STRAY KIDS STARTS WITH A “CEREMONY” IN THEIR NEW FULL ALBUM!

The record-breaking, global K-Pop superstars Stray Kids release their fourth full-length album, KARMA, out now via JYP Entertainment / IMPERIAL / Republic Records. Listen to KARMA HERE. 
 
The new album KARMA is a story about destiny told in Stray Kids’ own unique way — connecting their past, present, and future. Destiny is shaped by a tangled web of choices and consequences. KARMA begins with this very idea — an attempt to interpret Stray Kids’ fate. Despite countless external judgments and inner conflicts, they have continued to forge their own path with unwavering resolve. Through their music, Stray Kids represent a story of growth.
 
The new title track “CEREMONY” is a powerful and energetic celebration of honouring oneself after enduring these intense trials. Blending powerful EDM Trap beats with the rhythm of Baile Funk, the song paints a dramatic picture of overwhelming triumph — a moment that can only be experienced by those who have overcome adversity and claimed their victory. Watch the official music video HERE.
 
The album features 11 tracks, beginning with the title track “CEREMONY,” followed by “BLEEP,” “CREED,” “MESS,” “In My Head,” “Half Time,” “Phoenix,” “Ghost,” “0801,” as well as “CEREMONY (Festival Version),” a reinterpretation of the title track with a live, festival vibe, and “CEREMONY (English Version)” for global fans. The tracks weave between different genres and moods but share a common attitude and message of staying true to Stray Kids—from the hip-hop song “BLEEP,” which is a confident statement about protecting oneself amidst negative noise, to “0801,” which is a warm and sentimental expression to the connection with STAY. The album organically links the past and the future, delivering a powerful resonance to listeners.
 
All of the tracks are produced by group’s producing team 3RACHA. Since their debut with “District 9” in March 2018, Stray Kids have taken part in the production of every song they have released, building a unique musical universe and narrative of their own. As both captivating “sound makers” and compelling “storytellers,” Stray Kids now return with a new story centered around the theme of destiny.

KARMA is Stray Kids’ first comeback of 2025, released nine months after their Gold-Certified #1 album HOP, which marked their sixth #1 album on the Billboard 200 Chart and first full-length album in nearly two years since their third full length album ★★★★★ (5-STAR) in June 2023. HOP’s Gold Certification solidified Stray Kids as the artist with the most RIAA Gold Album Certifications of any K-Pop artist in history, and the album’s #1 charting debut anointed the group as the first act ever to debut at #1 with their first six charting albums.

Stray Kids are continuing to break records around the world and make music history. Beginning with their 2022 mini-album ODDINARY, they have consecutively topped the Billboard 200 Chart with six releases MAXIDENT, ★★★★★(5-STAR), 樂-STAR (ROCK-STAR), ATE, and HOP, marking a historic first in the chart’s 69-year history.

Stray Kids’ largest-ever world tour, Stray Kids World Tour <dominATE>, which featured 54 shows across 34 regions worldwide, came to a close on 30 July in Rome. Driven by their ambition to “conquer stages all over the world,” Stray Kids traveled across five continents over 341 days: Asia, Oceania, Latin America, North America, and Europe, covering an astounding distance of over 177,000 miles from Seoul’s Incheon Airport—the equivalent to circling the Earth seven times.

Notably, out of the 34 venues on their world tour, Stray Kids achieved the milestone of performing in 27 stadiums for the first time. Compared to their previous world tour, Stray Kids 2nd World Tour MANIAC, the number of stadium shows increased by an astonishing 2,600%. Among these 27 stadiums, they set various record firsts, largest audiences, and highest numbers at 13 venues, which accounts for half of the stadium performances. 
 
Stray Kids became the first K-Pop artists to perform at stadiums in São Paulo; North American cities including Seattle, Orlando, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Toronto; and European cities including Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, and Rome. At Arlington’s Globe Life Field, they made history as the first act to hold two consecutive shows at the venue. Their largest show of the tour took place at Paris’ Stade de France, where they set new records for the biggest scale K-Pop concert and highest attendance at the stadium. Expanding the scope to the entire country, it also marked the largest ever K-Pop concert in France, adding even greater significance to the achievement.

In addition, Stray Kids recently received a nomination for “Best K-Pop” for “Chk Chk Boom” at the 2025 MTV VMAs. They won the “K-Pop Album of the Year” Award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, marking their second consecutive win at the event. In addition, they were named “Favourite Music Group” at the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards. Furthermore, they took home the “Favourite Soundtrack” award at the 2025 American Music Awards and earned two honours at the 39th Japan Gold Disc Awards: “Music Video of the Year” and “Best 3 Albums.” Stray Kids continue to receive consecutive recognition across various major music awards across the globe. 
 
Recently, Stray Kids became the third K-Pop artist ever to reach 20 million subscribers on their official YouTube channel. Their official TikTok channel also surpassed 30 million followers, making them the third K-Pop group to achieve this milestone. Additionally, with the music videos for “MEGAVERSE” and “CHEESE” each surpassing 100 million views on YouTube, Stray Kids now hold a total of 17 music videos with over 100 million views—the most among 4th Generation K-Pop boy groups.