Stray Kids

*See also: 3RACHA, Dance Racha, Vocal Racha, and JYP Nation*

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**Stray Kids** (스트레이 키즈; *Seuteurei kijeu*; often abbreviated as **SKZ**) is a South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment through the 2017 reality show of the same name. The group is composed of eight members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. Originally a nine-piece group, member Woojin left Stray Kids due to undisclosed personal reasons in October 2019. The group released their extended play *Mixtape* in January 2018 and officially debuted on March 25 with *I Am Not*.

## History

### 2017–2018: Formation through a reality show, debut and *I Am* series

In August 2017, JYP Entertainment (JYPE) officially announced the agency's new reality survival show to launch a male idol debut project. More details and teasers were released in the next two months, including the show's title— *Stray Kids*. Prior to its premiere on October 17, JYPE released Stray Kids' first music video for a song titled "Hellevator", which was later released as a digital single. Two members, Lee Know and Felix, were eliminated from the group, but all nine members ended up in the final line-up.

Along with the launch of Stray Kids' official website, JYPE announced the release of the group's pre-debut extended play (EP) titled *Mixtape*. It contains seven tracks co-written and co-composed by the members, including "Hellevator" and other songs that they performed during the show. The EP, along with the performance video of its second track titled "Beware" ("Grrr 총량의 법칙"), was released on January 8, 2018, while the performance video of "Spread My Wings" ("어린 날개") was uploaded online a week later. It debuted at number 2 on Gaon's Album Chart and *Billboard*'s World Albums chart.

On March 5, JYPE announced the debut showcase of the group titled Stray Kids Unveil (Op. 01: I Am Not), which was held on March 25 at Jangchung Arena. They officially debuted the next day with the release of their EP titled *I Am Not*, along with the music video of its title track titled "District 9", while the music video of "Grow Up" and performance video of "Mirror" were released on March 31 and April 23 respectively. *I Am Not* debuted at number four on Gaon's Album Chart and sold over 54,000 physical copies in March.

On April 14, Stray Kids performed at KCON Japan 2018, the group's first overseas performance since debut.

On July 12, JYPE announced the group's second showcase titled Stray Kids Unveil (Op. 02: I Am Who), which was held on August 5 at Kyung Hee University's Grand Peace Palace. Their second EP named *I Am Who*, along with its title track "My Pace", was released the next day.

On October 4, JYPE announced the group's third showcase titled Stray Kids Unveil (Op. 03: I Am You), which was held on October 21 at Olympic Hall, and followed by the release of their new album EP *I Am You* the next day.

### 2019—present: Touring, *Clé* series, Woojin's departure and Japanese debut

On March 5, JYPE announced the group's third comeback on March 25, 2019 with the release of their fourth extended play *Clé 1: Miroh*, in commemoration of the first anniversary of the group's debut. The group earned their first music show win on 4 April on *M Countdown* for the album's lead single, "Miroh." On June 19, the group released their first special album *Clé 2: Yellow Wood*, along with title track "Side Effects" ("부작용") between the American leg and the European leg of their first world tour.

Stray Kids released a digital single titled "Double Knot" on October 9 and also announced their District 9 Unlock World Tour starting from November 23–24 at Olympic Hall, Seoul, South Korea, with their fifth extended play *Clé: Levanter*, initially announced for release on November 25. However, on October 28, JYPE announced that Woojin had left the group due to personal circumstances, and the release of *Clé: Levanter* was delayed to December 9 as a result. On November 13, the group released the music video for "Astronaut," their first single without Woojin and as an eight-member group. On December 9, Stray Kids released *Cle: Levanter*.

Stray Kids released the digital single titled "Mixtape: Gone Days", the first single of Mixtape Project on December 26, 2019.

Stray Kids released the first English version of "Double Knot" and "Levanter" as the digital single *Step Out of Clé*, along with "Double Knot" English version music video on January 24, 2020.

Stray Kids made an official Japanese debut on March 18, 2020 with compilation album *SKZ2020* in Japan and South Korea, with the new record of previous songs and including Japanese version of "My Pace", "Double Knot" and "Levanter" ("風") that released as single before

Stray Kids released the Mixtape Project second digital single titled "Mixtape: On Track" ("바보라도 알아") on March 26, 2020.

On April 1, 2020, Stray Kids announced the group will be releasing their first Japanese single album titled "TOP" on June 3, 2020. It will be used as the theme song for the anime *Kami no Tō -Tower of God-*. A Korean version will be released on May 13.

## Endorsements

Before the official debut of Stray Kids, the nine members were chosen as new models to endorse Jambangee Jeans in 2018, which was announced on February 13 with the brand's spring collection. On June 26, they were selected as an exclusive model of Ivy Club for the 2018 Fall semester. On July 19, they received for the first set of their CF with Minute Maid Sparkling. Five days after their first CF, they were selected to be promotional models for CGV "Youth Brand Festival" from July 24 to August 31. On September 19, Stray Kids has been chosen as the newest ambassador of Lotte Duty Free. It was announced at Lotte Duty Free official YouTube and Instagram accounts. On October 16, Stray Kids became the new model of the Korean sportswear brand "Pro-Specs". On June 17, 2019, Stray Kids was chosen as the newest ambassador of Talk Talk Korea Contest in 2019, and June 18, they were appointed as an honorary ambassador by the Korean Culture and Information Service, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

## Members

### Current members

* Bang Chan (방찬) – leader, rapper, vocalist
* Lee Know (리노) – vocalist, rapper
* Changbin (창빈) – rapper
* Hyunjin (현진) – rapper
* Han (한) – rapper, vocalist
* Felix (필릭스) – rapper
* Seungmin (승민) – vocalist
* I.N (아이엔) – vocalist

## Awards and nominations

*Main article: Stray Kids (Awards and nominations)*
## Concert tours

### Unveil Tour "I Am..." (2019)

VCR 1 – Intro
1. "Hellevator"
2. "GRR"
3. "NOT!"
4. "Awaken"
5. "District 9"
6. "Mirror"
7. "WHO?"
8. "Insomnia"
9. "Voices"
10. "My Pace"
11. "YOU."
12. "편"

VCR 2
1. "4419" (Chan, Hyunjin, Seungmin)
2. "Glow" (Lee Know, Felix, Changbin)
3. "School Life" (OT9 Ver.)

Encore
1. "Awkward Silence"
2. "Get Cool"
3. "YAYAYA"
4. "Grow Up"