Editorial
This magazine is about one of the biggest male groups in Korean k-pop music, the group called stray Kids, made up of eight members :
The fandom has grown slowly but surely with each return (people like to say ‘organic’ growth) but there has been a remarkable influx of new fans from the Levanter era until now, me firstly because of Top + Slump and secondly with the God’s menu, which I noticed turned many casual Stray Kids listeners into fans (which also happened with Miroh but not to this extent).
STRAY KIDS EVERYWHERE ALL AROUND THE WORLD YOU MAKE STRAY KIDS STAY
This has a quite deep meaning. Yes, it is the slogan of stray kids frirstly, the fandom name of stray kids is stay. So, You make stray kids STAY (get it?). Also, STRAY and STAY. The only difference between the words is the presence of ‘R’. This R stands for REASON. It implies that STAY is the REASON that stray kids exist.
Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N.
1. About Stray Kids
Stray Kids is a South Korean boy group formed by JYP Entertainment. Composed of 8 members, the group debuted in March 2018 and their fandom name is “Stay”.
2.
Sub Units
In the kpop industry, subunits are smaller groups formed from a larger group. The Stray Kids have three subunits: 3RACHA, Dance Racha and Vocal Racha, each with separate music releases and different concepts.
3.
Discography
Stray Kids have released four studio albums, four compilation albums, two single albums and thirty-one singles. Stray Kids’ album “5-Star” was released on 2 June 2023, marking a significant milestone for the group.
4.
Awards
Stray Kids have currently won a total of 36 ceremony awards, including 6 grand prizes (daesang). Stray Kids won the Star15 Popularity Award, becoming the group’s first popularity accolade.
About Stray Kids
Stray Kids is a South Korean male group formed by JYP Entertainment. It currently consists of 8 members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. Originally with nine, but Woojin left the group two years later.
Stray Kids is a 2017 reality show created by JYP Entertainment and Mnet. It is a male idol debut project with the concept of winning the “trainees versus JYP” survival.
During the first episode of the survival show, Stray Kids were originally known as “Boy’s Project Team” or “Chan and his boy project team” by JYP.
The name of the group is named by the team members. The group name expresses their determination to break the existing Mold and go one step forward to be out of the ordinary.
The group had their official debut on March 25, 2018, with their official showcase and the release of their album “I am Not” and title song “District 9” on the 26th.
August 1, 2018, it was announced that the fandom’s name would be “Stay”.
Stage Name: Bang Chan
Birth Name: Christopher Bahng
Korean Name: Bahng Chan
Position: Leader, Producer, Vocalist, Dancer, Rapper
Birthday: October 3rd, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 171 cm (5’7’’)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENFJ-T
Representative Animal: Wolf Unit: 3RACHA
Bang Chan Facts:
– Born in South Korea, but he moved to Sydney, Australia when he was very young.
– He has one younger sister (Hannah) and one younger brother (Lucas).
– He speaks English, Korean, Japanese, and a bit of Chinese.
– He can play the guitar and the piano.
– He helps his members with producing songs.
– Bang Chan is close friends with GOT7‘s BamBam and Yugyeom and ENHYPEN‘s Jake.
– He used to train with GOT7, TWICE, and DAY6.
– If he wasn’t in Stray Kids, he would be a kangaroo, actor or athlete.
“Just enjoy”
Stage Name: Lee Know
Birth Name: Lee Min Ho
Position: Dance Leader, Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
Birthday: October 25th, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 172 cm (5’7.5″)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ISFP
Representative Animal: Rabbit
Unit: Dance Racha
Lee Know Facts:
– Born in Gimpo, South Korea.
– Lee Know is ambidextrous.
– He has a unique and fun personality, a 4D personality.
– His favorite color is mint. (Ceci Korea)
– Lee Know’s favorite song is 2PM‘s “10 out of 10“.
– His frequent habit is cracking his fingers.
– He has a fear of heights.
– Lee Know really likes to read and his favorite author is currently Keigo Higashino.
– He has 3 cats named Sooni, Doongi and Dori.
– If he wasn’t in Stray Kids, he would be a dancer.
“Let’s eat well and live well”
Stage Name: Changbin
Birth Name: Seo Chang Bin
Position: Rapper, Vocalist, Producer
Birthday: August 11th, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ESFP
Representative Animal: Pabbit (Pig + Rabbit) Unit: 3RACHA
Changbin Facts:
– He was born in Yongin, South Korea.
– He has an older sister.
– His nickname given by his members: Mogi (mosquito), Jingjingie (whiny), Teokjaengie (chin) and Binnie.
– His specialties are writing lyrics and rap and he helps with producing songs.
– He is a fan of Joo Woojae.
– He can’t sleep without his Munchlax plush toy, which he calls Gyu.
– If he wasn’t in Stray Kids, he would be a producer, writer or maybe tattoo master. (vLive 180424)
– He is currently starring in ad campaigns for Samsung Korea, he has also composed a song for Samsung, ‘Fly High’.
“Let’s live with a positive mind, enjoy the life”
Stage Name: Hyunjin
Birth Name: Hwang Hyun Jin
English Name: Sam Hwang
Position: Dancer, Rapper, Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: March 20th, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 179 cm (5’10.5″)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ESTP
Representative Animal: Ferret
Unit: Dance Racha
Hyunjin Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He can speak basic English.
– His nicknames are Jinnie and The Prince.
– Hobbies: dancing, reading books, painting, and playing sports.
– Hyunjin’s favourite colours are black and white.
– Hyunjin is allergic to cat fur.
– If he wasn’t in Stray Kids, he would be an interior designer.
– He talks in his sleep and is the hardest to wake up.
– On July 20, 2023, it was revealed that Hyunjin is the newest Korean Global Brand Ambassador for Versace.
“Let’s try even when you regret it later”
Stage Name: Han
Birth Name: Han Ji Sung
English Name: Peter Han
Position: Rapper, Vocalist, Producer
Birthday: September 14th, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 169 cm (5’6.5″)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ISTP
Representative Animal: Quokka
Unit: 3RACHA
Han Facts:
– Born in Incheon, South Korea.
– He has one older brother.
– His nickname given by his members: Squirrel.
– He speaks English.
– His hobby is to eat cheesecake while watching a movie.
– Han’s favorite color is red.
– His special ability is a voice impression of Doraemon.
– Han has trypophobia (a fear of clusters of small holes).
– He is a fan of Joo Woojae.
– If he wasn’t in Stray Kids, he would be a producer.
“This too, shall pass.”
Stage Name: Felix
Birth Name: Felix Lee
Position: Dancer, Rapper, Vocalist
Birthday: September 15th, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ESFJ
Representative Animal: Chick
Unit: Dance Racha
Felix Facts:
– His parents are Korean, but he was born in Seven Hills, a suburb of Sydney, Australia.
– He has an older sister (Rachel/Jisue Lee) and a younger sister (Olivia Lee).
– His nicknames given his members: Bbijikseu, Bbajikseu, Bbujikseu, and Jikseu.
– Hobbies: Listening to music, dancing, shopping , traveling, and beatboxing.
– He’s close friends with ENHYPEN‘s Jake.
– If he wasn’t in Stray Kids, he would be a songwriter.
– On August 22, 2023, it was revealed that Felix is the newest House Ambassador for Louis Vuitton. Felix made his runway debut in March 2024 at the Paris Louis Vuitton FW24 show.
“Just a little braver”
Stage Name: Seungmin
Birth Name: Kim Seung Min
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: September 22nd, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISFJ
Representative Animal: Dog Unit: Vocal Racha
Seungmin Facts:
– Seungmin was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He has one older sister.
– He graduated from Cheongdam High School.
– His nickname given by his members: Snail; his nickname given by fans: Sunshine.
– He thinks his most charming point is his chubby left cheek.
– His favorite season is autumn.
– His favorite food is eggs.
– He is the cleanest member.
– If he wasn’t in Stray Kids, he would be a photographer or a prosecutor.
– He is friends with AB6IX‘ Daehwi since high school.
“Today you spent in vain is the day as tomorrow someone who passed away really wants to live thought.”
Stage Name: I.N
Birth Name: Yang Jeong In
Position: Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: February 8th, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 172 cm (5’7.5″)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFJ
Representative Animal: Fennec Fox
Unit: Vocal Racha
I.N Facts:
– He was born in Busan, South Korea.
– He has an older brother and a younger brother who is 12 years old, as of 2018.
– I.N. use to be a child model when he was seven.
– His nicknames given by his members: Desert Fox, Our Maknae, Spoon Worm Yang, Fiona and Bean Worm.
– His special ability is singing trot.
– I.N is a Catholic.
– He likes all foods besides beans. His favorite color is Hot Pink.
– If he wasn’t in Stray Kids, he would be a singer, or an elementary school teacher since he likes kids.
“Let’s have a good time!”
Sub Units
In the kpop industry there is a smaller group formed from a larger group. They have separate music releases and usually different concepts.
It also includes special units, project units, and units made up of label mates within the same agency.
In this case, the Stray Kids, has three subunits which are :
3Racha
It contains members: – Bang Chan (CB97), – Changbin (SPEARB), – Han (J.ONE).
3RACHA was a trio under JYP Entertainment who debuted before Stray Kids but now it’s a subunit.
They debuted early 2017. the trio who has been behind the creative process of Stray Kids’ music since their debut in 2018.
Sub Units
In the kpop industry there is a smaller group formed from a larger group. They have separate music releases and usually different concepts.
It also includes special units, project units, and units made up of label mates within the same agency.
In this case, the Stray Kids, has three subunits which are :
Dance Racha
It contains members: – Lee Know, – Hyunjin, – Felix.
Dance Racha is a subunit of the group Stray Kids which debuted on August 26th, 2018, in the self-choreographed dance video ‘[Stray Kids: SKZ-PLAYER].
They later preformed the song “Wow”, that was official released on September 14th, 2020.
Sub Units
In the kpop industry there is a smaller group formed from a larger group. They have separate music releases and usually different concepts.
It also includes special units, project units, and units made up of label mates within the same agency.
In this case, the Stray Kids, has three subunits which are :
Vocal Racha
It contains members: – Seungmin, – I.N.
Vocal Racha is a subunit of the group Stray Kids which debuted September 2nd, 2018, with a cover of the song “Tomorrow, today” by the JJ Project in the video ‘[Stray Kids: SKZ-PLAYER]’. “My Universe” was official released on September 14th, 2020.
Discography
Hellevator
Release date: October 6, 2017
Mixtape
I Am NOT
Release date: August 6, 2018 3 1 4 2
Release date: January 8, 2018
Release date: March 25, 2018
I Am WHO?
I Am YOU
Release date: October 22, 2018
Release date: March 25, 2019
Release date: June 19, 2019
Release date: December 10, 2019
Clé 2: Yellow Wood
Clé 1: Miroh
Clé: Levanter
Discography
Release date: March 18, 2020
date: May 13, 2020
Release date: June 17, 2020
date: September 14, 2020
date: January 8, 2018
date: August 23, 2021
date: December 23, 2021
Discography
ODDINARY
Release Date: March 19, 2022
CIRCUS
Release Date: June 22, 2022
Maxident Release Date: October 7, 2022
Release Date: December 21, 2022
Release Date: February 22, 2023
Social Path
Date: September 6, 2023
Date: November 10, 2023
My Breath (ft.Charlie Puth)
Date: May 10, 2024
5 STAR
Release Date: June 2, 2023
Discography
“5-Star” is the third studio album by South Korean boy group Stray Kids. It was released on June 2, 2023, through JYP Entertainment and Republic Records. The album marks a significant milestone for the group, following their previous releases and continuing their distinctive musical style that blends various genres.
The album title, “5-Star,” reflects the group’s aspiration to be considered top-tier in the music industry, with “5-star” symbolizing excellence. The promotional materials and visual concepts for the album highlight themes of luxury, sophistication, and high quality.
“5-Star” encompasses a variety of musical styles, including hip-hop, EDM, and pop, showcasing the group’s versatility and experimentation with different sounds. The members of Stray Kids actively participated in the songwriting and production process, with the group’s leader, Bang Chan, being particularly involved.
“S-Class”: The title track, known for its dynamic beat and catchy chorus. “Item”: A high-energy song that combines electronic sounds with hip-hop elements. “Hall of Fame”: A powerful track that underscores the group’s journey and achievements.
The album received positive reviews from critics, praising Stray Kids for their innovative approach to music and their ability to seamlessly blend different genres. Commercially, “5-Star” performed well, topping various charts and achieving impressive sales figures shortly after its release.
“5-Star” further solidified Stray Kids’ position in the global music scene, earning them accolades and expanding their fanbase internationally. The album’s success is seen as a testament to the group’s hard work, talent, and dedication to pushing musical boundaries.
Awards Asia Artist Awards
WON in Rookie of the Year 2018
2019
WON in Groove Award
WON in Star15 Popularity Award
2020
WON in Best Music Video Award
2021
WON in Performance of the Year
2022
WON in Album of the Year
WON in Best Choice Award
2023
WON in Stage of the Year
WON in Fabulous Award
Awards Mama
WON in Best New Male Artist
WON in Worldwide Fans’ Choice
WON
Awards Seoul Music Awards
