JYP Entertainment
In a recent announcement by JYP Entertainment, South Korean powerhouse group Stray Kids is set to make a triumphant return with their eagerly awaited eighth album, "樂-Star (Rock-Star)," slated for release on November 10th. The eight-member boy band has been capturing global attention with their trailblazing music and compelling performances.
Following their sensational third full-length album "5-Star" released in June, which made waves by achieving a remarkable third consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and securing their first win at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in the "Best K-pop" category, Stray Kids is gearing up to break new ground in the K-pop scene.
"樂," pronounced "rock" in Korean, carries the dual meaning of joy and music in Chinese, symbolizing the essence of the group's forthcoming musical journey. This new release comes after a five-month hiatus, marking another significant milestone in their already illustrious career.
Stray Kids' previous album "5-Star" set unprecedented records in K-pop album sales, amassing an extraordinary 5.13 million pre-orders and achieving a record-breaking first-week sales of 4.61 million copies. The group, which made their debut under JYP Entertainment in March 2018, has rapidly risen to prominence, solidifying their position as one of the leading fourth-generation boy bands in the fiercely competitive K-pop industry.
Notably, Stray Kids became the third Korean artist to attain the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 with "Oddinary" in 2022. Their subsequent albums, "Maxident" and "5-Star," continued this success, establishing them as only the second K-pop group after BTS to consecutively place three albums at the top of the prestigious Billboard 200 albums chart.
Currently captivating audiences in Japan with their "5-Star Dome Tour 2023," a five-city concert series, Stray Kids is set to culminate the tour with a grand finale at the iconic Tokyo Dome on October 28th-29th. Fans and music enthusiasts alike eagerly await the release of "Rock-Star" at 2 p.m. on November 10th, as Stray Kids promises another musical spectacle that transcends borders and resonates with fans worldwide.
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