Stray Kids are gearing up for their next big musical chapter. The eight-member K-pop group under JYP Entertainment — consisting of Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N — officially announced their upcoming project, SKZ IT TAPE: “DO IT”, on Sunday (October 19), during the second night of their encore concert dominATE : celebrATE at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium. Here is everything you need to know.
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Release Details and Format
• Release Date: November 21, at 2:00 p.m. KST (12:00 a.m. ET)
• Pre-Save: Available now via Stray Kids’ official link
• Format: A “tape-style” digital project — continuing the group’s experimental line of releases such as SKZ-PLAYER and HOP TAPE
While JYP Entertainment has not confirmed the full structure, SKZ IT TAPE: DO IT is expected to center around Stray Kids’ signature fusion of hip-hop, EDM, and experimental sounds.
The Trailer: Dark, Cinematic, and Unnerving
The project was revealed through a cinematic horror-inspired trailer that premiered during the concert’s encore segment. Fans described the clip as “chilling” and “intense,” featuring glitch effects, distorted voices, and flashes of the members in shadowy, suspenseful settings.
The visuals hinted at psychological thriller elements, aligning with the group’s bold and theatrical storytelling style. The trailer closes with the powerful slogan “DO IT.”
You can watch the official trailer on YouTube:
Fan Reactions and Hype
Within minutes of the announcement, Stray Kids fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with their reactions. Comments praised the dark concept and production quality, with one fan writing, “this trailer is giving Edgar Allan Poe im so in love,” while another added, “This looks more like a horror movie trailer than music teaser.”
A New Chapter in Stray Kids’ Global Reign
SKZ IT TAPE: DO IT follows their successful new album KARMA, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in August with over 300,000 units sold. The album became the group’s seventh straight No 1 debut, following Oddinary (2022), Maxident (2022), 5-Star(2023), Rock-Star (2023), Ate (2024), and Hop (2024).
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