Brace yourselves—Stray Kids are not just back, they’re launching a full-blown K-pop takeover called KARMA, and it’s coming in hot on August 22 at 1 PM KST / Midnight EST. This marks their first comeback of 2025, and let’s just say: subtlety is nowhere in sight.
The crown jewel of this chaos? The new title track “CEREMONY”, which sounds less like a song and more like a victory chant at a global stadium—because that’s basically what it is.
The full album, also called KARMA, is serving 11 brand-new tracks, all written and produced by the in-house genius trio 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Changbin, Han). Yes, that means every lyric, beat, and mic drop moment has their fingerprints all over it. If you’re a fan of their signature hard-hitting sound with enough edge to cut diamonds, this album is probably going to wreck your entire playlist.
Here’s what’s on the menu:
- CEREMONY (Title track)
- B-Cherry (삐처리)
- CREED
- In My Head
- MESS
- Half Time
- Phoenix
- Ghost
- 0801
- CEREMONY (Festival Version)
- CEREMONY (English Version)
Also, they didn’t just make one version of the title track—they made three. Because when Stray Kids decide to party, they party in multiple languages and formats.
The album aesthetic is built around a playful festival concept, with each track flaunting its own quirky typography and vibe. Translation: this isn’t just an album, it’s a visual and sonic rollercoaster—and everyone’s strapped in.
And let’s not forget: these guys are literally wrapping up their biggest world tour yet, closing out the European leg on July 30 in Rome. Because of course they are. When they said “world domination,” they meant it.
So what’s next? Global meltdowns. Fan theory spirals. A possible apocalypse triggered by “CEREMONY” choreo. And we’re not even mad.
STAYs, it’s officially KARMA season—and Stray Kids are making sure it hits in the loudest, wildest, most unforgettable way possible.
