Stray Kids’ Latest Comeback Teaser Hit With Scathing Criticism

Stray Kids‘ comeback trailer has come under serious fire.

The members of Stray Kids | @stray_kids/X

Ahead of their comeback, the group released a trailer.

Stray Kids(스트레이 키즈) "KARMA"
UNVEIL : TRACK "CREED"https://t.co/2JBDO8ovnU

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— Stray Kids (@Stray_Kids) August 12, 2025

While some fans shared criticism about the music itself…

My God there isn’t a single good song on this album https://t.co/EAUcsMBm8z pic.twitter.com/MmqJp7Hsfz

— Cammyᴶᴶᴷ ☯︎ Hyunkarma ☯︎ (@HyvneDoll) August 12, 2025

Lock bangchan out the fucking studio i can’t do this anymore https://t.co/2kOyga7cmI

— sari ✮.• NSD 📌 (@sariicrls) August 12, 2025

maybe it’ll grow on me🫩 https://t.co/c73KwScBQY pic.twitter.com/CeoadTUxC6

— 🧸 keira (@aariiek) August 12, 2025

It also sparked anger about cultural appropriation. A post shared that they were “put off” by the comeback trailer, saying that when the group tries to do a hip-hop track, they end up using stereotypes.

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Netizens shared their agreement in the comments and how none of the styling and aspects of the trailer needed to portray a certain image to give off hip-hop vibes, with many mentioning durags and outfits.

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Another post shared photos of members’ outfits.

It sparked sighs from netizens, especially considering the criticism the group has received in the past.

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