Stray Kids at the Stade de France
Stray Kids at the Stade de France
Biography of Stray Kids
Stray Kids is a South Korean group from JYP Entertainment, one of the most influential agencies in K-pop. Conceived during the eponymous reality TV show in 2017, the nine members were selected for their musical skills and creativity, particularly in composition and production. This distinctive approach has enabled them to stand out from the crowd right from the start, far from standard codes. Bang Chan, in particular, has established himself as a pillar of the collective, working to create standout tracks such as “District 9” and “God's Menu”, where his role as producer and composer is widely acclaimed.
THE BEGINNINGS: AN INNOVATIVE LINE-UP
Stray Kids is a South Korean group from JYP Entertainment, one of the most influential agencies in K-pop. Conceived during the eponymous reality TV show in 2017, the nine members were selected for their musical skills and creativity, particularly in composition and production. This distinctive approach has enabled them to stand out from the crowd right from the start, far from standard codes. Bang Chan, in particular, has established himself as a pillar of the collective, working to create stand-out tracks such as “District 9” and “God's Menu”, where his role as producer and composer is widely acclaimed.
THE RISE IN THE K-POP WORLD
From their official debut in March 2018 with the mini-album I Am NOT, Stray Kids won over audiences with the hard-hitting single ‘District 9’. Blending rap, rock, pop and electro, the group won over a fanbase (the STAY) looking for strong messages about perseverance, identity and inner struggle, all common elements in their discography. The follow-up was not long in coming: I Am WHO and I Am YOU, released the same year, confirmed their rise to prominence.
In 2019, with Clé 1 : Miroh, Stray Kids reached international stature: the energetic and daring track ‘Miroh’ marked a real breakthrough and climbed up the charts worldwide. The following year, with the album Go Live, they strengthened their presence on stage and in the charts, confirming their status in Korea and internationally, thanks to their innovative videos and concerts.
2021 marks a turning point: Noeasy, their fourth Korean EP, became the first album by a JYP group to sell over a million copies. The singles ‘Thunderous’ and ‘Cheese’ displayed unprecedented sonic and visual audacity, proving that Stray Kids had mastered the art of renewing themselves and embracing musical diversity. Their series of mini-albums, Oddinary and Maxident (2022), followed by the studio album 5-Star and the EP Rock-Star (2023), were dazzling successes in South Korea, while the single ‘Lalalala’ became a national hit.
IFPI ranks Stray Kids as the third best-selling artist in 2023, behind Taylor Swift and Seventeen.
2024: A WORLDWIDE SUCCESS
In 2024, the ninth Ate EP topped the charts in Korea, as well as in Austria, Belgium, France, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Portugal and the United States. Stray Kids became the first K-pop group to place its first five albums at the top of the Billboard 200, and embarked on a DominATE world tour, covering Asia, Australia, Latin America, North America and Europe, with concerts in major arenas.
In October, they shone at the American Music Awards, becoming only the second K-pop group to perform there after BTS. On 13 November, their second Japanese album Giant was released, followed on 13 December by the mixtape SKZhop Hiptape: Hop and the single ‘Walkin on Water’, which topped the charts in Korea and the United States. Once again, Stray Kids make history as the first band to top the Billboard 200 with their first six albums, and IFPI ranks them as the fifth best-selling artist of 2024, with the Ate EP in the top ten best-selling albums.
2025: TOWARDS NEW HEIGHTS
On 10 March 2025, Stray Kids announced the forthcoming release of Mixtape: dominATE and, for the first time, a tour of iconic stadiums around the world: Chile, Brazil, the United States, Canada, England... culminating in Paris, on 26 and 27 July 2025 at the Stade de France, with the <dominATE PARIS> event. To take advantage of the last tickets and find out everything you need to know about prices, visit the concerts page for 26 July 2025 and 27 July 2025.
Stray Kids continue to revolutionise global pop music with their authenticity, creativity and unique connection with fans. With innovative projects, strong ticketing demand, central roles for each member (notably Chan, Lee Know, Felix) and a spectacular live dimension (festivals, VIP concerts, world tours), they are confirming their status as a must-see band. The alert is out: don't miss the best of Stray Kids, with its breathtaking shows, boundless artistic transport and optimum conditions for the ever-scarcer tickets. Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris... venues that have become legendary thanks to Stray Kids, who remain true to their values, ready to push back the boundaries of K-pop and amaze the world.
