Stray Kids will release their new studio album ‘KARMA’ on August 22.
JYP Entertainment announced the news of Stray Kids' new album release by posting the ‘Stray Kids “KARMA” Trailer’ on their official SNS channel at midnight on July 25. According to the announcement, they will make their first comeback of 2025 with their 4th studio album ‘KARMA’ on the 22nd of next month at 1 PM (midnight Eastern Time).
The released trailer takes viewers to the near future of 2081. As the ‘2081 KARMA SPORTS’ event, where champions who received coins can participate, is about to open, the champions of ‘KARMA SPORTS’ from 2074 to 2080—Hyunjin, I.N, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Seungmin, Han, Changbin, and Felix—ignite their strong will and desire for another victory. With a storyline intricately connected based on a new world view that redefines global festivals like the Olympics and World Cup in a Stray Kids style, and the item ‘KARMA Coin’, the futuristic visuals depicting a city in 2081 provide a strong sense of immersion, heightening curiosity and anticipation for the new album.
Stray Kids has made a significant mark in the global music market, breaking numerous records. Starting with the mini album ‘ODDINARY’ in 2022, followed by ‘MAXIDENT’, ‘★★★★★ (5-STAR)’, ‘樂-STAR’, ‘ATE’, and ‘合 (HOP)’, they have consecutively topped the Billboard 200 chart with six works, setting a record in the 69-year history of the chart.
Recently, they have been performing a total of 54 shows in 34 regions worldwide through their largest-ever world tour ‘Stray Kids World Tour
Stray Kids will present their 4th studio album ‘KARMA’, their first regular album in about two years since the release of their 3rd studio album ‘★★★★★ (5-STAR)’ in June 2023, further solidifying their position as ‘Global Top Artists’ and continuing their peak momentum. Stray Kids’ 4th studio album ‘KARMA’ is set to strongly resonate with your heart this summer, bringing a thrilling adrenaline rush to our sometimes dull and boring daily lives.
[Geum Bit-na, MK Sports Reporter]
