Stray Kids Returns with Stunning Visuals and New Album

Stray Kids is set to illuminate the music scene with their striking visuals as they prepare for their comeback. The group will release their innovative album, SKZHOP HIPTAPE '合 (HOP)', along with the title track 'Walkin On Water' on December 13. JYP Entertainment unveiled unit and group concept photos on their official social media channels on November 22 at 11 PM.

In the latest images, Stray Kids exude an unparalleled charisma that captivates the viewer. Against a pitch-black backdrop, members Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N showcase their presence, embodying the spirit of 'global top artists.' They don stylish suits that reinterpret the hip-hop fashion of the 1990s and 2000s, enhancing their sophisticated aura.

The title 'SKZHOP HIPTAPE' combines the group's initials 'SKZ' with 'HIP-HOP,' representing a new genre that has yet to be officially defined, promising a fresh sound unique to Stray Kids. The first release, '合 (HOP),' cleverly merges the concept of '合' (meaning 'to combine') with the English abbreviation for hip-hop, 'HOP,' creating a dual meaning.

The album will feature the title track 'Walkin On Water,' along with songs like 'Bounce Back,' 'U (Feat. TABLO),' and 'Walkin On Water (HIP Ver.).' Additionally, it includes bonus tracks from their upcoming world tour, 'Stray Kids World Tour (DOMINATE),' featuring solo performances such as 'Railway (Bang Chan),' 'Unfair (Felix),' 'HALLUCINATION (I.N),' 'Youth (Lee Know),' 'So Good (Hyunjin),' 'ULTRA (Changbin),' 'Hold My Hand (Han),' and 'So Slowly, Us (Seungmin).'

Stray Kids is also gearing up for their new world tour, which will see them perform in 20 major stadiums across Latin America, North America, and Europe, reaffirming their global popularity. Recently, they received exciting news as their song 'SLASH' was nominated for the 'Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media' category at the 67th Grammy Awards, taking place on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, as part of the soundtrack for the film 'Deadpool & Wolverine.'

Stray Kids' SKZHOP HIPTAPE '合 (HOP)' and the title track 'Walkin On Water' will officially drop on December 13 at 2 PM EST (midnight KST).