“Let’s really do this properly again”- Stray Kids’ Hyunjin reveals the heartfelt story behind the group’s contract renewal

Hyunjin of Stray Kids, along with bandmate Lee Know, recently opened up about the group's contract renewal during an interview with Korean dancer Aiki, which was uploaded to her YouTube channel on December 19. Hyunjin candidly shared that the contract renewal process earlier this year was a challenging period for all members, both as a group and on an individual level.

He described it as one of the most uncertain phases of their journey, marked by deliberation and reflection.

Despite the difficulties, the group ultimately decided to renew their contracts in July this year and continue their journey together. In the interview clip, Hyunjin revealed how the members reminded each other of everything they had achieved as a team. He also expressed their collective resolution with a heartfelt statement:

"Let’s really do this properly again."

This moment had fans admiring the bond the group shares and how they continue to work together.

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Hyunjin and Lee Know open up about Stray Kids' contract renewal decision

Aiki, aka Kang Hye-in, is a prominent Korean dancer and leader of the dance crew HOOK, which gained fame in 2021 on Mnet's Street Woman Fighter. Recently, Aiki hosted Stray Kids members Hyunjin and Lee Know on her YouTube channel for an interview. The trio delighted fans by sharing lighthearted moments, showcasing dance moves together, and discussing meaningful topics.

During the interview, the subject of Stray Kids' contract renewal with JYP Entertainment also came up, and Hyunjin shared insights into the challenges they faced leading up to the decision. Reflecting on the period, he revealed it was one of the group's most unstable times, not because of conflicts but due to the weight of the decision.

He explained that all eight members gathered to discuss their future and ultimately agreed on the renewal. The idol shared:

“Rather than fighting among the members [ahead of the contract renewal] I think that was the most unstable time for us. There's nothing we could do about that... All 8 of us got together and said, 'Isn’t it such a waste for us to let go after having come this far? Let's really do this properly again.'”

Stray Kids officially renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment on July 18, 2024, after six successful years as a group. Despite individual projects, advertisements, and endorsements, the members concluded that staying together was the best path forward. This decision highlighted their collective integrity and mutual commitment.

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Currently, Stray Kids is touring the world with their largest-ever concert tour, dominATE. Their next performance is scheduled for December 21, 2024, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Hence, the group members can be seen continually performing in front of the global crowd together.