“ATE” comes eight months after the release of Stray Kids’ eighth EP, “Rock-Star.” The EP topped the Billboard 200 albums chart upon its release, becoming the band’s fourth consecutive album to achieve that placement.

“Lalalala,” the lead track of “Rock-Star,” also landed No. 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles rankings, making Stray Kids the first fourth-generation K-pop boy band to land on the chart.

Stray Kids is a popular K-pop boy group formed by JYP Entertainment through the reality show of the same name. The group consists of 8 members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. They officially debuted on March 25, 2018.

Members

Bang Chan (born October 3, 1997) is the leader, producer, vocalist, dancer, and rapper of the group. He was born in Sydney, Australia, and is the first non-Korean member of a JYP Entertainment group.

Lee Know (born March 25, 1998) is the main dancer, lead rapper, and sub-vocalist. His real name is Lee Minho.

Changbin (born August 11, 1998) is the main rapper and sub-vocalist. He is part of the rap line and the producing unit 3RACHA along with Bang Chan and Han.

Hyunjin (born March 20, 1998) is the main dancer, lead rapper, sub-vocalist, and visual of the group.

Han (born September 14, 1998) is the main rapper, sub-vocalist, and producer. He is also part of 3RACHA.

Felix (born September 15, 1998) is the lead dancer, rapper, and sub-vocalist. He was born in Sydney, Australia, and is the second non-Korean member.

Seungmin (born September 22, 2000) is the main vocalist and lead dancer. He was born in Seoul, South Korea.

I.N (born February 8, 2001) is the main vocalist, lead dancer, and maknae (youngest) of the group. He was born in Busan, South Korea.

Career Highlights

Stray Kids achieved their first million-seller with their album ‘NOEASY’ in 2021. In 2022, their album ‘ODDINARY’ topped the Billboard 200 chart, making them the third K-pop group to achieve this feat. They continued their success by reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 again with ‘MAXIDENT’ in 2022 and ‘5-STAR’ in 2023, the latter also breaking the record for most pre-ordered K-pop album at the time.The group is known for their genuine energy and connection with fans during live performances. Members like Han and Changbin view their lyrics as a way to share their stories and emotions, creating a deep bond with listeners. Stray Kids are praised for their authenticity and involvement in the creative process of their music and shows.

Unique Facts About The Stray ?Kids

Here are some unique facts about each member of Stray Kids:

Bang Chan

  • He was born in Sydney, Australia and is the first non-Korean member of JYP Entertainment.
  • He auditioned for JYP with the song “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz.
  • He has double-jointed elbows.

Lee Know (Lee Minho)

  • He is ambidextrous (can use both hands equally well).
  • He was a backup dancer for BTS and appeared in their “Not Today” music video.
  • He was featured on National Geographic’s documentary about K-pop.
  • He can balance a toothpick on his eyelashes.

Changbin

  • He is part of the producing unit 3RACHA along with Bang Chan and Han.

Hyunjin

  • He nearly got abducted by a cult when he was younger.
  • He has a cat allergy and is scared of cats’ eyes.
  • He fought with almost every member except Seungmin during trainee days.

Han (Han Jisung)

  • He was almost eaten by a crocodile while in Malaysia.
  • He can write lyrics very quickly, in around 30 minutes.
  • He is part of the producing unit 3RACHA.

Felix

  • He was born in Sydney, Australia, like Bang Chan, and is the second non-Korean member.

Seungmin

  • He went to the same high school as Bang Chan, who was his senior.
  • He placed 2nd in JYP’s 13th open audition.
  • He was considered the leader of the ’00 line (born in 2000) members.

I.N (Yang Jeongin)

  • He nearly got abducted by a cult when he was younger, like Hyunjin.
  • His nicknames from members include “Desert Fox”, “Our Maknae”, “Spoon Worm Yang”, “Fiona” and “Bean Worm”.
  • His special ability is singing trot (a genre of Korean pop).
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