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Stray Kids Set to Release New Album 'KARMA' with Lead Single 'CEREMONY'

The group will make their first comeback of 2025 with the release of their fourth studio album 'KARMA' on August 22 at 1 PM KST (12 AM EST). The trailer for the album features champions Hyunjin, I.N, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Seungmin, Han, Changbin, and Felix holding 'KARMA coins' as they aim for another victory at '2081 KARMA SPORTS'. The trailer quickly gained global attention, reaching number one on YouTube's worldwide music video trending list on the day of its release, July 25, and maintaining the top spot for four days.
On July 29, JYP Entertainment shared the tracklist for the new album on their official social media channels. The tracklist image exudes a festive atmosphere, with red smoke and confetti against a blue sky, conveying a sense of excitement and energy. Each track is presented with unique typography, hinting at the mood of each song.
The album features a total of 11 tracks, including the title track 'CEREMONY', along with '삐처리', 'CREED', '엉망 (MESS)', 'In My Head', '반전 (Half Time)', 'Phoenix', 'Ghost', '0801', 'CEREMONY (Festival Version)', and 'CEREMONY (English Version)'.
Once again, the group's in-house producing team, 3RACHA, has contributed to the credits for all tracks, including the title track 'CEREMONY'. Stray Kids, known as 'record makers' for their unprecedented achievement of entering the Billboard 200 chart at number one six consecutive times, are set to make a significant impact on the global music scene this summer with their self-produced music.
Stray Kids are nearing the end of their largest world tour to date, 'Stray Kids World Tour < dominATE >'. On July 26 and 27, they performed at Stade de France in Paris, drawing a total of 120,000 fans and setting a new record for the largest K-pop concert in France. They will conclude their European stadium tour with a grand finale at Stadio Olimpico in Rome on July 30.