Stray Kids are an 8-member K-Pop boy group based in South Korea. They are under the entertainment company JYPE, and were formed on a reality survival show in 2017 called “Stray Kids.” The group are known for self-producing much of their music, making them all-rounders in terms of talent.
Stray Kids members
Stray Kids members in age order are Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N.
Where are Stray Kids from?
Stray Kids are based in South Korea, and all members have Korean heritage. Bang Chan and Felix are both Korean-Australian. The group’s production unit, 3RACHA, consists of Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han.
Stray Kids genre
While the overarching genre of Stray Kids’ music is K-Pop, their sound is very unique. Inspired by Hip-Hop and Electronica, Stray Kids’ albums have been described as “noise music” for their aggressive and dissonant quality.
Top Stray Kids songs
Some of Stray Kids’ most popular songs are “LALALALA,” “Chk Chk Boom,” “God’s Menu,” “MANIAC” and ”MIROH.” They contain addictive lyrics and crazy dance moves you won’t want to miss live.
Top Stray Kids albums
- “Noeasy” – The group’s second full-length album and first million-seller, “Noeasy” is the record that gave Stray Kids their ‘noisy’ reputation with elements of rock, EDM, hip-hop and synth-pop.
- “Oddinary” – A favourite of many STAYs, this album was their first to reach the Billboard Top 200. The music video for the title track, “MANIAC,” clocks in at a staggering 273 million views.
- “5-Star” – With this album, Stray Kids became the first K-Pop group to exceed 5 million pre-orders, a testament to just how successful they are. The lead single “S-Class” is about being unique, confident and ambitious.
- “Maxident” – The unusual title means “maximum accident,” and the group explore the topic of love all while staying true to their synth-pop, EDM sound.
- “ATE” – Their most recent album released in 2024, the music video for the title track “Chk Chk Boom” features celebrity cameos from Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
Stray Kids’s most iconic moment
Stray Kids have had many iconic moments, from headlining festivals to funny behind-the-scenes moments. One of their most memorable moments was when they won their very first South Korean music show with “MIROH” in 2019.