Stray Kids - Mini [樂-STAR] (ROCK VER., ROLL VER.)

Global K-pop trend' Stray Kids releases new mini album '樂-STAR' and title song 'Rock (樂)' on November 10th! - 'US Billboard 200 No. 1 for 3 consecutive times' SKZ releases new album to continue the worldwide success of their 3rd full-length album! A feast of well-made works! - “A festival for special people who know how to have fun” The production team 3RACHA within the group is leading the global upward trend with their own works! - All tickets for a total of 10 performances in 5 cities in Korea and Japan are sold out! ‘The first K-pop 4th generation boy group’ to enter Japan’s 4 major dome venues and successfully complete a single concert at Gocheok Dome - Lollapalooza Paris, honored with its first award at the MTV VMAs, and performing well on world stages such as the 2023 Global Citizen Festival Stray Kids will release their new mini album '樂-STAR' and the title song 'Rock' on November 10th. Stray Kids' three works, including 'ODDINARY' and 'MAXIDENT' in 2022 and the regular album '★★★★★ (5-STAR)' (Five Star) in June 2023, ranked first on the US 'Billboard 200' for three consecutive years, showing off their momentum as the '4th generation leader in K-pop'. As part of the '5-STAR Dome Tour 2023', which marked the first K-pop 4th generation boy group to enter Japan's four major dome performance halls, including Payay Dome in Fukuoka, Vantelin Dome Nagoya, Kyocera Dome Osaka, and Tokyo Dome, the 8 performances in 4 cities in Japan proved their popularity with over 2.5 million advance applications and sold out all tickets very quickly. In addition, those who entered KSPO DOME with 'Stray Kids 2nd World Tour "MANIAC" Seoul Special (UNVEIL 11)' in September of last year will hold a solo concert 'Stray Kids' 5-STAR Dome Tour 2023 Seoul Special (UNVEIL) held at Gocheok Dome, one of the largest indoor performance halls in Korea, in October of this year. 13)''(Five Star Dome Tour 2023 Seoul Special (Unveil 13)) sold out at a very high speed, showing off remarkable growth. In July 2023, as the first K-pop artist to headline 'Lollapalooza Paris', he thrilled more than 60,000 audiences and brightened the night sky of Paris, France. In September, they made their first appearance at the '2023 MTV Video Music Awards' held at the Prudential Center in New Jersey, USA, and were honored with the 'Best K-Pop' category with the title song 'Special' of their latest work '★★★★★ (5-STAR)'. The group's producing team 3RACHA, consisting of Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han, appeared at the '2023 Global Citizen Festival' held in New York's Central Park and gave a special performance and won local music. It fascinated the audience. Stray Kids, the 'K-pop trend' who is flying around the global stage like this, releases a new mini album and raises their altitude towards an even higher peak. '樂-STAR' is a new album released about 5 months after the release of the 3rd regular album, and is similar to the previous work '★★★★★ (5-STAR)'. It conveyed the meaning of being special people who know how to have fun, as well as the bold ambition to become a rock star that dominates the era. In particular, the group's confidence in creating music that can be enjoyed by all listeners around the world can be felt in the album's bold message that "our rock continues no matter what the situation." Stray Kids' musical pride, which invited global K-pop listeners to a festival for those who know how to have fun, can be seen once again in the tracklist of '樂-STAR'. A total of 8 songs are included, starting with the title song 'Rock (樂)', 'MEGAVERSE', 'Blind Spot', 'COMFLEX', 'Cover', 'Leave', the Korean version of 'Social Path (Feat. LiSA)', the title song of Japan's first EP album, and 'Rock Ver.'. Those who have achieved the record of being number one on the 'Billboard 200' for three consecutive times with their self-produced music have their names embroidered on the credits of their new mini album, heralding the birth of another well-made work and giving musical 'joy'. 3RACHA, who created the title songs of all albums released since their debut, from the official debut song 'District 9' in March 2018 to the comeback title song 'Rock', is strengthening the unique genre called 'Stray Kids' with this album. In addition, leading domestic and international writers such as Kevin Gomringer and Tim Gomringer of the German hip-hop producer duo Cubeatz, who have participated in many albums by famous overseas hip-hop artists such as member Hyunjin, Travis Scott, and Drake, collaborated to enhance the completeness of the album. The title song 'Rock' is a song that excites the listener through a unique melody. It delivers fresh stimulation with lyrics that highlight wordplay using ‘rock’, such as “Welcome to paradise (rock), lightning (rock), city rock (rock), just enjoy it (rock), there is no hardship (rock), a night of adversity (rock), if you stay up, you will end, after all the hardships, you will fall (rock).” In addition, rock elements are added to the repeated sound in the chorus, allowing you to enjoy the powerful addictiveness and intensity of Stray Kids' music. The prologue video was released in early October 2023, marking the beginning of a full-fledged comeback. Starting with arousing the curiosity of fans by unfolding the 'joys and sorrows' of Shinbo through a solid storyline by borrowing from the dreams and perspectives of a child about to perform, the 'pleasure' of watching was properly heightened with a solemn narration, splendid video effects, and a feast of the members' vivid visuals. Through the new mini album '樂-STAR' and the title song 'Rock', which have left a special mark, Stray Kids will once again deliver a fresh sense to the global music market in 2023 and lead the trend.