Global Superstars Return with Their Fourth Studio Album
Stray Kids are no strangers to setting records—and now they’re gearing up for another explosive comeback. On August 22, the K-pop powerhouse will release their highly anticipated fourth full-length album titled ‘KARMA’. The announcement dropped via JYP Entertainment’s official social media on July 25, along with a cinematic teaser that’s as ambitious as their global reign.
Welcome to 2081: K-pop Meets Sci-Fi Olympics
The teaser trailer throws us headfirst into the year 2081, unveiling a futuristic world where champions from the past—Hyunjin, I.N, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Seungmin, Han, Changbin, and Felix—gear up for the high-stakes event, ‘2081 KARMA SPORTS’. Think Olympic energy meets K-pop edge, complete with sleek visuals and an intriguing storyline fueled by something called ‘KARMA Coins.’
The world-building here isn’t just for show. It underscores Stray Kids’ signature storytelling style, where music videos, lyrics, and teasers weave together into an interconnected universe. If Black Mirror and FIFA had a K-pop baby, this might be it.
Billboard Kings with a Futuristic Twist
Stray Kids haven’t just been breaking the mold—they’ve been rewriting the rulebook. Since their 2022 mini album ‘ODDINARY’, they’ve landed six consecutive albums at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the most in the chart’s 69-year history. Albums like ‘MAXIDENT’, ‘5-STAR’, ‘樂-STAR’, and ‘ATE’ have solidified their status as a truly global act.
World Tour DominATE: 54 Shows Across the Globe
The group is currently on their biggest world tour yet—Stray Kids World Tour <dominATE>—hitting 34 cities with a staggering 54 shows, including 38 stadium gigs. From Seoul to Sydney and now Rome, they’ve been filling seats and hearts across continents. Their first European tour ends in Rome on July 30, marking a symbolic victory lap before ushering in the ‘KARMA’ era.
The Summer Soundtrack We Didn’t Know We Needed
‘KARMA’ marks Stray Kids’ first full album since 2023’s blockbuster ‘5-STAR’, and it’s coming after a two-year wait. With adrenaline-pumping concepts and a gritty-but-glitzy aesthetic, this might just be the musical jolt your summer needed.
Ready to collect your KARMA Coin?
