The 2026 Governors Ball music festival in New York City will feature headliners Lorde, Stray Kids, and A$AP Rocky, along with over 60 artists across three stages, offering a mix of live music, food, and fan experiences from June 5-7 in Queens.
The 2025 Billboard K-Pop Artist 100 ranking highlights SEVENTEEN as the top artist, with notable achievements from groups like BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, and solo activities from artists like BTS's Jimin and BLACKPINK's Rosé, reflecting the genre's global influence and diverse activities over the year.
K-pop group Stray Kids' album Karma debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking their seventh consecutive chart-topper and selling nearly 300,000 copies in its first week. The album's success highlights K-pop's dominance in the charts, alongside other notable debuts from Laufey, Deftones, and BigXthaPlug. Meanwhile, the soundtrack KPop Demon Hunters continues to perform well, and the Songs of the Summer chart is dominated by Alex Warren's 'Ordinary,' though it doesn't top the Hot 100.
Stray Kids, a successful K-pop group, has released their new album 'Karma' emphasizing authenticity and self-produced music, while continuing their record-breaking world tour and strengthening their bond with fans. They aim to deliver their unique sound and maintain their energetic style, with members sharing insights on their growth, self-care, and future aspirations.
Fans voted Stray Kids' album 'KARMA' as their favorite new music release of the week, narrowly beating Doja Cat's 'Jealous Type' in a poll on Billboard, with 'KARMA' receiving over 50% of the votes.
Stray Kids won their first Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Music Group at the 2025 ceremony, beating out notable nominees like TWICE and Coldplay.
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Stray Kids, a successful K-pop group, discusses their intense work ethic, close friendships, and dedication to their craft during their North American stadium tour, emphasizing their genuine connection with fans and each other, as well as their ongoing pursuit of growth and excellence in music.
K-pop boy band Stray Kids has announced 20 new stadium dates for their 2025 <dominATE> world tour, covering Latin America, North America, and Europe. This marks their first full stadium tour, following their 2022-2023 MANIAC OUTING. The tour will begin in Santiago, Chile, on March 28, and include stops in major cities like Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, and Paris, among others. Presale and general ticket sales information is available, with the North American leg starting on May 24 in Seattle.
Stray Kids have announced 20 new stadium dates for their '<dominATE>' World Tour, marking their first full stadium tour across Latin America, North America, Europe, and the UK. The tour will begin in Santiago, Chile, on March 28, 2025, and conclude in Paris, France, on July 26, 2025. This tour follows their successful 'Maniac' tour and includes performances in major stadiums like SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and Citi Field in New York. Tickets will be available through various presales and general sales starting in November.
Stray Kids' Hyunjin made his debut at Milan Fashion Week as a Versace ambassador, stealing the spotlight in a black two-piece suit and matching boots. With his nails painted black and minimal accessories, he exuded effortless style while sitting next to Anne Hathaway at the fall-winter 2024 MFW show. Hyunjin's dedication to his role as a Versace ambassador was evident from his airport attire to his personalized welcome in Milan, showcasing his commitment to the brand.
Stray Kids member Felix made a striking appearance at Pharrell Williams' pre-fall 2024 Louis Vuitton show in Hong Kong, wearing an all-black leather outfit that perfectly matched the avant-garde theme of the collection. Fans described his look as 'ethereal,' and Felix expressed his gratitude for being invited by Pharrell himself.
The 2023 Billboard Music Awards recognized several K-Pop groups for their achievements. NewJeans won the award for Top Global K-Pop Artist, BLACKPINK was awarded Top K-Pop Touring Artist, Stray Kids won Top K-Pop Album for "5-Star," and Jungkook of BTS won Top Global K-Pop Song for his collaboration with Latto on "SEVEN." Jimin of BTS was nominated for Top Selling Song but lost to Taylor Swift, and FIFTY FIFTY was nominated for Top Duo/Group but lost to Fuerza Regida.
Stray Kids will be making their debut performance at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, where they will be performing their hit songs "S-Class" and "LALALALA". The awards show will be held at various locations globally and will be streamed online instead of airing on television. Stray Kids is also nominated for two awards: Top Global K-Pop Artist and Top K-Pop Album. The event will take place on November 19 at 5 p.m. PST (November 20 at 10 a.m. KST).
K-pop group Stray Kids will be performing at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, debuting their hits "S-Class" and "LALALALA." They are also nominated for two awards: top global K-pop artist and top K-pop album. Stray Kids has had three No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 and has made history as the third K-pop act to top the all-genre tally. The BBMAs will take place on November 19 and will feature performances from other artists such as David Guetta and Bebe Rexha.
K-pop group Stray Kids is set to make their debut performance at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, where they will perform their hits "S-Class" and "LALALALA" from their latest EP, ROCK-STAR. The group is also nominated for Top Global K-Pop Artist and Top K-Pop Album. Stray Kids expresses gratitude to their fans, known as Stays, for their support and promises to continue delivering their best in the future. The group has achieved significant success on the Billboard charts, including three no. 1 albums on the Billboard 200. The Billboard Music Awards will air on November 19.