Stray Kids Return With ‘KARMA’ After Two Years
K-pop power group Stray Kids are back and bolder than ever. On June 22, the group held a press conference at the Conrad Seoul in Yeouido to mark the release of their long-awaited fourth full-length album, ‘KARMA’.
3RACHA Leads the Charge With Self-Produced Sound
The album is a showcase of the group’s fiercely independent artistry. As usual, Stray Kids’ in-house production trio 3RACHA — made up of Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han — took full creative control, writing and producing all 11 tracks. The result? A hard-hitting, genre-fluid album that feels personal, polished, and powerful.
According to the group, ‘KARMA’ explores how they’ve forged their own path amid pressures and expectations, resisting outside noise to grow stronger as artists and individuals. Think of it as their sonic diary — loud, proud, and deeply honest.
‘CEREMONY’: A Victory Lap in Song
The album’s title track, ‘CEREMONY’, is a fiery mash-up of trap EDM and Baile Funk rhythms, topped with an addictive hook that screams festival anthem. More than a hype track, it celebrates their hard-earned success — a musical victory lap after years of hustle and hardship.
“It feels like wearing a new outfit that fits us perfectly,” the members shared. And it’s true — this song wraps up their journey so far with a high-energy bow.
Fresh From Their Dominate World Tour
The timing couldn’t be better. ‘KARMA’ arrives hot on the heels of their record-breaking <dominate> world tour, which saw them perform 54 shows across 34 cities — their biggest tour to date. With ‘CEREMONY’, they return to their hometown on a high, ready to toast their global wins with fans back in Seoul.
‘KARMA’ and the title track ‘CEREMONY’ were released globally on June 22 at 1 PM KST (midnight EST), digitally available wherever you stream your K-pop.
