"WE ARE SEATED" — Fans frenzied as Stray Kids announces upcoming activities 'STEP OUT 2025' including two new albums, fanmeet, and more

Stray Kids, the South Korean boy band, has set the K-pop community abuzz with their recent "STEP OUT 2025" announcement. Unveiled on January 6, 2025, this roadmap outlined an ambitious slate of activities for the year, including two new album releases, an encore of their dominATE World Tour in Korea, their 5th fan meeting, and a special SKZOO collaboration.

The "STEP OUT 2025" video began by recapping some of Stray Kids' many achievements from 2024 before revealing a few of the group's plans for 2025. They will continue their world tour, which commenced in August 2024. The tour has seen them perform across Asia, Australia, Latin America, North America, and Europe, with the final show scheduled for July 27, 2025, in Saint-Denis, France.

In response to overwhelming demand, Stray Kids will hold additional encore performances in Korea. The group plans to release unique content tailored for their fanbase, STAY, offering deeper insights into their creative process and daily lives.

Celebrating their enduring bond with fans, the group will host their 5th official fan meeting. A new collaboration featuring SKZOO, the animated characters representing each member, is in the works, likely encompassing merchandise and digital content. Additionally, two new albums will be released in 2025.

The "STEP OUT 2025" announcement ignited excitement among fans worldwide. Social media platforms were abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming albums, fan meetings, and the continuation of the world tour. The promise of new music and interactive events had fans eagerly marking their calendars for the year ahead.

"TWO NEW ALBUMS. WE ARE SEATED," one fan wrote on X.

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Stray Kids' "STEP OUT 2025" outlines a year filled with creative endeavors and global engagements. Many fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their excitement.

"Did they basically fold skz code, skz player record, kids room and all that into "skz signature content"? Or is it something else? Also what do you mean skzoo collab??? I need info...now," commented a user.

"skzoo collaboration is so random but i'm here for it," wrote a fan.

"The "skz signature content" has me gagging cause they're like "nope were not setting anything in stone just in case". SKZ STILL GONNA ROCK 2025," added another fan.

However, some fans noted that this year's "STEP OUT 2025" seemed "rushed" and that the group doesn't seem to have a proper plan for it.

"I’m laughing at skz signature content plus the posting of the skz code google forms earlier… they do NAWT have a plan at all," commented a fan.

"This is taking me out because div1 have been scrambling to finish step out at the end of the year for years and they really said that's not happening this year," said another fan.

""Signature content" "skzoos collaboration"... this feels like they really dont have anything officially planned..." wrote a user.

Stray Kids dominATE World Tour success, venue dates, headlining 2024 Lollapalooza, and more

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Stray Kids' dominATE World Tour has been a monumental success, with sold-out performances in arenas and stadiums worldwide. The tour commenced on August 24, 2024, at Seoul's KSPO Dome and has included stops in major cities across multiple continents.

Notably, their concerts at Mexico City's Estadio GNP Seguros and Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium sold out rapidly, placing them alongside major international artists who have graced these venues. Their upcoming performance at SoFi Stadium marks them as only the third K-pop act to headline this venue, following BTS and TWICE.

In addition to their solo concerts, Stray Kids have headlined several prestigious music festivals in 2024:

I-Days Milano (July 12, 2024): Held at SNAI La Maura in Milan, Italy, Stray Kids performed as one of the headliners, delivering a dynamic set that captivated the international audience.
BST Hyde Park (July 14, 2024): As the first K-pop group to headline this iconic London festival, Stray Kids showcased their versatility and stage presence, earning praise from both fans and critics.
Lollapalooza Chicago (August 2, 2024): Their performance at this renowned U.S. festival further highlighted their global reach and ability to engage diverse audiences.

Furthermore, Stray Kids have announced additional dates for their dominATE World Tour, including 20 new stadium performances across Latin America, North America, Europe, and the UK.

This expansion marked their first full run of stadium dates and a long-awaited return following their second world tour, MANIAC, which successfully held 42 shows across 18 cities.

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Here are the dates of their upcoming concert shows from dominATE world tour:

JANUARY 2025

January 18 — Hong Kong, China, AsiaWorld-Arena
January 19 — Hong Kong, China, AsiaWorld-Arena

MARCH 2025

March 27 — Santiago, Chile, Estadio Bicentenario la Florida
March 28 — Santiago, Chile, Estadio Bicentenario la Florida

APRIL 2025

April 01 — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Estádio Nilton Santos
April 05 — Brazil, Estádio Morumbi
April 09 — Peru, Estadio San Marcos
April12 — Mexico City, Mexico, Estadio GNP Seguros

MAY 2025

May 24 — Washington, T-Mobile Park
May 28 — California, Oracle Park
May 31 — Los Angeles, California, SoFi Stadium

JUNE 2025

June 06 — Arlington, Texas, Globe Life Field
June 10 — Georgia, Truist Park
June 14 — Florida, Camping World Stadium
June 18 — New York, Citi Field
June 23 — Washington D.C., Nationals Park
June 26 — Illinois, Wrigley Field
June 29 — Toronto, Ontario, Rogers Stadium

JULY 2025

July 11 — Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Johan Cruijff Arena
July 15 —Germany, Deutsche Bank Park
July 18 — London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
July 19 — London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
July 22 — Madrid, Riyadh Air Metropolitano
July 26 — Paris, Stade de France
July 27 — Paris, Stade de France

In other news, Stray Kids won the 'Top Global K-pop Artist' at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.

Edited by Meghna