Stray Kids is receiving the spotlight from local media with their successful North American stadium tour.

Starting with their performance at Seattle's T-Mobile Park on May 24, which sold out with over 41,000 seats, Stray Kids is conducting a large-scale stadium tour across 10 locations in North America, totaling 13 shows. After entering San Francisco's Oracle Park on the 28th as the "first K-Pop boy group," they held two performances at the renowned SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on the 31st and June 1st, meeting with fans.

Despite being in the early stages of the North American tour, which runs until the end of June, Stray Kids is generating daily buzz in the U.S., showcasing their status as a "global top artist." Notably, following their first solo concert in San Francisco, major U.S. broadcasters ABC and CBS, along with prominent California newspapers, have focused their attention on the event.

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ABC and CBS sent reporters to Oracle Park, where Stray Kids performed, vividly capturing the atmosphere as tens of thousands of fans gathered. They conducted interviews with fans and local merchants, highlighting key points about Stray Kids' concert, which, despite being held on a Wednesday evening, boasted an unprecedented crowd and excitement. The area around the venue was filled with fans adorned with various Stray Kids merchandise from early morning. Fans from across the country, including Oakland, Utah, and Sacramento, lined up to purchase tour goods and shared in a festive atmosphere.

On that day, a store called 'BAR VIA' located across from Oracle Park operated as a surprise pop-up store for merchandise, with fans arriving even before the product display was completed, creating a spectacle. The store manager and merchants expressed their delight and anticipation, stating, "Large-scale K-Pop concerts like ' ' will have a positive impact on the local vibrancy and economy."

Prominent California newspapers such as the San Francisco Chronicle, The San Francisco Standard, and The Mercury News published detailed review articles capturing fan reactions, concert structure, and setlists, demonstrating high interest. The San Francisco Chronicle noted, "Stray Kids made their first appearance in San Francisco as part of the ' ' tour, transforming Oracle Park into a K-Pop wonderland. The diverse setlist, blending rap, hard rock, and pop ballads, thrilled the audience. It was a visual feast with fireworks, lasers, and beautiful video backgrounds, showcasing why Stray Kids is one of the most influential K-Pop artists."

Meanwhile, Stray Kids will hold grand solo concerts at major stadiums across North America, including Arlington's Globe Life Field on June 6-7, Atlanta's Truist Park on the 10th, Orlando's Camping World Stadium on the 14th, New York's Citi Field on June 18-19, Washington D.C.'s Nationals Park on the 23rd, Chicago's Wrigley Field on the 26th, and Toronto's Rogers Stadium on the 29th, igniting fans' passion.

[Geum Bitna, MK Sports Reporter]