Stray Kids Releases New Mini Album 'THIS & THAT' Today… First New Release in 9 Months

Stray Kids released their new mini album 'THIS & THAT' this afternoon (August 7).

This marks their return in about 9 months, following their previous release, the SKZ IT TAPE 'DO IT', which topped the U.S. Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200, for the eighth consecutive time in November of last year.

Their agency, JYP Entertainment, stated that the new album 'THIS & THAT' captures Stray Kids' boldness in doing what they want without being bound by conventional frameworks, along with their free-spirited and relaxed energy.

The agency also introduced the title track 'This & That' as a hip-hop-based song that maximizes the group's signature chill and cool mood.

Over a groovy track, the lazy yet addictive melody and lyrics that freely cross between choices reflect the eight members' firm confidence that they will accomplish whatever they desire with absolute certainty, the agency explained.

Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han of 3RACHA, the group's in-house producing team who have directly participated in every album production since their debut, took part in writing and composing the new title track.

The agency emphasized that the new album showcases a broad spectrum that infuses freshness into Stray Kids' uniquely bold musical identity.

Stray Kids will continue their new world tour, 'Stray Kids World Tour', starting with their sold-out five-show concert in Seoul earlier this month.

Notably, they are scheduled to hold a solo concert at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo on August 29 and 30, marking the first time for a male overseas artist.

In September, they will perform at the Brazilian music festival 'Rock in Rio', as well as the group-anchored new festival 'STRAYCITY' held in Bogota, Colombia; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Mexico City, Mexico.
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