Group Stray Kids is continuing their global momentum with the release of their new digital single, "RUN IT."
Stray Kids released the new digital single "RUN IT" on various online music platforms at 1:00 PM today (June 24). "RUN IT" marks the group's first new music release in approximately nine months, following their "SKZ IT TAPE" project last year. The group's internal producing team, 3RACHA—consisting of Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han—participated in the production, infusing the track with Stray Kids' signature musical identity.
The new song captures the confidence and spirit of challenge that have propelled the group to become the first artists in the world to top the U.S. Billboard main album chart, the "Billboard 200," with eight consecutive albums, and to grow into headliners for major global festivals. Expressing the energy of running relentlessly toward victory, the track is expected to establish itself as a new anthem for Stray Kids.
The song delivers an intense sense of immersion by combining a grand sound based on brass instruments and marching drums with world beat rhythms. It embodies the massive energy of Stray Kids as they continuously expand their presence on the world stage.
The teaser video, released on the 22nd ahead of the official launch, also received an enthusiastic response. The combination of striking visuals, stylish direction utilizing black-and-white contrast, and a cinematic narrative heightened expectations among fans worldwide.
Starting in July, Stray Kids will embark on a new world tour, sharing the same name as their new song, "Stray Kids World Tour." This tour, which aims to carry on the heat from their previous world tour "dominATE"—held across 35 regions for a total of 56 shows last year—will kick off with five performances at the KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on July 25, 26, 29, and August 1 and 2.
Following the Seoul shows, the group will meet global fans by touring major Asian cities, including Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, and Singapore. Notably, their performance at the Japan National Stadium is drawing attention as they become the first international male artist to hold a solo concert at the venue.
Furthermore, Stray Kids will release their new mini-album, "THIS & THAT," on August 7. This album will be the group's first music release of 2026 and will officially include the new track "RUN IT."
Photo courtesy of JYP Entertainment
(Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon, SBS Entertainment News)
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