Stray Kids Conclude Monumental World Tour with Historic Stadium Show in Incheon

Stray Kids have made history by performing at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, marking the end of their 11-month world tour and signaling a new beginning.

On October 18 and 19, Stray Kids held their largest-ever encore concert, 'Stray Kids World Tour < dominATE : celebrATE >,' at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium. This event concluded their record-breaking tour, which included 56 performances across 35 cities worldwide. The final show on the 19th was simultaneously broadcast online via the Beyond LIVE platform, allowing fans from around the globe to join in the celebration.

"Incheon, ARE YOU READY? LET'S GO!!"

This encore concert marked Stray Kids' first performance in a domestic stadium since their debut seven years ago. Following performances at KSPO DOME in 2022 and Gocheok Sky Dome in 2023, the group has steadily expanded their venue sizes, leaving a monumental mark in their career. Gazing at the packed audience, they expressed their disbelief and gratitude, saying, "It's hard to believe we're performing here. Thank you for allowing us to play in such a large venue. This is a moment we'll never forget."

As Stray Kids' first outdoor solo concert in Korea, the show featured unique elements only possible in an outdoor setting. The opening was marked by pyrotechnics and fire pillars, and a spectacular drone show celebrated the transition from '< dominATE >' to '< celebrATE >,' symbolizing the tour's achievements. Drones formed Stray Kids' symbols and messages in the sky, leaving the audience in awe.

Unit performances by Lee Know and Seungmin with 'CINEMA,' and the group's energetic renditions of 'Rock' and 'MIROH' were accompanied by grand fireworks, enhancing the festive atmosphere of the 'K-pop Champion' Stray Kids' celebration.

"After circling the globe seven times, we meet again for a brilliant today"

Starting in August 2024 at Seoul's KSPO DOME and concluding in July 2025 at Rome's Stadio Olimpico, Stray Kids embarked on a world tour with the ambition to 'dominate the global stage.' Covering approximately 285,000 km, equivalent to circling the Earth seven times, they met fans worldwide. This tour not only set remarkable records but also solidified Stray Kids' strong presence in the global music market.

During the 2022-23 "Stray Kids 2nd World Tour 'MANIAC,'" they first entered stadium venues. This time, they expanded their stadium tour to Latin America, North America, and Europe, performing in 27 stadiums out of 34 locations. They graced iconic venues like São Paulo's Estádio do Morumbi, Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium, Toronto's Rogers Centre, and Paris' Stade de France, achieving unprecedented success in 13 of these stadiums.

Returning to their hometown after a year, Stray Kids expressed gratitude to their fans with special performances. They debuted tracks from their record-breaking fourth album 'KARMA,' including 'CEREMONY,' 'Half Time,' and 'In My Head.' They also performed unit songs from 'Mixtape: dominATE' for the first time in Korea. The concert featured traditional elements reinterpreted in Stray Kids' style, such as leader Bang Chan's performance with a 'SKZ' badge, lion masks, and hanbok costumes, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere.

"Today's encore concert is the end of the tour and the start of something new"

After the show on the 19th, a surprise announcement thrilled the massive audience: a trailer for Stray Kids' upcoming release was unveiled. The group will make a speedy comeback on November 21 with 'SKZ IT TAPE' featuring 'DO IT.'

The trailer, set in a modern, minimalist mansion, showcases the members as 'modern-day immortals,' each embodying symbolic characters that break through a world frozen by fear, leading to healing and change. The transition from black-and-white to color in the video visually represents the anticipation for the new album. Stray Kids, who teased fans with outfits featuring 'IT TAPE' and 'DO IT' during the concert, promised, "We have so much more to show you this year. Let's keep going until the end of the year."

As the world tour concluded, the eight members shared heartfelt messages, "Touring for a year has deepened our gratitude for you and our passion for the stage. Realizing how miraculous it is to be with those who love us, we started small and have come so far. Thanks to you, we've received immense love this year. We'll always work hard, remembering your support. Thank you, STAY, we love you."

With energy and passion that defied the sudden cold, Stray Kids and their fans, STAY, lit up the night sky of Incheon with glowing light sticks, creating a synergy that led to the record of circling the globe seven times and their first domestic stadium performance.