Stray Kids Signals a Bold New Era With ‘KARMA’
Stray Kids is ready to flip the K-pop world upside down again! On August 22 at 1 PM KST, the global powerhouse will release their 4th full-length album, KARMA—marking their first studio comeback in over two years since 2023’s ★★★★★ (5-STAR).
To raise the hype, they’ve already dropped a cinematic trailer set in the year 2081, painting a thrilling near-future where the members compete in a dystopian tournament called “KARMA Sports.” Think cyberpunk, adrenaline, and Skz’s signature grit all rolled into one.
🔮 What We Know About ‘KARMA’
JYP Entertainment teased fans with a sleek concept video that blends sports-action aesthetics with futuristic storytelling. Stray Kids are seen blazing toward victory—metaphorically and literally—representing both their artistic ambition and message of perseverance.
If 5-STAR celebrated their cosmic scale, KARMA feels like a plunge into a digital battlefield where every move counts. And from the trailer alone? STAYs are already screaming: “Album of the Year contender!”
🌍 Wrapping Up a Record-Breaking World Tour
Before returning to the studio spotlight, Stray Kids is closing out their massive 34-city ‘dominATE’ world tour. The grand finale? Rome, Italy, on July 30—where fans across four continents have witnessed the group’s unstoppable evolution.
💬 Fans Are Buzzing:
“Skz going sci-fi athlete mode?? TAKE MY MONEY.”
“Karma concept = pure GENIUS. No one does it like Stray Kids.”
“That trailer just gave me goosebumps. 2081 is OUR year, STAY!”
🎯 What’s Next?
As the countdown begins to KARMA, fans are on high alert for teaser photos, tracklists, and possible title track hints. One thing’s for sure: Stray Kids is not just coming back—they’re rewriting the rulebook.
Article Source: Choi Joo-sung, “스트레이 키즈, 내달 정규 4집 ‘카르마’…2081년 배경 영상 공개,” Yonhap News, July 25, 2025.
Alt Text: Stray Kids attending The Fact Music Awards in 2019.
Caption: Stray Kids at The Fact Music Awards 2019, showcasing their red carpet charisma.
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