Stray Kids Celebrate 8th Anniversary with New Digital Single 'STAY'

Stray Kids are marking their 8th anniversary with the release of a heartfelt digital single.

On March 25, Stray Kids will release their digital single 'STAY'. The group, which debuted on March 25, 2018, is using this milestone to express their gratitude to their fans, known as STAY, through music.

The new song 'STAY' features a warm band sound with guitar and piano melodies, symbolizing hope for tomorrow through the imagery of 'universe' and 'stars'. Lyrics like "Will you stay by my side, then I'll become the universe that embraces you," shared in a short-form video on their official SNS channels, convey the deep sincerity of members Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N.

The digital single is imbued with the members' heartfelt emotions. Han and Seungmin participated in composing 'STAY', and they completed the lyrics themselves, offering a shining gift to their fans. The online cover art, designed by all eight members, features stars representing their individuality, surrounding STAY like a compass, illustrating 'the moment light becomes direction'.

Following the release, Stray Kids will host their sixth official fan meeting 'Stray Kids 6TH FANMEETING 'STAY in Our Little House'' at Incheon Inspire Arena on March 28, 29, April 4, and 5. The final performances on March 29 and April 5 will be available both offline and via a paid online live stream on the Beyond LIVE platform.

Stray Kids' digital single 'STAY', set to make their 8th anniversary memorable, will be available on various music sites on March 25 at 1 PM (midnight Eastern Time).

Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter one@tenasia.co.kr