Stray Kids Reveal ‘KARMA’ Comeback Timeline — A Summer of Surprises
Get ready, STAY — Stray Kids is coming back big. On August 22, the group will release their 4th full-length album “KARMA”, and they’re kicking off the countdown with a stacked pre-release event called “2025 STAYweeK.”
From concept trailers to behind-the-scenes stories, this is more than an album drop — it’s a celebration of the fandom.
📅 The Comeback Schedule: STAYweeK + Teasers Galore
Stray Kids unveiled their official comeback calendar on July 25 via SNS. Styled like a championship league fixture list, the sporty blue design included logos mimicking team emblems — hinting at a competitive, dynamic concept ahead.
Here’s what’s coming:
- July 26 – August 1: 7-day “2025 STAYweeK”
- July 29 onward: Image teasers, MV snippets, and more
- August 1: A mysterious teaser video drop
- August 22: Full album release globally at 1PM KST / 12AM EST
🧡 What’s in STAYweeK? Content Heaven.
To celebrate 7 years of STAY, the group is spoiling fans with premium content:
- 🎤 SKZ 5’O CLOCK – Fan meeting celebration
- 🎬 Behind-the-scenes specials
- 🗣️ 2 KIDS ROOM – Honest convos in member pairs
- 📹 2025 ^ㅅ^ 슼소슼 – Classic SKZ-style introductions
- 🎥 SKZ LOG & SKZ-TALKER GO! – Vlogs and more
This immersive fan week experience builds anticipation and deepens their emotional bond with STAY worldwide.
🌍 Global Hype for ‘KARMA’ Trailer
The official trailer for “KARMA”, released on July 25, instantly soared to the top of YouTube’s trending charts across 78 regions, including the U.S., U.K., France, Japan, and of course, South Korea.
The video also topped YouTube Music Video Trending Worldwide, reaffirming the group’s massive global reach and anticipation surrounding their first full-length album since 2023’s ★★★★★ (5-STAR).
🎤 Currently Touring Europe’s Largest Stadiums
While fans gear up for the comeback, Stray Kids is lighting up stadiums across Europe as part of their “dominATE” world tour.
Upcoming shows include:
- July 26–27: Paris (Stade de France)
- July 30: Rome (Stadio Olimpico)
With sold-out shows in Amsterdam already behind them, ‘KARMA’ promises to land amid peak tour hype.
Article Source: Seon Mi-kyung, “스트레이 키즈, 정규 4집 컴백 풍성한 콘텐츠로 온다,” OSEN, July 26, 2025.
Alt text: Stray Kids at The Fact Music Awards red carpet in 2019.
Caption: Stray Kids at The Fact Music Awards (2019), image for fan reference only.
Image Source: Image via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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