Stray Kids Announce New Album ‘SKZHOP HIPTAPE 合 (HOP)’ Release on December 13

Stray Kids are set to release their full-length album ‘SKZHOP HIPTAPE 合 (HOP)’ on December 13 at 2 PM (KST), offering fans a new musical experience. This album marks their first project capturing Stray Kids’ unique genre, combining ‘SKZ’ with hip-hop, gaining attention as a novel attempt.

Recently, Stray Kids heightened fans’ anticipation by revealing the first teaser content, ‘Stray Kids SKZHOP HIPTAPE “合 (HOP)” Logo Splash,’ through social media. The teaser’s red and blue spheres creating waves on the water’s surface suggest that this album will transcend existing musical frameworks and create a new wave. The unique typography of ‘合’ and ‘HOP’ showcases Stray Kids’ creativity, drawing significant interest from fans.

Especially, ‘合 (HOP)’ symbolizes the musical combination created by the eight members of Stray Kids, presenting a new interpretation of the hip-hop genre. Stray Kids have already solidified their status as ‘Global Top Artists,’ achieving five consecutive #1 spots on the US Billboard 200 chart from their 2022 mini-album ‘ODDINARY’ to their latest work ‘ATE.’ ‘ATE’ attained over 500,000 sales in the US, receiving Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, and was named the best-selling K-pop album in the US in 2024.

Additionally, Stray Kids released their second Japanese full album ‘GIANT’ on November 13, dominating the Oricon charts and proving their popularity locally. To commemorate this album release, they are engaging in collaborations with various brands and conducting large-scale promotions to strengthen communication with fans.

The upcoming album ‘SKZHOP HIPTAPE 合 (HOP)’ will be an important milestone in Stray Kids’ venture into new musical horizons. Fans are eagerly anticipating the new musical world they will create. There is much interest in the musical journey Stray Kids are about to embark on.

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