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Stray Kids Announce Dates for ‘Maniac’ North American Arena Tour

The tour will kick off on June 29 in Newark, New Jersey.

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Stray Kids announced the dates for the North American leg of their upcoming “Maniac” world tour on Monday (April 18). The K-pop octet will kick off the outing in Seoul, South Korea at the end of April, before hitting Japan in May and then making it to U.S. shores in June and July.

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The Live Nation-promoted U.S. shows are in support of their No. 1 Billboard 200 collection, Stray Kids Mini Album: Oddinary and they will kick off on June 29 with a gig at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, before moving on to gigs in Chicago, Atlanta, Forth Worth, Los Angeles, Oakland and Seattle.

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The group — which includes members Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N — launched at No. 1  on the Billboard album charts in March with 110,000 equivalent album units and Top Album Sales with 103,000 in album sales according to Luminate, formerly MRC Data. It was the band’s first No. 1 on each chart and also the first title to debut atop the rankings simultaneously since Adele’s 30 in December of last year.

Stray Kids are the fourth K-pop act to hit No. 1 on the Artist 100, which began in 2014, joining BTS (20 total weeks at No. 1), BLACKPINK and SuperM (one week each). The guys were gobsmacked by the chart double-dip, and in a chat with Billboard on Twitter Spaces they were freaking out about their first entries on the BB tallies. “Woah, so exciting!” the South Korean pop group was heard cheering about the news , before Bang Chan chimed in, “We heard the news a few moments ago and are like, ‘Is this real? Is this actually happening?’ We were really surprised too.”

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Tickets for the tour will go on sale on Friday (April 22) at 6 p.m. ET here .

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Update: Stray Kids Announces Additional Stops For "MANIAC" World Tour

Updated September 29 KST:

Stray Kids has announced more tour dates!

The group will be visiting additional cities in Asia, Australia, and the United States for part of their “MANIAC” world tour. Included are the rescheduled dates for the Atlanta and Fort Worth stops, which were previously postponed in July after some members tested positive for COVID-19.

Check out the new dates below:

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Stray Kids is heading abroad on a world tour!

On March 7 at midnight KST, Stray Kids officially announced their plans for their long-awaited second world tour “MANIAC.”

After kicking things off with two nights of concerts in Seoul on April 30 and May 1, Stray Kids will head to Japan, where they will perform in Kobe from June 11 to 12 and Tokyo from June 18 to 19. The group will then travel to the United States to perform in Newark on June 29, Chicago on July 1, Atlanta on July 3, Fort Worth on July 6, Los Angeles on July 9, Oakland on July 12, and Seattle on July 14—before returning to Japan for two nights of concerts in Tokyo on July 26 and 27.

However, fans outside Japan and the United States need not be discouraged: according to Stray Kids, the group will soon reveal more dates and cities for the upcoming tour.

Meanwhile, Stray Kids is currently gearing up for their highly-anticipated comeback with their new album “ODDINARY.” Check out their latest teasers here !

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All About Stray Kids 2nd World Tour 2022, “MANIAC”: Concert Dates, Locations, and COMPLETE Schedule – Are You READY?

Kpop 4 th gen million-seller and leader, Stray Kids, has officially announced their upcoming world 2022! Check out the following information on everything you need to know about Stray Kids 2nd World Tour 2022, “ MANIAC ”, and its concert dates, locations, as well as COMPLETE schedule. Are you ready, Kpop Fans?

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Stray Kids Officially Announces 2nd World Tour 2022, “ MANIAC ”

It is such a joyful day in STAYville because Stray Kids finally announced their 2 nd World Tour 2022, with the title derived from their most recent comeback album title song, “ MANIAC ”.

On March 7 at midnight KST, Stray Kids Twitter account posted their official announcement for the dates and locations of the boys’ 2 nd World Tour 2022, “ MANIAC, ” and its complete schedule.

Stray Kids(스트레이 키즈) 2nd World Tour “MANIAC” ✅ Pre-Save and Pre-Order <ODDINARY> now! https://t.co/hVvEkDsyoZ #StrayKids #스트레이키즈 #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #ODDINARY #MANIAC #MANIAC_SKZ #StrayKidsComeback #YouMakeStrayKidsStay pic.twitter.com/VHnpISmy7U — Stray Kids (@Stray_Kids) March 6, 2022

“MANIAC” World Tour 2022 COMPLETE Concert Schedule: Dates, Locations, and Timeline

Further in the announcement, the 4 th Kpop gen representatives , Stray Kids, will be kicking off their upcoming 2022 World Tour with 2-night concerts in Seoul on April 30 and May 1. From Seoul, the boys will be departing to Japan and several cities in the United States, before performing an encore show back in Japan.

Here are the Stray Kids 2nd World Tour 2022, “ MANIAC ”, complete schedule: dates, location, and timeline.

SOUTH KOREA

• April 30 – May 01 : SEOUL
• June 11 – 12 : KOBE
• June 18 – 19 : TOKYO

UNITED STATES of AMERICA

• June 29: NEWARK
• July 01: CHICAGO
• July 03: ATLANTA
• July 06: FORT WORTH
• July 09: LOS ANGELES
• July 12: OAKLAND
• July 14: SEATTLE
• July 26 – 27: TOKYO

Indeed, you may think Stray Kids 2nd World Tour 2022, “ MANIAC ” locations seem to be limited only to three countries. However, the official announcement also mentioned “ and more ”. Therefore, it means that it is highly possible for Stray Kids to add more locations and dates for their 2nd World Tour Concert 2022, “ MANIAC ”.

Stray Kids Made Their World Tour Concert Promise in STEP OUT 2022

Finally, did you remember that at the beginning of 2022, Stray Kids declared all their promises in a “ STEP OUT 2022 ” video? In the video, Stray Kids Lee Felix presented the boys’ achievements in 2021 and what they had planned to accomplish in 2022.

Indeed, throughout these several months, Stray Kids have fulfilled their goals with 2 Kids Room, SKZ CODE, SKZ Record & Player, as well as their documentaries.

Still, the major parts of those promises were when Stray Kids mentioned that they planned to publish TWO albums. On top of that, Stray Kids also promised to conduct their 2 nd world tour this year.

Stray Kids: The Leaders Who Deliver Their Promise

Today, Stray Kids have finally delivered their promises.

With the upcoming release of “ODDINARY” comeback mini-album and this 2nd World Tour announcement, the remaining promise is just one more album this year.

Truly, is there anything Stray Kids cannot accomplish? Probably not. After all, the main reason of all these accomplishments is their beloved STAY fans. In fact, Stray Kids always mentions in every of their achievements, “Stray kids everywhere all around the world, you make Stray Kids STAY.” This sentence has a deep meaning for both Stray Kids and STAY fans, representing how much they mean to each other.

So, are you ready for Stray Kids 2 nd World Tour Concert 2022, “ MANIAC ”? Feel free to shout out your excitement about Stray Kids world tour in the comments. Also, stay with Kpoppost and our  Instagram ,  Facebook , and  Twitter  for more Stray Kids updates. In the meantime, let us check out Stray Kids promises one more time on STEP OUT 2022.

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• 5+ CRUCIAL Facts & Clues Only True STAY Know About Stray Kids “ODDINARY” New Comeback Album 2022 + Release Date
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K-Pop Stars Stray Kids Announce 2ND World Tour “MANIAC”

Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, April 22nd at 3pm PT on Ticketmaster.com

International K-Pop group, Stray Kids, who have swept the 2022 Billboard charts, have announced their 2nd World Tour “MANIAC” . To kick off the tour, Stray Kids hosted three consecutive days of Seoul sold out shows called Stray Kids 2nd World Tour “MANIAC”. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on June 29th at Prudential Center in Newark making stops across the U.S. in Atlanta, Fort Worth, Los Angeles and more before wrapping up in Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena on July 14th. The eight-member South Korean group consisting of Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N will embark on their 7-city run this summer. Stray Kids’ latest mini album ODDINARY landed at number 1 on the Billboard’s 200 albums chart in March 2022 with the group staying on the charts for three consecutive weeks. The mini album ODDINARY also hit number one on the Billboard Artist 100 Chart confirming Stray Kids have cemented themselves as global K-pop stars.

TICKETS:  Tickets on sale starting Friday, April 22nd at 3pm PT on Ticketmaster.com

2ND WORLD TOUR DATES: 

Wed Jun 29 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Fri Jul 01 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Sun Jul 03 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Wed Jul 06 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

Sat Jul 09 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

Tue Jul 12 – Oakland, CA  – Oakland Arena

Thu Jul 14 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

ABOUT STRAY KIDS:

*Charted at number 1 on Billboard Album Top 200 with the latest album ODDINARY for 3 consecutive weeks

*Latest Album ‘ODDINARY’ music video recorded over 5 million views on Youtube within 9 hours, 10 million views within 19 hours, and surpassed 50M views within 2 weeks. 

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Stray Kids announce 'MANIAC' world tour, confirmed concert dates in Seoul, Tokyo, Los Angeles, and more

Stray Kids are taking over the world! 

On 6 March 2022, JYP Entertainment announced that Stray Kids will be holding their second World Tour, MANIAC , from 30 April onwards, beginning in Seoul. 

Confirmed legs include Kobe, Tokyo, Newark, Chicago, Atlanta, Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle , and more.

Stray Kids(스트레이 키즈) 2nd World Tour "MANIAC" ✅ Pre-Save and Pre-Order <ODDINARY> now! https://t.co/hVvEkDsyoZ #StrayKids #스트레이키즈 #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #ODDINARY #MANIAC #MANIAC_SKZ #StrayKidsComeback #YouMakeStrayKidsStay pic.twitter.com/VHnpISmy7U — Stray Kids (@Stray_Kids) March 6, 2022

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Stray Kids World Tour

April 29 – Seoul, South Korea @ Jamsil Indoor Stadium

April 30 – Seoul, South Korea @ Jamsil Indoor Stadium

May 1 – Seoul, South Korea @ Jamsil Indoor Stadium

June 11 – Kobe, Japan @ World Memorial Hall

June 12 – Kobe, Japan @ World Memorial Hall

June 18 – Tokyo, Japan @ Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium

June 19 – Tokyo, Japan @ Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium

June 28 – Newark, New Jersey @ Prudential Center

June 29 – Newark, New Jersey @ Prudential Center

July 1 – Chicago, Illinois @ United Center

July 3 – Atlanta, Georgia @ State Farm Arena

July 6 – Fort Worth, Texas @ Dickies Arena

July 9 – Los Angeles, California @ Kia Forum

July 10 – Los Angeles, California @ Kia Forum

July 12 – Oakland, California @ Oakland Arena

July 14 & 15 – Seattle, Washington @ Climate Pledge Arena

July 19 & 20 - Anaheim, California @ Honda Center

July 26 – Tokyo, Japan @ Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium

July 27 – Tokyo, Japan @ Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium

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The World Tour revolves around their yet-to-be-released new album, ODDINARY , which Stray Kids are currently in the process of promoting. Fans can get excited for another set of fantastic stages from the Kingdom: Legendary War champions as Stray Kids prepares to make a maniac time with their tour. 

Prior to ODDINARY, Stray Kids have also released the albums NOEASY and SKZ2021, as well as the singles ' Christmas EveL ', and the Japanese single ' Scars '.

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Stray Kids Tease An Explosive New Show For 2nd World Tour "MANIAC": "We Can't Wait Show Everyone The Next Level"

As Stray Kids begin their latest tour, the K-pop group reveals their favorite songs to perform and why it's important for them to have creative control.

When it comes to band mottos, Stray Kids' couldn't be more fitting: "Stray kids Everywhere All Around The World." The K-pop group's first 2022 EP,   ODDINARY, sold over 1.6 million copies and topped  album charts in the US, South Korea, Finland and Poland (and charted in the top 10 in several more countries).

Now, they're taking their mantra literally with the 2nd World Tour "MANIAC." Following three shows in their native Seoul April 29 through May 1 and four in Japan earlier this month, the tour resumes June 28 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The latest leg of the tour will see Stray Kids hit eight cities in the United States before returning to Tokyo's Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium for a pair of shows on July 26 and 27.

Beyond their impressive accomplishments, the group's eight members — Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, HAN, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N — have taken initiative with their careers in a way many of their peers haven't. With in-house producing group 3RACHA (consisting of members Bang Chan, Changbin, and HAN) and songwriting involvement from the rest of the group, Stray Kids are largely responsible for their own sound.

The appeal doesn't end there. Between EDM and trap-laced beats, fiery performances and the rawness they exhibit to their fandom, there's something truly unique and refreshing about the group. In an era of music where fans crave authenticity and relatability, it's no wonder their fans — known as STAY — well, stay.

Hustle has always been a part of the group's brand since they were formed on a reality competition show in 2017. And with the recent drop of their latest Japanese EP, CIRCUS , on June 22 , Stray Kids are only continuing to expand their diverse discography — and their global appeal.

Ahead of Stray Kids' first show in Newark, GRAMMY.com checked in with the guys to discuss the show, their creative process, team bonding, and more.

You're gearing up for your U.S. tour after performing in Seoul and Japan. How does it feel to finally be able to perform live for your international fans again? Is there anything you're particularly looking forward to or that you've improved on since last tour?

Lee Know: We made so many great memories the last time we visited the States. I'm sure we'll be able to make great memories this time as well!

Hyunjin: Because this is our first tour in a while, we really put a lot of effort in to show our more matured performances. We're so happy that we can meet so many STAY.

Felix: It's been a long two and a half years since we've seen our STAY from overseas. As much as we've all waited, we've prepared our MANIAC tour to the best we can. Now we can't wait to meet and show everyone the next level of Stray Kids.

You released a Japanese EP on June 22. How would you say the sound of this EP differs from your latest Korean album, ODDINARY ? When you're making music in Japanese, is there a different artistic process?

Changbin: I don't think the difference in language results in a difference in the creation process. The only difference is that there's a translation process that's added, but everything else is basically the same as when we work on a Korean language album. While ODDINARY definitely had this maniac vibe, our Japanese album this time feels more unrestrained.

HAN: There isn't much difference between creating tracks in Korean and in Japanese. However, the difference between ODDINARY and our Japanese Mini Album, CIRCUS , is that while ODDINARY focuses on displaying Stray Kids' musicality and the authenticity of our ideas, CIRCUS focuses on storytelling, showing our colors, and how 'chill' and 'young' we are. While, of course, there are definite differences between the two, the two also have different listening points.

Your sound has evolved so much over the years. ODDINARY shows so much diversity genre-wise, with EDM, rock, and even trap influences. What inspires your music the most? Do you ever feel nervous about releasing songs that may differ from the trends in the industry?

Bang Chan: First off, I think inspiration comes from a variety of things. Sometimes from the members, STAY or just random daily things. It's always different. Secondly, as people who write music however we want, we just enjoy making music that we enjoy whether it be trending or not.

Seungmin: I have to say that our endless interest and exploration of music, as well as our love for trying out different things, gives us the most inspiration. While testing out new waters can feel a bit awkward and new, we don't fear this change — especially because we might even be able to influence the fast-changing modern day trends.

You guys are very involved in songwriting and producing. Why is it important to you to have creative control over what you release? How has your creation process changed or evolved, if at all, over the years?

Bang Chan: Lyric writing and producing has always been a very important process to us. Because if we're going to be the ones recording and performing our songs, we should be the ones who make them. Putting in more emotion and sincerity into the whole production. Especially because we want to express certain messages to not only STAY, but to everyone out there.

Changbin: Ever since a certain point, we've been able to find our unique musical color and apply this to the production process. I believe we're quite lucky that we're able to create the tracks we sing and perform along to, and because we're the ones who know our strengths the best, we're able to shed light onto our team's color.

Do you have a favorite song or B-side that you've released in the last year?

Lee Know: All of the tracks are great, which makes it hard to choose just one. But if I have to choose, I like "거미줄(VENOM)" because of the mood and beat.

Felix: Although this wasn't released last year, I'd have to say that my favorite title track is still "神메뉴(God's Menu)" because it's the first title song that really gave a heads up to everyone who we are and what we're capable of. The beginning of our long journey.

I.N: I like "소리꾼(Thunderous)," because it's the song that well contains Stray Kids' unique colors.

What do you hope fans gain when they listen to your music? Is there any message of appreciation you've received from a fan that resonated with you?

HAN: We mainly focus on unraveling our stories and thoughts into the lyric writing and song ideation process, but whatever song we may be working on, our goal is to provide strength and radiate positivity to those who listen. STAY always mention that they can feel our genuineness when listening to our songs. Words like these are what allow us to approach our music in a more truthful way, pushing us to deliver only our most genuine, authentic hearts.

Seungmin: I hope we're able to have a positive effect on all of those who listen to our music. Like, when people listen to our music in the far future, they'll be able to vividly remember all of the memories from the past. I want to show everyone the awesome power of music! Personally, I feel the happiest whenever I hear from STAY that our music has been a part of their daily lives ever since they've encountered us.

So many songs from your discography are high-energy and have intricate choreography, like "MANIAC." What do you hope the energy is like when you're performing your songs live? Do you have a favorite song to perform live?

Hyunjin: My favorite song is "Charmer." I enjoy performing on stage because I'm the type to really pour my everything in, including all of the explosive energy onto stage.

I.N: I hope that whenever we're on stage, the energy that we radiate gives strength to the people watching our stage, allowing them to enjoy our performances with us. Among our tracks, I think performances for "소리꾼(Thunderous)," "DOMINO" and "神메뉴(God's Menu)" deliver our energy the best, which is why I especially love performing these three songs during our concert.

Stray Kids perform at New Jersey's Prudential Center on June 28, 2022. Photo: JYP Entertainment

What do you guys do to unwind when you're not making music or performing? How do you balance your busy schedules?

Lee Know: I'm able to relieve my stress by working out.

Changbin: I try to find something repetitive to do so that I can balance out my irregular daily life. For example, I keep myself healthy by constantly working out.

HAN: Especially these days, I try to take the time off to look up inspirational quotes that will positively influence our music. Of course, I also spend time by resting and laying down in bed, doing basic workouts, going shopping and stuff. But because nowadays is such an important time in which we can step up, I try to spend my time doing things that will help us grow and mature.

What do you think makes your bond as a group stronger? Have you learned anything from another member of Stray Kids that was important to you?

Bang Chan: For me personally, I feel like I learn something new from the Kids everyday. I mean we're all different human beings, so for us to stay together we always talk things through, chill together and just have fun. So naturally, I feel like the bond can only get stronger and stronger.

Seungmin: I definitely believe in the importance of conversation. No matter what makes us happy, sad or even mad, once we start talking with each other and going towards the right direction together, we'll notice that this has led us to having a greater understanding of each other, further strengthening our relationship! I'm able to be open with all Stray Kids members, which is something I'm quite thankful for.

You guys have accomplished so much as a group, and Billboard even listed ODDINARY as one of the best 50 albums released so far in 2022. How does this sort of recognition make you feel? Outside of these accolades, are there any goals you haven't reached yet or any new ones you've recently set for yourself?

Felix: To be honest, accomplishing the Billboard achievements still makes me wonder if I'm dreaming or if I'm still just not in my reality. Every time I think about it I'm still so surprised that I have to look at the amount of comments our STAY have left just to believe it. Truly it's a huge gift from STAY everywhere all around the world.

I.N: There are still so many countries we haven't been to before. I hope that in the near future, we'll be able to meet and give positive energy to STAY from many different countries.

Hyunjin: I want to create even grander stages with even more STAY. I hope that the eight of us can continue to safely, happily perform together — just like how we are now.

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2023 In Review: 5 Trends That Defined K-Pop

K-pop aims to appease the biggest crowds possible, but it’s also unafraid of trying new ways of making music and building fan communities. Read on for five trends in K-pop that marked the industry in 2023, from globally-based acts to new sounds.

K-pop is a living, breathing organism. It’s way beyond just pop music from South Korea — more like a whole microcosm that includes culture, tech, fashion, other music genres, and even other countries. Its boundaries are increasingly blurry: there are K-pop groups releasing albums entirely in English and American groups being created under the K-pop business model. Where does it end, and where does it begin?

No one knows exactly. What we do know, though, is that the industry and all its adjacent productions remain one of the most experimental and innovative. K-pop aims to appease the biggest crowds possible, but it’s also unafraid to leap into new ways of making music and building fan communities.

These are some of the traits that make it so exciting — whether it’s a 24-member, NFT-based group like tripleS or a song about baggy jeans , you never know what awaits around the corner. As K-pop continues to expand and surprise, here are five trends that marked the industry in 2023.

Boy Groups To The Front

If 2022 was the year of girl groups in K-pop, 2023 saw a wave of boy groups rising up to the challenge. While female acts continue to thrive — with exciting names like Loossemble, Kiss of Life and tripleS joining the industry — it was this year’s male debuts that attested the beginning of a new era.

Monster rookies ZEROBASEONE broke all-time records by selling over 1 million copies of their first E P, July’s Youth In The Shade , on the first day of release. The nine-member group was formed through survival TV show "Boys Planet," and was marketed as the initiator of K-pop’s fifth generation. That statement is not as simple as it looks (many factors contribute to a change of generations in K-pop, not just debuts), but it pointed to a definite handing of the torch.

There were also fresh teams coming from some of the most well-established K-pop agencies this year. Xikers , the younger peers of ATEEZ at KQ Entertainment, debuted in March. In May, BoyNextDoor came forth from KOZ Entertainment, a subsidiary of HYBE ( BTS , TXT, and more) founded by the singer, producer and leader of Block B. In September, RIIZE met the world as SM Entertainment’s first non-NCT-related boy group since 2016.

Other promising newcomers include Xodiac, 8Turn, Evnne, TOZ, and Ampers&One — many of whom are former contestants of "Boys Planet" — and it becomes clear that 2023 set the bar for a new generation of boy bands to come.

Living In The Age Of TikTok

"The ideal recipe for a great K-pop song would be a catchy hook/chorus — which is usually in English so more people can sing it — and a danceable song that can bring on a choreography that is infectious enough so people want to learn them and make TikToks," manager and A&R consultant Marion Van der wees told GRAMMY.com earlier this year.  

Van der wees’ statement rings true. While TikTok and Instagram Reels have been popular in K-pop for a few years, they became the norm in 2023. From rookies like Lun8 to industry veterans like Red Velvet , every release now comes with an obligatory video "challenge" for those platforms, intended to be replicated ad infinitum by the artist, their peers, and their fans.

As K-pop becomes increasingly fandom-focused, these challenges also serve as one of the main forms of interaction between artists of different labels, styles, and levels of experience who wouldn’t normally engage with each other. It’s less a question of going viral, and more of cross-promoting, exposing themselves to new audiences, and gifting fans with unique content.

Besides all that, newer groups like RIIZE are tapping into Gen Z’s online habits and reveling in their spontaneity: they gained buzz for replying to fans’ comments and for posting relatable ( if a little unhinged ) videos, just like any teenager would.

AI Dreams (Or Nightmares?)

While AI music and virtual artists have been on exponential rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 was the year where K-pop truly embraced them. Virtual girl group MAVE: amassed over 26 million views on their debut single, January’s "Pandora," and virtual boy group PLAVE, who also debuted this year, became the first of their kind to perform at KCON LA in August.

In May, entertainment giant HYBE launched Midnatt, the alter ego of singer-songwriter Lee Hyun. Although Hyun is a real person, his first single "Masquerade" was released in six languages (English, Korean, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese) through the utilization of Supertone, an AI audio company that HYBE acquired in January. Supertone modulated Hyun’s tone, pronunciation, delivery, and even shifted his voice from male to female.

AI is also shaping how fans interact with artists — you can even talk to the digital twin of GOT7 member Mark Tuan now. Created by New Zealand company Soul Machines, Digital Mark Tuan is available 24/7 via OpenAI’s GPT3, and aims to "connect with fans, share stories about the real Mark Tuan, and cement his presence in the metaverse," according to Soul Machine's website .

These projects have growing audiences, but there’s still plenty of discussion on whether K-pop and AI’s mix has yielded positive results. As best summarized by songwriter/producer Wonderkid on Grammy.com’s roundtable , K-pop’s relationship with AI "looks good on the surface, but we recognize what is missing in half a second. I think of it as falling in love with a robot: it may someday be possible, but it would take a very, very long time."

Softer Sounds And Chill Vibes Proliferate 

K-pop has always been known for shaping different musical genres into something of its own. This diversity — spanning from reggae to classic orchestra, sometimes all in one song — is part of K-pop’s DNA. Superstars like Stray Kids and NCT 127 often have their styles described as "noise music," and girl groups like BLACKPINK and ITZY rose to the top with hard-hitting beats, spawning a trend that is still followed by several rookies.

This bold, in-your-face style of K-pop will likely always exist, but a new trend has begun to emerge. Songs from rookie groups like NewJeans , IVE , and even Fifty Fifty (see their viral "Cupid" ) are softer and have the calming effect of putting on earphones in a busy office.

NewJeans’ December 2022 single "Ditto" was inspired by Baltimore club but also manages a more chill vibe. The year-round hit achieved the coveted PAK — Perfect All-Kill, meaning it  charted at No. 1 on real-time, daily and weekly charts on all major South Korean music streaming platforms. IVE’s disco-infused "I Am" was another PAK winner, and so was the duo AKMU’s bouncy ballad "Love Lee."

The trend toward more mellow sounds is also present in three of BTS’ solo projects this year: Jimin came forward with the synth-pop of "Like Crazy," V approached soul and jazz on his "Slow Dancing," and Jung Kook channeled Michael Jackson with the funky "Standing Next to You." Even the debuting boy groups of this year have chosen more laid back sounds. Zerobaseone sampled A-ha ’s "Take on Me" for "In Bloom," and RIIZE’s synth-laden "Get a Guitar" is filled with nostalgia. As industry trendsetters veer towards pleasing melodies and chill vibes with retro inspirations, these sounds are certain to become even more widespread in the following years.

K-Pop Beyond The K

"For K-pop to truly become mainstream worldwide, the ‘K’ in K-pop needs to be removed, and it should just be ‘pop’ in itself," HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk said in a press release about the label’s latest endeavor: a trainee survival show called "The Debut: Dream Academy," which premiered on Sept. 1. In partnership with Geffen Records, HYBE embarked on "a worldwide search for the next global girl group," receiving over 120,000 applications from Argentina to Japan. The resulting six-member group, KATSEYE, will likely debut next year, followed by a Netflix docuseries.

A few months prior, JYP Entertainment (home to groups like TWICE and Stray Kids) also announced the reality competition show "A2K (America2Korea)", in partnership with Republic Records. Their goal was to create a U.S.-based girl group with members of diverse backgrounds, but who would be trained under the K-pop system. The resulting sextet, VCHA, released their first single album, " SeVit (New Light) ," in September.

Add to that SM Entertainment, who helms groups like EXO and NCT, teaming up with UK production company Moon&Back in order to launch a boy band in early 2024, and you have nearly all of K-pop’s biggest players placing bets on Western-based projects. As K-pop has always been an export-driven industry, these moves are no surprise — but 2023 marked a year where companies were finally successful in applying the K-pop model to form artists in markets outside of Asia.

Whether VCHA, KATSEYE, and other groups will be successful remains a mystery, but their existence points to a shift. As THEBLACKLABEL singer and producer Vince mentioned in Grammy.com’s roundtable , "we don’t call pop music from America ‘American pop’, we just call it ‘pop.’" K-pop might be headed in the same direction.

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GRAMMY Rewind: Kendrick Lamar Honors Hip-Hop's Greats While Accepting Best Rap Album GRAMMY For 'To Pimp a Butterfly' In 2016

Upon winning the GRAMMY for Best Rap Album for 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' Kendrick Lamar thanked those that helped him get to the stage, and the artists that blazed the trail for him.

Updated Friday Oct. 13, 2023 to include info about Kendrick Lamar's most recent GRAMMY wins, as of the 2023 GRAMMYs.

A GRAMMY veteran these days, Kendrick Lamar has won 17 GRAMMYs and has received 47 GRAMMY nominations overall. A sizable chunk of his trophies came from the 58th annual GRAMMY Awards in 2016, when he walked away with five — including his first-ever win in the Best Rap Album category.

This installment of GRAMMY Rewind turns back the clock to 2016, revisiting Lamar's acceptance speech upon winning Best Rap Album for To Pimp A Butterfly . Though Lamar was alone on stage, he made it clear that he wouldn't be at the top of his game without the help of a broad support system. 

"First off, all glory to God, that's for sure," he said, kicking off a speech that went on to thank his parents, who he described as his "those who gave me the responsibility of knowing, of accepting the good with the bad."

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He also extended his love and gratitude to his fiancée, Whitney Alford, and shouted out his Top Dawg Entertainment labelmates. Lamar specifically praised Top Dawg's CEO, Anthony Tiffith, for finding and developing raw talent that might not otherwise get the chance to pursue their musical dreams.

"We'd never forget that: Taking these kids out of the projects, out of Compton, and putting them right here on this stage, to be the best that they can be," Lamar — a Compton native himself — continued, leading into an impassioned conclusion spotlighting some of the cornerstone rap albums that came before To Pimp a Butterfly .

"Hip-hop. Ice Cube . This is for hip-hop," he said. "This is for Snoop Dogg , Doggystyle . This is for Illmatic , this is for Nas . We will live forever. Believe that."

To Pimp a Butterfly singles "Alright" and "These Walls" earned Lamar three more GRAMMYs that night, the former winning Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song and the latter taking Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (the song features Bilal , Anna Wise and Thundercat ). He also won Best Music Video for the remix of Taylor Swift 's "Bad Blood." 

Lamar has since won Best Rap Album two more times, taking home the golden gramophone in 2018 for his blockbuster LP DAMN ., and in 2023 for his bold fifth album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers .

Watch Lamar's full acceptance speech above, and check back at GRAMMY.com every Friday for more GRAMMY Rewind episodes. 

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9 Thrilling Moments From KCON 2023 L.A.: Stray Kids, RIIZE, Taemin & More

KCON’s lineup featured over 20 acts over three nights, drawing legions of dedicated fans who experienced some of K-pop's biggest acts for the first time in the States.

For over a decade, KCON has regularly touched down in Los Angeles to create a weekend festival dedicated to all things Korean pop culture. 

With a convention floor highlighting everything from K-dramas to K-beauty, the real stars of the show were, of course, K-pop idols. Along with meet-and-greets and special performances throughout the weekend, three nights of concerts brought some of the most popular K-pop stars to the U.S., including headliners Taemin, ATEEZ, and Stray Kids.

Performances at KCON festival were a display of old and new, with rising stars and more senior talent performing alongside one another. Covers of the hits of a decade ago and a variety of "name that song" games in-between sets drew the K-pop generations together, creating an environment that both older and newer fans of Korean popular music could revel in.

Headlining performances were livestreamed from the Crypto.com Arena, and by South Korean TV channel Mnet (operated by the same company, CJ ENM, as KCON). 

KCON’s lineup featured over 20 acts, including Cravity, IVE, NMIXX, Taemin, Taeyong, Ateez, INI, Verivery, Kep1er, Xikers, Zerobaseone, and JO1. From groups to solo acts, read on for 10 of the most exciting moments from KCON 2023. 

All photos by CJ ENM.

IVE Show Off Their "It Girl" Energy 

Known for their fashionable, charming demeanor and rousing dance-pop songs that often feel better suited for stadiums than headphones, IVE’s dynamism and energetic, vocal freewheeling throughout each of their performances made it very clear why they are one of the leader’s of this generation’s K-pop "It" girls. 

The six-member IVE took to the stage twice on Friday night, first to perform the nostalgia-fueled "Kitsch'' and the exuberant "Love Dive." They then came back later to perform the unique "Dream Stage," a KCON highlight where concert attendees get the chance to perform on-stage with their favorite K-pop stars. Following a competition held during the KCON convention, tens of amateur dancers joined the members of IVE in a rousing rendition of their most recent single, "I Am." 

Bringing the songs off of the streaming apps and into a 20,000-arena capacity made them, and IVE’s success, feel like the sort of pop grandeur that doesn’t happen everyday.  

Taemin Moved The Crowd With His Legendary Aura

Taemin and his group SHINee have rarely appeared in the U.S. and never toured as solo artists, making his appearance at KCON a rarity. 

But it wasn’t just diehard fans — known as Shawol (short for "SHINee World") — there to see Taemin. Younger performers were seen coming from backstage to witness the three-song set by the now 30-year-old icon who debuted in SHINee when he was just 14 years old.

Taemin’s distinct brand of seductive alt R&B and darker contemporary dance numbers was front-and-center as he performed "Advice," "Criminal," and "Move." Known for his genderfluid performances that push the boundaries of what male pop idols and boy band members are typified by, Taemin’s powerful set confidently and skillfully showed the thousands of fans at KCON why he is known as one of the best.  

WayV & Taeyong Showcased NCT'S Sonic Diversity  

Boy band Wayv performed in the U.S. for the first time at KCON 2023 L.A., opening the weekend’s concerts with the official KCON theme song "Poppia." Later, the sextet performed sensual fan favorite, "Love Talk," followed by their most recent single, December’s dramatic, pulsating  "Phantom." 

Though the act’s leader Kun was MIA, the remaining members’ first appearance in the U.S. was eagerly anticipated by their fans, known as Wayzennies, who came out in droves, passionately cheering and waving along their glowing green, leek-shaped lightsticks. 

As the Chinese contingent of the larger SM Entertainment boy band brand NCT, WayV’s Ten was joined by fellow NCT member Taeyong. The pair performed their alluring 2018 duet "Baby Don’t Stop," which captivated fans with its hypnotic beats and come-hither verses. The duo are also part of cross-label boy band SuperM, and their reunion was one of the highlights of KCON’s day one concert. 

The penultimate act of the night was NCT 127 ’s charismatic leader, with Taeyong’s two-song set giving him his chance to shine. his recent single, the groovy, funky hip-hop swagger of "Shalala" and the breezy, summertime "Gwando," a b-side on the Shalala album. 

ATEEZ’s Warrior Theatrics Struck A Chord 

One of the biggest draws of the weekend was boy band ATEEZ, who have become one most dedicatedly theatrical world-building teams since their debut in 2018. With lyrics and related content positioning them as some sort of Peter Pan-esque Lost Boys but also pirates (it’s complicated !), the eight-member act are fittingly bombastic, bringing their riotous tunes to stage in the most theatrical of ways, with weapons raised and flags hoisted to herald the grandeur of ATEEZ’s reign.

Declaring their presence with a wide array of songs from throughout their discography, including their debut single "Pirate King" as part of a special "Hi My First" segment, ATEEZ brought the KCON crowd into their "Wonderland" before spicing things up with "Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)" before ending things with "From" and "Guerrilla."

Zerobaseone Excite As The "New Kidz on the Block"

Fans camped out for days to be front row for Zerobaseone's first stateside performance, creating one of the biggest draws at KCON. Also known as ZB1, were formed during this year’s competition show "Boys Planet 999" and released their first album, Youth In the Shade in July. Security had to turn people away after two members made a last-minute appearance during KCON’s convention portion. 

During the show itself, ZB1 showcased their bright, rookie energy on the ebullient "In Bloom'' and "New Kidz on the block." The group later performed a "Dream Stage" version of "Here I Am," the theme song for "Boys Planet 999." In a bit of a nod to the competitive nature of ZB1’s formation, the group were joined by fan dancers who competed over their weekend for the spot on the KCON stage along with fellow performers from the competition TV show. 

XG Prove That They’re Truly "Xtraordinary Girls"

Since March of last year, the girl group XG have been impressing with their fierce hip-pop anthems and sleek dance numbers. A Japanese girl group made with K-pop know-how and a rising star at music festivals, XG performed several times throughout the weekend. The group won over the convention floor on Sunday, as a sizable crowd watched XG talk to the audience and play some games. 

While the majority of their formal concert set was spent putting the spotlight on their song "TGIF" and "Girl GVNG" off of September’s upcoming New DNA EP, XG performed the popular songs "Shooting Stars" and "Left Right." However, a surprise performance of 2NE1’s 2011 hit "I am the Best" remixed with elements of "TGIF" exemplified their star power. 

Covers and nostalgia in general are a popular element of KCON. 2000s R&B-pop icon RAIN performed, and Kep1er — the female counterparts of ZB1 who were produced during 2021’s "Girl Planet 999" — thrilled with their own set and a cover of Girls’ Generation’s 2014 hit "Mr. Mr." JO1, a Japanese boy band produced in collaboration with CJ ENM, covered Seventeen’s hit "Super" from this year. 

RIIZE Preview Their Rising Power

ON the third day of KCON, all eyes were on SM Entertainment’s forthcoming new boy band, RIIZE. Set to drop their first single album Get a Guitar on Sept. 4, the seven-member team performed singles from the album twice — first on the convention stage and then later during the final concert’s pre-show. 

While a rare hurricane delaying the final night’s concert, the propulsive "Siren" and the synth-pop "Memories" gave a taste of the skill this septet have to offer, whetting appetites for SM Entertainment’s first non-NCT-associated boy band since 2016. 

EVERGLOW Return To "Slay" 

Not heard from since 2021’s Pirate, Everglow’s latest song "Slay" arrived on the first day of KCON. Known for their energetic, EDM-flavored songs, the girl group’s anthemic, girl power dance tracks engendered diehard fans. Anticipation was high to see what they’d perform at KCON. 

While the new song "Slay" and longtime favorite "Dun Dun" thrilled, it was their finale of 2020’s hit "La Di Da" that felt truly like it heralded the return of the group; the entire arena was sing-cheering along to the rousing "Everglow, forever let’s go" chant. 

Stray Kids Are Clearly At The Top Of The Class 

Stray Kids debuted in 2018 with their first single "District 9" after a series of preview releases, and quickly earned a reputation for being rambunctious, self-produced and unafraid to hype themselves. Within five years, Stray Kids became one of the biggest acts in the game, selling out stadiums regularly. As the finale closers at KCON 2023, they revisited their roots, most recent hits, and long term faves to give their fans (known as "Stays") a night to remember.

Kicking things off with their recent single "S-Class" and its braggadocios declarations and creative choreography, Stray Kids then brought it back to "District 9" as part of the "Hi My First" KCON segment, pairing their recent successes with their earliest days. 

The remainder of their set was full of the unrestrained renditions of "Super Bowl," "God’s Menu" and "Topline," more recent songs that roused the crowd - and the members of Stray Kids themselves — ending KCON 2023 Los Angeles on a major high, filling Crypto.com arena roaring with cheer and dancing in approval to the S-class superstars that are Stray Kids. 

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What's Next For K-Pop? A Roundtable Unpacks The Genre's Past, Present And Future

K-pop evolves each year, but what makes it so enticing? And what awaits in the future? GRAMMY.com invited industry leaders, and members of TWICE and Stray Kids, to discuss K-pop's current state, biggest misconceptions, and celebrate its magic.

K-pop recently entered its third decade since pioneers Seo Taiji and Boys upheaved South Korea with 1992’s nonconforming "Nan Arayo" — considered by many the inception of the industry. Propelled by the Hallyu (or Korean Wave, the phenomenon driving international growth and popularity to the country’s cultural exports), K-pop has evolved from a niche genre to a global scene whose influence is felt in music, fashion, business, tech, and many other fields.

Characterized by a strong visual focus, musical innovation that can include anything from reggae to EDM influences in a single song, knife-sharp choreographies, and devoted fandoms, K-pop’s reach outside of South Korea is nothing short of outstanding — if not expected. While mostly known for multi-member boy and girl groups (some with upwards to 10 singers), there are also plenty of soloists, duos, trios, and a few co-ed ensembles, ensuring that even the pickiest music listener can find something to enjoy.

Its idols — as K-pop artists are called — are inspirational, often skilled in singing, dancing, rapping, songwriting, and producing after years of arduous training. Many are fashion ambassadors to high fashion brands (such as BTS ’ Jimin for Dior), and several have ventured into acting, modeling, and designing their own collections. Idols remain in touch with global fans through tours, fan meetings, virtual fancalls and social media, including  K-pop-specific paid apps, like HYBE’s Weverse and DearU’s Bubble, where they can send direct messages to fans detailing their routines and heartfelt thoughts.

All those factors contribute to the worldwide growth of K-pop. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, eight of the top 10 global album sales in 2022 were by K-pop acts, including BTS, Stray Kids , and ENHYPEN . For the first quarter of 2023, Billboard reported that stocks from K-pop's largest companies — HYBE, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment — have risen an average of 75.1 percent year to date, surpassing both Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, which each presented a decline. 

Ten years after PSY’s 2012 mania "Gangnam Style," K-pop has risen to the upper echelons of the music industry. A BTS music video nominated for A GRAMMY Award (last year’s "Yet to Come"); Fifty Fifty ’s viral hit "Cupid" can be heard on the radio; BLACKPINK headlined Coachella and TWICE sold out Los Angeles' SoFI Stadium .  Each a feat that seemed impossible not too long ago.

Moving at breakneck speed, K-pop continues to present a new evolution of itself within each year. But what makes it so enticing? And what awaits in the future? GRAMMY.com invited several leaders and luminaries of the industry to discuss its current state, demystify some of its biggest misconceptions, and celebrate its magic.

Quotes from these interviews have been edited for brevity and clarity.

What do you think are the key elements to make a K-pop hit? Have these elements changed throughout the years?

Vince (singer/songwriter/producer under THEBLACKLABEL , an associate company to YG Entertainment ): Being a Korean American living in Korea gave me cultural influences that are unique and diverse. With so many creatives from different backgrounds just like mine, I think we’ve been able to make songs that blend all those influences and resonate with not only the Korean audience, but the global audience too. Also, our emphasis on making the right visuals to provide a wholesome experience was a major key to success. I think this approach hasn’t changed and we will continue to do that moving forward.

Marion Van der wees (manager/A&R consultant at VDW Music Group , who placed songs for BTS, TXT , and more): Honestly, nowadays, nobody knows what a hit is. Lots of songs have gone viral in the most surprising ways. Fifty Fifty, who recently debuted, is now topping the global charts with their song "Cupid." However, the ideal recipe for a great K-pop song would be a catchy hook/chorus — which is usually in English so more people can sing it — and a danceable song that can bring on a choreography that is infectious enough so people want to learn them and make TikToks.

Nayeon (singer/songwriter, TWICE member): First, I think we were lucky enough to have amazing songs. "Luck" plays an important role when making a hit. Also, there has to be a concept, choreography, and additional content to support it. I don’t think these factors change with time drastically, but rather our attitudes and minds tend to change.

Adrian McKinnon (songwriter, producer): I think it's important to love what you're working on, period. In any career, there comes a point when a person can just phone in an idea, a letter, a proposal, etc. You may be able to get away with that once or twice, but if you get used to operating in that manner, don't be surprised if you get fewer and fewer calls over time. When you love what you do, you grow. When you float along half-assing your work, you're stagnant.

Wonderkid (songwriter/producer under BELIFT LAB , a label founded by CJ ENM and HYBE responsible for boy group ENHYPEN): It is difficult to make a public appeal solely through the power that a track holds. When the concept and plan go hand in hand with the track, it creates a synergistic effect.

There are definitely certain trends during certain periods, but it’s mostly a façade. At the core of high quality music (or art) in any era lies in the essence of "beauty." I think artists should always be humble when it comes to the beauty of art, which is the only definite signpost that connects the past, present, and future.

Changbin (singer/songwriter, Stray Kids member): I think that keeping our style consistent while venturing into diverse sounds is part of what allows people to listen to our music. At first it was difficult because our color is very strong, but now we have a solid idea as to what direction we have to go in.  [Editor's note: "Colors" are often used in reference to a group's charms, musical identity and appeal.]

HAN (singer/songwriter, Stray Kids member): Trends change very quickly these days, so while I do believe that there are certain sounds that are trending, I don’t necessarily believe that trends are what make a good song. The fact that Stray Kids’ music is always consistent is the reason why listeners are interested in us. A successful song should contain something familiar yet fresh.

Felix (singer/songwriter, Stray Kids member): I don’t believe we’ve found the key elements to make a K-pop hit yet, but we do have our own way of making our own music. We understand and can express our colors well.

Although K-pop reached unimaginable heights since its origins, it's still an industry that is often misunderstood. Why do you think it's so hard for people to appreciate the true value of K-pop?

Vince: I think idols get misunderstood because they have to present themselves in the media in a lot more diverse ways than a conventional artist would. Most of them are people that have been training to do music for years and are just like any other artist who go through the process of making music. A lot of times, for me, it was a cooperative effort in the studio with artists —  just like with any other writer and producer.

Shin Cho (Head of K-pop at Warner Music Asia): I simply see it as stereotypes, misunderstandings, and preferences from people who come from a different background. This occurs in many industries, not just music. 

One might think a self-producing singer/songwriter is a better artist than a K-pop group. Although the scene is continuously evolving, K-pop idols are more closely monitored and coached by talented and experienced professionals, compared to other genres. It’s an approach that has created its own successes, but I see why it’s a method that not many can agree on. 

McKinnon: I want to preface this answer with my belief that K-pop idols are some of the hardest-working people in show business. I've spoken to some of my idol friends about their daily routines. Let's just say they are very, very busy people.

I think it's multi-layered. People know that idols work within a system of creators, stylists, choreographers, taste-makers, and directors who, more often than not, put together all the ideas for them. I've heard of people challenging their authenticity because of this. I don't think this is fair, because systems like this exist outside of K-pop as well. It's also important to mention that there are many K-pop idols who have more hands-on with their projects.

Simon Jakops (CEO/Executive Producer at XGALX, responsible for girl group XG ; former member of boy group DMTN): Being involved in the K-pop scene for over 10 years, I believe that idols are true artists. For the K-pop system, there is an element that is considered as important as talent, and it is "spirit." A true artist won’t lose the grit to walk their own path.

I have been in charge of producing and directing XG, a girl group with all-Japanese members currently active in Korea, for the past six years. It took five years for them to debut. Out of 1,300 applicants, only seven made their final debut. I believe K-pop stars' challenging spirit and dedication [to the process] are one of the most basic virtues an artist should have. And I hope that these qualities will be evaluated more properly.

Dom Rodriguez (SVP/Head of SM Entertainment USA ): I often find myself comparing K-pop idols to professional athletes: people who work and strive for years and years to take raw talent and develop it to the highest level. When people take a moment to understand the dedication, commitment, and passion that goes into becoming a K-pop artist, they quickly learn how to appreciate that and any of those other thoughts they might have are put to rest.

Many media outlets spread harmful narratives about K-pop. Claims of it being a "factory system" or that it hides a "dark side" worse than any other field only flatten and dehumanize the very real humans behind it. What would you like to say about these misconceptions?

Vince: We have so many people trying to be "in the system" to become artists, but it’s really a select few that get to come and go through the training program. As far as I’m concerned, I haven’t witnessed any dehumanizing process with the "system" at all.

Cho: Incubating and developing a K-pop artist is a massive investment. It’s a business that cannot be operated without real humans’ dedication and commitment. There were cases where "factory system" and "dark side" happened, but at least in this new K-pop era, no labels that carried over some of those bad practices have survived.

Wonderkid: To understand the misconceptions about the K-pop industry, you need to understand the situation in South Korea, both past and present. The word "factory system" brings an image of a cold factory full of machines churning out products without any passion. [If it were,] the public would see right through it and turn away immediately. If "factory system" pertains to "well-organized systems in place to do multiple tasks simultaneously," then I would agree with this specific concept.

Earlier this year, HYBE's Chairman Bang Si-hyuk said in an interview for CNN that "K-pop is not as hot in the market as you might perceive," and was concerned about its slowdown in growth. Is this something you are also experiencing in your work?

Van der wees: On the song side it’s the opposite. More than ever, competition is at its peak, in my opinion. A lot of people reach out to me to work in K-pop, and it feels like it's fast growing.

Wonderkid: As a producer, I may not be fully aware of the business side of the K-pop industry like Chairman Bang does, but I respect his insights and do not take his concerns lightly. I am constantly studying and playing with different musical genres and trends to keep K-pop up to the latest trend. Quality content will yield results and putting all of my effort into creating quality content is the most I can do.

Jakops: Rather paradoxically, Chairman Bang's quote proves the huge influence K-pop has in the current global music market. The most fearful moment could be when you are receiving the greatest love. As a producer myself, I always focus on "novelty." Whatever the element, I would like to propose an idea that has not been seen in the existing K-pop scene. Fans are also waiting for that kind of music. New sounds, new members, new visuals, whatever.

With the advent of AI, the music industry will likely experience changes. In what ways do you think AI will impact your work?

Vince: I am very fascinated by AI technology, and it will definitely impact the music industry and my work. Now that AI-generated voices can sing anything, I do think it is very dangerous, because I don’t think there are set laws regarding the ownership of voices and the ownership of rights to AI-generated intellectual properties. How we set the rules on these matters will shape how AI will impact the industry.

Van der wees: If AI starts writing songs and labels want to go that route, we will be in trouble. But we are humans and we connect deeper on a human level, a.k.a imperfection. Collaborations between writers, producers, and artists are such a fun process that will hopefully never go away.

Cho: I think AI could enhance and open up new opportunities in different areas of the music industry. On my marketing team, for example, we have started to encourage utilizing ChatGPT in administrative works, translations, and supporting creative problems. I believe that AI technology can potentially become a new day-to-day ritual, like using the Internet and social media.

Wonderkid: AI can be a good tool for first-level reference, where you don't need to go through complicated, emotional steps, and I look forward to seeing how it develops to be a creative tool. However, as someone who works in the industry, I don't think it's had a significant impact yet. 

I think creators and the public alike read and love "subconscious messages" embedded in art, but there is no "subconsciousness" in an AI's work. It looks good on the surface, but we recognize what is missing in half a second. I think of it as falling in love with a robot: it may someday be possible, but it would take a very, very long time.

Jakops: The rise of AI represents a paradigm shift in the music industry. AI can not only create melodies, write lyrics, or compose entire works, but it can also spot trends and influence creative direction through data analysis. You can see that they are already trying to introduce it into some fields, such as writing lyrics. It will also help redefine the way artists connect with their fans and deliver personalized experiences across multiple channels. 

I think AI will serve as an opportunity for human nature, originality, and creativity to stand out more. The challenge will be striking the right balance between harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence and maintaining the human element in music.

Although not every group can be an unprecedented phenomenon on a global scale, more and more K-pop acts have seen steady success promoting overseas, like TWICE becoming the first girl group from any country to sell out L.A.'s SoFi Stadium this year. Do you think it's essential for a group to chase global appeal?

Van der wees: I'm a big world advocate. It's more entertaining to chase global appeal, but not everybody has the budget for it. If labels see the potential for global success and have the financial support, they should definitely do it. There are a few groups, like ATEEZ, who actually have a bigger fan base outside of South Korea.

McKinnon: I think it's important for business, sure. With Bang Si-hyuk's notion that "K-pop is not as hot in the market as you might perceive," and from my experience of hearing some fans not liking the idea of their favorite idols globalizing, there may be a bit of a tug-of-war. In my opinion, K-pop groups going global will benefit the whole music industry.

Jakops: It is true that XG started their activities in the K-pop scene, where idol artists are most active, but in reality, the music that XG develops is called "XPOP." It contains the desire to develop music and activities that can be shared with people around the world, not limited to groups that express the musical characteristics of a single country.

Rodriguez: At this point, the genre is global. There are so many fans all over the world who love K-pop, and our acts have truly reached that global level. Because that appetite is there, as an artist, you would want to try to reach as many fans as possible. With all of the platforms available, you can reach millions of people at once with the push of a button and, if and when you can, show up to meet your fans in person across the globe.

K-pop is an extremely prolific market. How do you make sure your work stands out and maintains high levels of quality?

Van der wees: My writers love challenging melodies, lyrics, production, and strive for better each time. We deliver as great of demos as possible, and then it's in the label's hand to decide what they prefer and finalize the song with their in-house team. We sometimes won't even know a song will be released until a few days before the release date.

Momo (singer/songwriter, TWICE member): I'd like to know the answer to that as well. In my case, I try my best to pull off the concept of each song. Also, our members work hard to synchronize our choreography in a short amount of time.

Dahyun (singer/songwriter, TWICE member): We try to maintain TWICE’s identity, but also change it up a little bit to show different sides of us.

McKinnon: Be great. Take time to do it right. Be great. Utilize your network wisely. Be great. Maintain a positive attitude but be true to yourself. Be great. Don't be selfish. Be great.

Jakops: In the fierce market competition, the basis for establishing XG's unique identity is the character of each member who has been with me for more than five years. Music is an industry where people are more important than systems. I have been concentrating on the idea that discovering each member's character and bringing them to life can be our most important weapon. 

I emphasize teamwork; our team gathers ideas every day on how to make the next project bigger and better than the previous one. It requires a lot of time and effort, but it's no exaggeration to say that it's our everything. The only way to get better at something is to practice consistently.

Bang Chan (singer/songwriter, Stray Kids member): A lot of thought goes into the process, for sure. It’s pressuring to know that there are a lot of people out there expecting something big from us. However, enjoying that process and producing something new that people haven’t seen yet makes everything more fun and reduces the burden on our shoulders.

Lee Know (singer/songwriter, Stray Kids member): We continuously seek inspiration from everyday life. We also workout all the time to increase our stamina, which is something that really helps us pull through.

Some K-pop labels apply a "try everything and see what sticks" method for their artists. Do you think that having a solid identity is crucial for success?

Van der wees : There is a strategy behind everything. I think concepts are what make K-pop, K-pop. Some bands might have specific identities but it doesn’t stop them from having variety in their releases. Labels even create sub-groups nowadays to expand their sound and outreach. Each group has its specificity and there is a bit of everything for everybody. 

Cho: There are two ways to look at this. A negative way of looking is that there is no strategy and plan. A more positive way is that there is a flexibility in trying different things, even if they are outside of one’s comfort zone. Enhancing the mindset of the latter, and finding better solutions on the former, I feel like the K-pop industry can find a good balance to reach success.

Sana (singer/songwriter, TWICE member): In my opinion, regardless of a solid concept or sound identity, making music that the artist wants and enjoys is the most important. The fact that the artists themselves enjoy their music will be the biggest charm to people.

Chaeyoung (singer/songwriter, TWICE member): When you're a rookie group you can try different concepts and music, and naturally you’ll find your own team color. The longer I have been in TWICE, I have realized that. I wish people will be able to listen to a song and say, "That sounds like TWICE!"

Jakops: I firmly believe that only when all the direction of training, the selection of music, the crafting process, the visual works, and marketing activities are carried out with a solid, definite concept, the results that the public will love can come out.

Hyunjin (singer/songwriter, Stray Kids member): I think that once you find your own style, the identity of the group as a whole becomes much clearer, making it easier to win the hearts of fans. Diverse concepts and styles within this boundary will make everything less repetitive, adding to the uniqueness of the group.

I.N (singer/songwriter, Stray Kids member): I wouldn’t say this is the only way to success. I believe the most important thing is consistently working on improving your abilities. Without personal improvement, it will be difficult to succeed on larger scales.

Rodriguez: Every new project begins with the music. Music drives creativity. The instrumentation, the tempo, the lyrics, the concept of the song, this is what drives the vision. So, for us, it’s not "throwing something at the wall," but rather a creative process that brings a vision to life, which is then executed musically and visually and brought to the masses.

Why do you think there is such a focus in finding "the next generation" of K-pop, even though many artists thrive through multiple of them?

Mina (singer/songwriter, TWICE member): Each generation has their own trends and characteristics, so I think people divide them because they want to remember and cherish each specific generation by their own color. For "the next generation" people will want to do the same.

Jihyo (singer/songwriter, TWICE member): We would love to see everyone enjoying our music without too much focus on which generation it is.

Rodriguez: One view of looking at the generations of music is looking at an artist from their debut through various points of their career. From a company perspective, we are always looking at artists’ development, which is something that U.S. labels often don’t do anymore. We invest in talent, we invest in people, and we give them an opportunity to become the best they can be and achieve their dreams in the hopes that they will become leaders of that next generation.

Where do you think K-pop is headed in the next few years?

Jeongyeon (singer/songwriter, TWICE member): Nowadays, all K-pop acts are beautiful and talented, so I think it would be great if we could see more music and concepts that suit their age.

Tzuyu (singer/songwriter, TWICE member): I'd like to see more collaborations between artists, because I think it's a very unexpected, fun element.

Vince: We don’t call pop music from America "American pop", we just call it "pop." I think music is going to lose its regional borders and music from anywhere will eventually be able to be called just "pop" as long as it’s a hit record. The lines will be blurred and, eventually, names like K-pop, Latin Pop, Afropop will just become "pop."

Cho: K-pop is at a crucial time for the next evolution. It’s hard to predict what’s next, but what I suspect to see is "k-Pop," where "K" is less emphasized than "pop." There will be more hybrid formats of music coming out, and I hope that the K-pop industry can be a leader in this field.

Wonderkid: K-pop will maintain its appeal because it’s on a solid foundation that has been built up over a long period of time. K-pop has been developed in Korea, but will be adopted in multiple countries. It is already happening, young listeners around the world will aspire to be K-pop artists as they grow up. Not all of them will be able to audition and train in Korea, and each country will develop their own versions of K-pop. That will give birth to new music and culture, just as hip hop and rock have influenced the music industry across the globe.

Seungmin (singer/songwriter, Stray Kids member): I do hope that we, Stray Kids, will be at the forefront, leading the way. It’s difficult to imagine what it would be like as the world is changing at a very fast rate, but I’m looking forward to seeing a more futuristic side of K-pop.

Rodriguez: As excited as I am about the many successes that we have had within SM, and the many successes the genre has been able to celebrate in recent years, I firmly believe that we are just getting started. We are at a place where everybody knows that K-pop is here to stay as an important part of pop culture. I know we will continue to see more and more artists from this genre influencing the culture of music globally.

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Stray Kids announce additional 2023 ‘Maniac’ tour dates in Los Angeles and Asia

In addition to previously-announced dates in the Asia-Pacific

K-pop boyband Stray Kids have added concerts in Los Angeles, Japan and the Philippines to the upcoming 2023 leg of their ‘Maniac’ world tour.

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On November 7, the group shared a string of announcements unveiling additional dates for their 2023 ‘Maniac’ world tour. These include a series of “encore” shows in Los Angeles and the cities of Tokyo and Osaka in Japan. Stray Kids have also added Manila to the upcoming Asia-Pacific leg of the tour with two new concert dates.

The Los Angeles show, set for March 31, will notably be held at the Banc of California Stadium, marking Stray Kids’ first-ever US stadium show. Tickets to the concert will go on sale this Friday, November 11, at 3PM PT through Live Nation .

Stray Kids’ “encore” shows in Japan will take place in Tokyo on February 11-12 and and Osaka on February 25-26 respectively. They have yet to announce ticket sales details, though these are likely to be shared via the group’s Japanese fan café website.

Stray Kids(스트레이 키즈) 2nd World Tour "MANIAC" ENCORE #StrayKids #스트레이키즈 #2ndWorldTour_MANIAC #MANIAC #MANIAC_SKZ #MAXIDENT #YouMakeStrayKidsStay pic.twitter.com/9akGfGFcmn — Stray Kids (@Stray_Kids) November 7, 2022

Stray Kids have also added two concerts at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila on March 11 and 12 next year. While Manila concert organisers PULP Live World have yet to announce when ticket sales will open, details can be expected on their official website here .

Stray Kids(스트레이 키즈) 2nd World Tour "MANIAC" in MANILA ✔ Show Information 2023.3.11(SAT)-12(SUN) @ SM Mall of Asia Arena ✔ More Information https://t.co/pX2a79t2w2 #StrayKids #스트레이키즈 #2ndWorldTour_MANIAC #MANIAC #MANIAC_SKZ #MAXIDENT #YouMakeStrayKidsStay pic.twitter.com/zT5O6GWHhk — Stray Kids (@Stray_Kids) November 7, 2022

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Prior to this, Stray Kids announced majority of the tour’s Asia-Pacific dates in September, including concerts in Jakarta, Bangkok, and Singapore in Southeast Asia, along with Sydney and Melbourne in Australia. Following this, the group will head to North America to perform the Atlanta and Fort Worth rescheduled concerts, originally set for earlier this year. Stray Kids had rescheduled the shows after several members were diagnosed with COVID-19 while on tour.

Stray Kids’ ‘Maniac’ world tour dates in the Asia-Pacific and North America are:

NOVEMBER 2022 Saturday 12 – Jakarta, Indonesia, Beach City International Stadium Sunday 13 – Jakarta, Indonesia, Beach City International Stadium

FEBRUARY 2023 Thursday 2 – Bangkok, Thailand, Impact Arena Friday 3 – Bangkok, Thailand, Impact Arena Sunday 5 – Singapore, Singapore Indoor Stadium Saturday 11 – Tokyo, Japan, Saitama Super Arena Sunday 12 – Tokyo, Japan, Saitama Super Arena Saturday 18 – Melbourne, Australia, Rod Laver Arena Tuesday 21 – Sydney, Australia, Qudos Bank Arena Saturday 25 – Osaka, Japan, Kyocera Dome Osaka (new, encore) Sunday 26 – Osaka, Japan, Kyocera Dome Osaka (new, encore)

March 2023 Saturday 11 – Manila, Philippines, SM Mall of Asia (new) Sunday 12 – Manila, Philippines, SM Mall of Asia (new) Wednesday 22 – Atlanta, Georgia, State Farm Arena (rescheduled) Thursday 23 – Atlanta, Georgia, State Farm Arena Sunday 26 – Fort Worth, Texas, Dickies Arena (rescheduled) Monday 27 – Fort Worth, Texas, Dickies Arena Friday 31 – Los Angeles, California, Banc of California Stadium (new, encore)

Stray Kids’ first embarked on the North American leg of the ‘Maniac’ world tour in June and July in support of their ‘Oddinary’ mini-album. That record earned the boyband their first-ever entry and first Number One on the Billboard 200.

In October, Stray Kids returned with their seventh mini-album ‘Maxident’, led by the title track ‘Case 143’, which earned them their second Number One debut on the chart. In a four-star review of the record , NME ’s Rhian Daly wrote that it “explores romance deeply for the first time, but doesn’t compromise Stray Kids’ unique musical DNA in the process.”

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Stray Kids’ “MANIAC” World Tour in Atlanta Was a Joyous Stateside Return

The K-pop act are poised to continue dominating the global stage

In a hotel bar in downtown Atlanta, a man approaching middle-aged leans over and asks, “Are you going to the show tonight?” After receiving confirmation that yes, I’m headed to the Stray Kids show at State Farm Arena, he excitedly shows off his shirt that features a fox design for the K-pop group’s youngest member, I.N. Sure, he explains, he’s accompanying his teenage daughters to the show — but he can’t lie. He’s excited, too.

Stray Kids, the eight-piece act out of JYP Entertainment in Seoul, can charm people in that way, regardless of demographics or age. Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, HAN, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N were in Atlanta for two nights as part of their 2023 “2nd World Tour MANIAC” (tickets are available here ) which just touched down in the US after stops in Jakarta, Bangkok, Singapore, and a particularly joyful stop in Australia (Bang Chan and Felix are the group’s resident Aussies). In the summer of 2022, Stray Kids found themselves in a difficult position when multiple members contracted Covid-19, postponing stops in Atlanta and Fort Worth, Texas to 2023, even tacking on an extra night in each city as a thank you for the patience of STAYs, the group’s devoted fan base.

The State Farm Arena, which holds 21,000 guests, was packed quite literally to the rafters for the entirety of the concert, which spanned over three hours and featured over 30 of the group’s original songs. Costume changes, dramatic set pieces like the enormous spider legs that reached over the audience during “VENOM,” and the physicality required for that much choreography is dazzling, to be sure — but the thing that makes a Stray Kids show feel particularly special is the energy. The energy between the members and the audience could probably power the entire Fulton County power grid; the energy and genuine, visible camaraderie between the members puts everything over the edge.

Stray Kids, photo courtesy of JYP Entertainment

From the moment the group took the stage promptly at 7:30pm with “MANIAC” until the last notes of “Haven” rang out, that energy persisted. Stray Kids make a particularly good case for bringing a live band on the road, and the phenomenal group of musicians behind them elevated familiar favorites like “God’s Menu,” “DOMINO,” and “Thunderous” into earth-shaking territory. Lee Know, a commanding dancer, seems to always have an eye trained on the rest of the members; Hyunjin, sleek and confident, commanded the audience (and the cameras) with ease. Felix’s rumbling bass sent frequent shockwaves through the arena.

For a well-rehearsed and highly choreographed show, it’s impressive how often the members were able to carve out moments of spontaneity. When the time came for them to take turns performing solo tracks and covers, I.N deliberated with the band for a moment before diving into a cover of Radiohead’s “Creep.” Bang Chan, perpetually (and seemingly happily) tasked with wrangling the seven other young men onstage, also checked in frequently with his members, ad-libbing when the group needed another extra minute to catch their breath and asking the crowd about their favorite spots to grab food. Changbin and HAN took turns flipping their jackets off their shoulders dramatically before Seungmin dove into his account of visiting the Coca-Cola Factory and the aquarium. It’s moments like these can make an arena of tens of thousands feel intimate.

Had someone managed to snag a ticket without knowing that this return to the US had been due to a schedule change, they wouldn’t have sensed anything less than another joyful, dedicated performance from a group clearly continuing to establish a foothold in the American market. The time has long passed since Stray Kids proved that they were ready for the global stage — between last year’s world tour, an upcoming headlining slot at Lollapalooza Paris , and assurances from the members that they’re working hard to prepare new music, it seems they have no intention of letting the momentum slow.

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Stray Kids 2nd World Tour "Maniac"

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Background [ ]

Stray Kids held their second world tour, 'District 9 : Unlock' , in 2019–2020 with 24 shows across Asia, the United States, and Europe, [1] but most shows were canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On November 22, 2020, the group held their first online concert, titled 'Unlock : Go Live in Life' , via V Live ( Beyond LIVE ). It was considered to be a continuation of their District 9: Unlock tour. [2]

While teasing for their then-upcoming sixth mini album Oddinary , they announced their third world tour, titled Maniac, on March 7. It was scheduled to begin with a two-night stint in Seoul, South Korea on April 30 and May 1 before travelling to several cities in Japan and the United States, with a total of 15 shows announced at the time. Additional shows and stops would also be announced at a later date. [3]

On March 28, the group announced the Seoul shows would be held at Jamsil Indoor Stadium and that an additional date was added for April 29. [4] On April 11, it was announced the last day of the Seoul stop would also be broadcast online via Beyond LIVE with re-streaming available on May 28 and 29. [5]

On April 15 and 19, the venues for the Japan and US legs were revealed, respectively. [6] [7]

On April 23, due to overwhelming demand, two US shows were added; one in Newark, and one in Los Angeles. [8] On May 5, an additional show for Seattle and a new, two-night Anaheim stop were announced. [9]

On July 3, it was announced their Atlanta and Fort Worth shows would be postponed after Lee Know , Felix , and I.N had tested positive for COVID-19 . [10]

On July 5, it was announced their July 27 Tokyo show will also be live-streamed via Beyond LIVE .

On July 8, JYP Entertainment announced that Lee Know, Felix, and I.N had all tested negative for COVID-19 after being released from quarantine, thus Stray Kids will be performing as a full group for the remainder of their U.S. tour. [11]

On July 14, JYP Entertainment announced that Hyunjin had injured his hand before the Oakland show. As a result, he would be partially participating in the rest of the world tour to avoid strenuous movements and focus on treatment. [12]

On August 5, Stray Kids announced two new dates in Seoul, titled "MANIAC Seoul Special (Unveil 11)". [13]

On February 1, 2023, it was announced their February 25 Osaka show will also be live-streamed via Beyond LIVE .

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Merchandise [ ].

The first shows in Seoul have been filmed and was released in DVD on August 8, 2023. A Blu-Ray version was also released on August 31, 2023.

The Japanese "Encore" version of the tour was released in Blu-Ray on February 7, 2024.

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Stray Kids' 'Maniac' World Tour Dates Announced; 'And More,' Tweet Fans

Stray Kids is heading to 11 cities in three countries for the group's second world tour.

The group's "Maniac" world tour will begin in Seoul on April 30. After a two-day event, the team will travel to Japan. They will perform in Kobe on June 11 and 12 and in Tokyo on June 18 to 19 before flying to the U.S. The boyband is scheduled to perform in Newark on June 29 and in Chicago on July 1. This will be followed by shows in Atlanta on July 3, Fort Worth on July 6, Los Angeles on July 9, Oakland on July 12 and Seattle on July 14. The "Christmas EveL" singers will then return to Japan for their twin shows in Tokyo on July 26 and 27.

The schedule was announced on the official Twitter page of the group Sunday.

Stray Kids(스트레이 키즈) 2nd World Tour "MANIAC" ✅ Pre-Save and Pre-Order now! https://t.co/hVvEkDsyoZ #StrayKids #스트레이키즈 #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #ODDINARY #MANIAC #MANIAC_SKZ #StrayKidsComeback #YouMakeStrayKidsStay pic.twitter.com/VHnpISmy7U — Stray Kids (@Stray_Kids) March 6, 2022

However, Stray Kids fans, known as STAY, had mixed reactions regarding the tour dates. The topic "And More" started trending on Twitter as the fans asked the group to have more shows in South Korea.

"'AND MORE' TRENDING WITH 1.45 MILLION TWEETS @Stray_Kids besties look what you've done," one person tweeted.

“AND MORE” TRENDING WITH 1.45 MILLION TWEETS @Stray_Kids besties look what you’ve done 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/N2twjrY0Bq — maniac tour in the US! 🎪 (@skznewsupdates) March 6, 2022

Another user uploaded the image of a map showing the countries where the group will not be performing as part of the "Maniac" world tour.

stray kids making a world tour announcement pic.twitter.com/YOYY1f8Emt — moving to @spearbspov 📌📌 (@lonelystlight) March 6, 2022

Another fan tweeted a clip of Stray Kids leader Bang Chan pretending to be crying and wrote, "Me after seeing my country isn't on the list for Stray Kids world tour."

Me after seeing my country isn't on the list for Stray Kids world tour 😔 2ND WORLD TOUR MANIAC #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #MANIAC #StrayKids #스트레이키즈 @Stray_Kids pic.twitter.com/iGI9arbNQn — Nuska 🎪 (@Seungmonmon) March 6, 2022

But fans need not be disappointed as the fourth generation boy group will soon reveal more dates on their upcoming tour, Soompi reported .

Meanwhile, the "God's Menu" singers have released the tracklist of their upcoming comeback album, "Oddinary." The seven songs included in "Oddinary" are composed and produced by the Stray Kids members themselves. These are "Muddy Water," "Waiting For Us," "Lonely St.," "Freeze," "Charmer," "Maniac" and "Venom."

The group released a teaser trailer for the track "Venom" on Sunday.

The 57-second trailer shows the group running away from an unseen enemy before they are seen singing "Spiderweb" inside a boxing ring.

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20+ Must-See Moments From Stray Kids’ 2nd World Tour “Maniac” Concerts In Atlanta

Stray Kids performed their highly anticipated concerts in Atlanta on March 22 and 23 at State Farm Arena  as part of their 2nd World Tour “Maniac” after rescheduling their July 3 concert last year when Felix , Lee Know , and I.N tested positive for COVID-19.

Whether you were there or not, simply want to relive it, or would like to live vicariously, here are 20+ must-see moments from the 2-day Atlanta concerts…

1. Waffle House supremacy

bang chan asking what the best restaurant in atl is and everyone yelled Waffle House LOL #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC #straykidsinATL #straykidsinatlanta pic.twitter.com/r0jfmyF7zl — khg | 김현미⁷ (@kg_hyunmee) March 23, 2023

@aish.dwaekki it was stays mission to get them to a waffle house 😭😂 #straykids #wafflehouse #maniactour2023 #straykidsatlanta #chan #felix ♬ Waffle House (feat. SmackWater) – MarloDaMartian

2. These adorable ChanLix moments

chanlix back hug during fam 🥺 #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC_ENCORE #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #_MANIAC #straykidsatlanta #straykidsinATL @Stray_Kids #bangchan #felix pic.twitter.com/9HD0oCTJDo — lauren ♡ skz LA! (@shybangchan) March 24, 2023

CHANLIX 😭 #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC_ENCORE #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #_MANIAC #straykidsatlanta #straykidsinATL @Stray_Kids #bangchan #felix pic.twitter.com/anfg28nzKJ — lauren ♡ skz LA! (@shybangchan) March 24, 2023

3. I.N’s cover of “Creep” by Radiohead

JEONGIN COVERED CREEP BY RADIOHEAD #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC_ENCORE #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #_MANIAC #straykidsatlanta #straykidsinATL @Stray_Kids pic.twitter.com/zdjhnf1c5z — lauren ♡ skz LA! (@shybangchan) March 24, 2023

4. Say what?

in case anyone wanted the video of chan saying “i don’t wanna destroy your throats”🫡 #stayontour #straykidsinatl #straykidsinatlanta #straykids #maniac_in_atlanta #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC pic.twitter.com/cY4fzDdr3W — biblically accurate sangyeon simp (@kookiescomet) March 23, 2023

5. Bang Chan and Lee Know during “Mixtape : Time Out”

MINCHAN DURING TIME OUT 🥹😭💓 #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC_ENCORE #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #_MANIAC #straykidsatlanta #straykidsinATL @Stray_Kids #leeknow #bangchan pic.twitter.com/ZZoJYEZIxI — lauren ♡ skz LA! (@shybangchan) March 24, 2023

6. Seungmin smiling while performing

smiley seungmin during case143 😭 #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC #straykidsinatlanta #straykidsinATL pic.twitter.com/9bXFi87yHN — aurora !! (@seungsjin) March 24, 2023

7. Just them being cute AF during “FAM”

Jeongin's part during FAM was too cute today 🥺 the way Chan held his face in the beginning #straykidsinATL pic.twitter.com/skQEqRl3Y7 — Kary⁷ 💜💙 (@outrokary) March 24, 2023

cuties during fam 🥺 #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC_ENCORE #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #_MANIAC #straykidsatlanta #straykidsinATL @Stray_Kids pic.twitter.com/M7gS3l2S5u — lauren ♡ skz LA! (@shybangchan) March 24, 2023

minchan touching on each other during fam???? #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC_ENCORE #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #_MANIAC #straykidsatlanta #straykidsinATL @Stray_Kids #leeknow #bangchan pic.twitter.com/KorRSMSnlB — lauren ♡ skz LA! (@shybangchan) March 24, 2023

8. Who can blame them?

#SKZ_IN_ATLANTA #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #straykidsinATL Butt-hunter Minho strikes again pic.twitter.com/dXkIKBpJec — aom 🌱 saw skz 🥺🥺 (@ddaengmeongg) March 23, 2023

jisung using jeongin’s butt as a drum 😭 #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC #straykidsinATL #straykidsinatlanta pic.twitter.com/eFni5J5YZO — aurora !! (@seungsjin) March 25, 2023

9. Lee Know vibing

tiny lee know vibing when the band was getting shouted out 🥺 #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC_ENCORE #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #_MANIAC #straykidsatlanta #straykidsinATL @Stray_Kids #leeknow pic.twitter.com/LQIKaVwmQ2 — lauren ♡ skz LA! (@shybangchan) March 23, 2023

10. The strip show

no because the way skz kept taking their clothes off and telling each other to take their clothes off last night. #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC_ENCORE #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC #straykidsatlanta #straykidsinATL @Stray_Kids #changbin 230323 pic.twitter.com/AY0hP984el — lauren ♡ skz LA! (@shybangchan) March 24, 2023

@hyunlxed thank you for that skz 😳 @jypestraykids #straykidsinsydney #straykidsmaniactour #maniactour #skz #skzfyp #straykids #chan #bangchan ♬ original sound – emma

@whim_ze well, it’s day two of delulu i guess #jypestraykids #straykids #stay #bangchan #chan #christopher #straykidsstay #maniacworldtour #maniactour #straykidstour #straykidsedit #stayfyp ♬ Victory Song – Stray Kids

11. “All I Do Is Win” cover

BANG CHAN COVERING “ALL I DO IS WIN” #스트레이키즈 #SKZ_IN_ATL #SKZinATL #StrayKidsInATL #maniac_in_atlanta #2ndWorldTour_MANIAC pic.twitter.com/dHjlQCiZOC — karlita⁷ (@TAEWITHLUV) March 24, 2023

CHANGBIN “ALL I DO IS WIN” #스트레이키즈 #SKZ_IN_ATL #SKZinATL #StrayKidsInATL #maniac_in_atlanta #2ndWorldTour_MANIAC pic.twitter.com/S1vhRiHMpw — karlita⁷ (@TAEWITHLUV) March 24, 2023

12. The band’s biggest fans

jisung and felix were sticking their hands up in front of the cameras posing with the band members 😭🫶🏻 #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC_ENCORE #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC #straykidsatlanta #straykidsinATL @Stray_Kids #felix #han 230323 pic.twitter.com/DqrackpZY6 — lauren ♡ skz LA! (@shybangchan) March 24, 2023

13. Happy birthday, Hyunjin!

Singing happy birthday to hyunjin 🥰 #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #straykidsinatlanta #straykidsinATL pic.twitter.com/CNr8I4UVQs — dati🌻 (@xoxtbz) March 24, 2023

14. Changbin teasing STAYs

not us chanting at changbin to take it off (the jacket) during his ment😭 #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #straykidsinATL #straykidsinatlanta pic.twitter.com/w92di7OflE — aurora !! (@seungsjin) March 24, 2023

@blondebeotchlinds CHANGBIN !!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT !!!!!!!!!!! R U DOING TO ME !!!!!!!!! #straykids #straykidsatlanta #skzatlanta ♬ original sound – lindsay

15. Add a little spice…

"it was our first title song that had the concept of love. but we didn't want it to be too…umm y'know like 🤗 ha ha! 🥰 so we added a little stray kids spice 🤌🏻" #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC_ENCORE #straykidsatlanta #straykidsinATL @Stray_Kids #bangchan 230323 pic.twitter.com/pjtM3lYOHm — lauren ♡ skz LA! (@shybangchan) March 24, 2023

16. “DOODLE” by Changbin

Changbin did Doodle CHANGBIN DID DOODLE #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC #straykidsinATL pic.twitter.com/CzVat8Iy3a — Karen💕 (@blkbrybelle) March 24, 2023

17. Bang Chan’s G-Rated “Forget You” cover

chan covering forget you knowing full well those are not the lyrics stays are going to sing along LMAOOO #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC_ENCORE #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC #straykidsatlanta #straykidsinATL @Stray_Kids #bangchan 230323 pic.twitter.com/66gUYyg1Ms — lauren ♡ skz LA! (@shybangchan) March 24, 2023

18. “SUPER BOARD” live

WE have SUPERBOARD I REPEAT SUPERBOARD #StrayKids #SkzinATL #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC #maniac_in_atlanta @Stray_Kids pic.twitter.com/8NKnXhDGSt — 🐥🥧 @ Maniac Tour (@Chocobo_Pie) March 23, 2023

19. That stage design is next level.

the giant spiders at Stray Kids are EASILY the best stage design i’ve seen all year #SKZ_IN_CHICAGO pic.twitter.com/wTkCimRUF7 — Kate Halliwell (@katehalliwell) July 2, 2022

20. Heartfelt fan project for their 5th anniversary

Fan project en Atlanta por el Maniac tour pic.twitter.com/pY5QOFYjrC — STRAY KIDS LATAM PROJECT (@skzlatamproject) March 24, 2023

21. Bang Chan’s wholesome response to being called “Best Leader”

My heart! The way chan explained what makes a 'best leader' explaining that it's someone who listens to their group, supporting them and just bring them together in those ways also saying when we say 'best leader' he sees it as 'best stray kids' 🥺 pic.twitter.com/sxR6JVlxmP — 💙💛★ JORDY ⤮ 🐺 | fan acc (@MischievousChan) March 24, 2023

22. Seungmin making us all cry by singing “See You Again” as they leave

seungmin singing a bit of can't stop and see you again before he left the stage 🥺 #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC_ENCORE #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC #straykidsatlanta #straykidsinATL @Stray_Kids #seungmin 230323 pic.twitter.com/UhT0h0FcBA — lauren ♡ skz LA! (@shybangchan) March 24, 2023

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STRAY KIDS. The K-pop boy group is coming back to the Philippines for a concert.

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MANILA, Philippines – K-pop boy group STRAY KIDS announced on Monday, November 7, they will be bringing their MANIAC world tour to the Philippines. 

The “Thunderous” hitmaker is set to hold a two-night show on March 11 and 12, 2023 at the Mall of Asia Arena. 

Details such as ticket prices and selling dates have yet to be announced. 

Stray Kids(스트레이 키즈) 2nd World Tour "MANIAC" in MANILA ✔ Show Information 2023.3.11(SAT)-12(SUN) @ SM Mall of Asia Arena ✔ More Information https://t.co/pX2a79t2w2 #StrayKids #스트레이키즈 #2ndWorldTour_MANIAC #MANIAC #MANIAC_SKZ #MAXIDENT #YouMakeStrayKidsStay pic.twitter.com/zT5O6GWHhk — Stray Kids (@Stray_Kids) November 7, 2022

Stray Kids last performed in the Philippines in April 2019. They were supposed to hold a concert in April 2020 but it got canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Composed of Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N, Stray Kids is known for their hits “God’s Menu,” “Case 143,” “SUPER BOARD,” “Red Lights,” and “TASTE.” 

They originally debuted as a nine-member group under JYP Entertainment in March 2018. – Rappler.com  

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03. Red Lights

06. District 9

07. Back Door

08. Charmer

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16. Waiting For Us

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26. SUPER BOARD

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「MANIAC」 「Thunderous」 / Changbin

「Red Lights」 「Back Door」 / Hyunjin

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