Stray Kids Are Back With ‘THIS & THAT’: Stream It Now
South Korean boy band Stray Kids have released their new mini album THIS & THAT, an eight-track collection that opens with the digital single "RUN IT". The release extends a remarkable commercial run for the group, whose fanbase has just been named the "happiest" in the online music community, and comes alongside a busy touring schedule that underlines their growing global reach.
Every one of Stray Kids' eight entries on the Billboard 200 has debuted at No. 1, a streak that began with 2022's ODDINARY and made them the first act in the chart's 69-year history to top it with each of their first six releases. Alongside the album, the group are touring extensively, including a headline slot at Rock in Rio Brazil and a new STRAYCITY live series across Argentina, Colombia and Mexico running from 9 to 25 September. A study by The Action Network, based on over 1.5 million comments across 106 music subreddits, found Stray Kids' fans "radiate the most joy online", leading the ranking by three points.
In short
- Stray Kids release new mini album THIS & THAT with lead single "RUN IT"
- All eight Billboard 200 entries have now debuted at No. 1
- Group's fans ranked "happiest" online; STRAYCITY tour dates announced
Explained simply
Stray Kids are a South Korean boy band whose music has found a large audience beyond their home country. Their releases have repeatedly reached the top of the US Billboard 200, an album chart that ranks releases by sales and listening activity.
The group’s success is part of the global spread of K-pop, South Korea’s pop music industry, and has brought them opportunities to perform in many countries. Their concerts and festival appearances connect them with fans across Latin America and elsewhere.
Online fan communities are one way listeners share their enthusiasm and discuss music. A study of comments on music-focused Reddit forums ranked Stray Kids’ fans highly for positive language, though such rankings reflect the comments analysed rather than every fan’s views.