-wrote or produced tracks on recent releases.

    Study tip: Pick one short interview segment and shadow one sentence three times, focusing on sentence endings, not speed.

    한국어 ·

    한국어: 무대 이름 Changbin은(는) 방송·팬미팅에서 가장 자주 듣는 호칭이에요. ‘멤버 ○○’처럼 소개될 때 발음을 따라 해 보세요.

    표현: 인터뷰에서는 MC에게 존댓말(-요/습니다)을 쓰고, 멤버들 사이에서는 반말이 섞일 수 있어요.

  • Hyunjin
    Listed performer

    English: Hyunjin performs as a member of Stray Kids. Official bios list positions; album credits show who co-wrote or produced tracks on recent releases.

    Study tip: Pick one short interview segment and shadow one sentence three times, focusing on sentence endings, not speed.

    한국어 ·

    한국어: 무대 이름 Hyunjin은(는) 방송·팬미팅에서 가장 자주 듣는 호칭이에요. ‘멤버 ○○’처럼 소개될 때 발음을 따라 해 보세요.

    표현: 인터뷰에서는 MC에게 존댓말(-요/습니다)을 쓰고, 멤버들 사이에서는 반말이 섞일 수 있어요.

  • Han
    Listed performer

    English: Han performs as a member of Stray Kids. Official bios list positions; album credits show who co-wrote or produced tracks on recent releases.

    Study tip: Pick one short interview segment and shadow one sentence three times, focusing on sentence endings, not speed.

    한국어 ·

    한국어: 무대 이름 Han은(는) 방송·팬미팅에서 가장 자주 듣는 호칭이에요. ‘멤버 ○○’처럼 소개될 때 발음을 따라 해 보세요.

    표현: 인터뷰에서는 MC에게 존댓말(-요/습니다)을 쓰고, 멤버들 사이에서는 반말이 섞일 수 있어요.

  • Felix
    Listed performer

    English: Felix performs as a member of Stray Kids. Official bios list positions; album credits show who co-wrote or produced tracks on recent releases.

    Study tip: Pick one short interview segment and shadow one sentence three times, focusing on sentence endings, not speed.

    한국어 ·

    한국어: 무대 이름 Felix은(는) 방송·팬미팅에서 가장 자주 듣는 호칭이에요. ‘멤버 ○○’처럼 소개될 때 발음을 따라 해 보세요.

    표현: 인터뷰에서는 MC에게 존댓말(-요/습니다)을 쓰고, 멤버들 사이에서는 반말이 섞일 수 있어요.

  • Seungmin
    Listed performer

    English: Seungmin performs as a member of Stray Kids. Official bios list positions; album credits show who co-wrote or produced tracks on recent releases.

    Study tip: Pick one short interview segment and shadow one sentence three times, focusing on sentence endings, not speed.

    한국어 ·

    한국어: 무대 이름 Seungmin은(는) 방송·팬미팅에서 가장 자주 듣는 호칭이에요. ‘멤버 ○○’처럼 소개될 때 발음을 따라 해 보세요.

    표현: 인터뷰에서는 MC에게 존댓말(-요/습니다)을 쓰고, 멤버들 사이에서는 반말이 섞일 수 있어요.

  • I.N
    Listed performer

    English: I.N performs as a member of Stray Kids. Official bios list positions; album credits show who co-wrote or produced tracks on recent releases.

    Study tip: Pick one short interview segment and shadow one sentence three times, focusing on sentence endings, not speed.

    한국어 ·

    한국어: 무대 이름 I.N은(는) 방송·팬미팅에서 가장 자주 듣는 호칭이에요. ‘멤버 ○○’처럼 소개될 때 발음을 따라 해 보세요.

    표현: 인터뷰에서는 MC에게 존댓말(-요/습니다)을 쓰고, 멤버들 사이에서는 반말이 섞일 수 있어요.

Selected discography

Represents major Korean releases; Japanese / English titles may exist in parallel. Dates are approximate for learning purposes.

TitleYearTypeNotes
Debut-era Korean release 2018 studio

Streaming titles may include alternate subtitles.

First studio or breakthrough mini studio

Streaming titles may include alternate subtitles.

Mid-career Korean LP or repackage studio

Streaming titles may include alternate subtitles.

Recent comeback EP/LP studio

Streaming titles may include alternate subtitles.

Season songs / collabs / OST highlights studio

Streaming titles may include alternate subtitles.

Anthology or compilation studio

Streaming titles may include alternate subtitles.

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