‘Dominate: Celebrate’ world tour wraps up in Korea, new album to drop Nov. 21
“Stray Kids everywhere, all over the world.”
The K-pop juggernaut’s catchphrase, from their debut song “District 9,” filled the sold-out Incheon Asiad Main Stadium as the clock struck 6:10 p.m. Holding red lightsticks, the group’s official color, fans roared, eager to see the eight members.
After performing 54 shows in 34 cities as part of their “Dominate: Celebrate” world tour, Stray Kids returned to Korea for encore shows, Saturday and Sunday evening.
“Are you ready? Put your hands up!” the group chanted in unison, welcoming fans to the long-awaited show.
Clad head to toe in white, Stray Kids signaled the start of their concert with “Mountains,” a side track in their 2024 mini album “Ate.” The night continued with “Thunderous,” a powerful hip-hop and trap-based track, and “Jjam,” another side track on “Ate.”
After the three songs, the group greeted Stays — their official fan club name. “Hi, Stays. The weather is nice, isn’t it? Well, welcome to our finale,” leader Bang Chan said with a beaming smile.
“Thanks to Stays’ love and support, we’ve come back healthy. Thank you so much,” I.N. added.
The show continued with the group’s mega-hits, including “District 9.” Like the lyrics that say “I’ll turn everything upside down,” the performance turned the stage into chaos in the best way possible. As Hyunjin blew a kiss to the cheering crowd during the performance of “Back Door,” a wave of screams filled the night.
The show upped the ante with the group’s unit stages.
Han and Felix took center stage, singing “Truman,” followed by Changbin and I.N., who performed “Burnin’ Tires.” Changbin hit the stage shirtless for the song, sending fans into a frenzy.
Bang Chan and Hyunjin lost themselves in the moment with fans during the performance of “Escape,” letting Stays break free from reality, just like the song says. The vocal line — Lee Know and Seungmin — serenaded fans with a mellow ballad song “Cinema.”
The night took a majestic turn as Stray Kids, sporting hanbok, delivered a thrilling mix of traditional Korean music and electrifying modern beats with “Walking On Water,” “God’s Menu” and “S-Class.”
Stray Kids brought “Ceremony” to the stage with Bang Chan leading the hype with his iconic “hip-hip” phrase. The swag carried into “Half Time,” a high-energy anthem that mixes hip-hop, trap, and pop.
The night continued in a mellow and fun mood with performances of “In My Head,” a soft R&B track,” “Topline (feat. Tiger JK),” the Korean version of “Social Path (feat. Lisa)” and “Maniac.”
“At the start of this tour, we said it would open a new chapter, and I’m so happy we could share that moment with Stays. We feel like we’ve grown even more, and we’re truly grateful to Stays for always cheering for us and standing by us,” Han said as the concert neared its end.
The show wrapped up with eight encore songs, including “Miroh,” “Stray Kids” and “I Like It.”
After the show, the group surprised fans with news of a new album. Titled “Skz It Tape ‘Do It’,” the mini album will hit music platforms Nov. 21.
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