Fresh off the release of their fan-dedicated single “Stay”, dropped in March to celebrate their 8th anniversary, Stray Kids is already pushing forward into a new era. The track marked a softer, more reflective moment for the group, trading their usual explosive production for something more intimate, written by members Seungmin and Han as a thank-you to STAYs who have been there since the beginning.
After weeks of online speculation from fans (often called STAYs), Stray Kids has finally dropped their first official teaser for their next comeback. This cryptic teaser signals the beginning of what looks to be their next major release, following the massive success of ATE and their dominATE World Tour.
In the post shared on various social media accounts, the group announced that they will release a single, “RUN IT,” on June 24. It will be followed by an eight-track album titled THIS & THAT on August 7, as well as a new world tour by the name of RUN IT.
This announcement comes fresh off their Governors Ball performance, as well as their biggest tour yet this past year. This just proves the exponential growth the group is experiencing, and that it isn’t stopping there.
While details surrounding the single and full comeback remain under wraps, fans are already dissecting every frame of the teaser for clues. If Stray Kids’ recent track record says anything, this next chapter is likely to be bigger, louder, and more ambitious than ever.
With a new release on the horizon and tour dates still rolling out, 2026 is shaping up to be another defining year for Stray Kids.
