5-STAR

### Producers

VERSACHOI, Bang Chan, Chae Kang Hae, RESTART, Zach Djurich, Millionboy, Trippy, Nickko Young, Kyle Reynolds, Chris LaRocca, JUN2

**★★★★★**, subtitled **5-STAR**, is the third studio album by South Korean boy group Stray Kids. It was released on June 2, 2023, with "S-Class" serving as the album's title track.

The physical release comes in three standard version (A, B, C), one limited version, and eight member-specific versions (Digipack).

## Background

On March 6, 2023, media outlets reported that Stray Kids had achieved the filming of a music video. On April 24, JYP Entertainment confirmed a comeback for early June, and it was officially announced days later on April 27 with the release of the album's trailer.

The album was promoted on music shows with the title track "S-Class" from June 2 to June 11.

The group held its eleventh mini fanmeeting after the pre-recording of "S-Class" on *Show! Music Core* on June 3.

## Composition

> The new album, "★★★★★ (5-STAR)", which is imbued with a unique charm as if it has been stamped with the 'Stray Kids' seal from the title, is the group's first full-length album in about two years since their second full-length album "NOEASY" in August 2021. The five stars intuitively show the specialness of Stray Kids, and the theme of the title track, "S-Class", captures the attention of listeners with a unique and playful expression of "Stray Kids, the most unusual of the unusual, the most shining of the special".
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> The confidence of the album's title, "5-STAR", a superlative expression meaning "special" and "top-rated," can be seen in the track list. Once again, 3RACHA's production team Bang Chan, Changbin, and HAN participated in the production of all the new songs, including the title track, to showcase their musical talents, while hip-hop legend Tiger JK, who collaborated with 3RACHA at the '2022 MAMA AWARDS,' added weight by writing and featuring on track 5, "TOPLINE (feat. Tiger JK)".
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> Stray Kids, who have been delivering the best satisfaction to K-pop fans with original music and performances that are sought after by gourmets who know the true taste and coolness of K-pop, further solidify their reputation as a 'five-star' Michelin music restaurant with their first comeback in 2023, "★★★★★ (5-STAR)" and the title track "S-Class", which pours out what they do best.
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## Tracklist

1. 위인전 Hall of Fame
2. 특 S-Class Title track
3. ITEM
4. Super Bowl
5. TOPLINE (feat. Tiger JK)
6. DLC
7. 죽어보자 GET LIT
8. 충돌 Collision
9. FNF
10. Youtiful
11. THE SOUND (Korean ver.)
12. Time Out

## Physical Album

**Standard (A, B, C)**

* CD (3 types)
* Photobook (3 types)
* Photocards (2 out of 24)
* OOTD Mini Poster (1 out 8)
* Sticket Set (2 sheets)
* Cartoon Postcard
* B-Cut Film Mini Photobook (1 out of 3) (*pre-order only*)
* Folded Poster (3 types) (*pre-order only*)

**Limited**

* CD
* Photobook
* Photocards (2 out of 24)
* OOTD Mini Poster (1 out 8)
* Sticket Set (2 sheets)
* Cartoon Postcard
* Special Folded Poster (1 out 8)
* B-Cut Postcard
* B-Cut Film Mini Photobook (1 out of 3) (*pre-order only*)
* Folded Poster (*pre-order only*)

**Digipack (Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, HAN, Felix, Seungmin, I.N)**

* CD (8 types)
* Photobook (8 types)
* Lyrics Paper
* Photocard (1 out of 8)
* Mini Folded Poster
* Photocard (1 out of 8) (*pre-order only*)

## Achievements

*For achievements specific to the title track, see S-Class*

### Misc.

* *★★★★★ (5-STAR)* debuted at No.1 on Billboard 200, their third album in a row to do so.

## Media Evaluation

> Naming your album *5-Star* is bold to say the least, but when you produce a no-skips effort as successful as this, you’ve earned the right to be a bit cocky. It’s not like Stray Kids haven’t worked hard for it. In fact, the group’s third studio album is their best yet. 3RACHA’s fluid production incorporates everything from ’90s hip-hop to throbbing electro bass, which the eight-piece band pull together with a cheeky wink via their usual gritty raps and sultry vocals. Who else could get away with lines like “Finger lickin’, yeah, we cookin’ up a Super Bowl / In the kitchen, Michelin, irresistible”? Put it in the “Hall of Fame.”
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## Trivia

* It is Stray Kids' first album to have a special character in the title.
* It is Stray Kids' first Korean album to release a timetable for promotions.

## References

1. ↑  @Stray\_Kids (April 27, 2023)
2. ↑ Billboard 200 - Week of June 17, 2023