6 Facts Behind STRAY KIDS' Career Journey, 4th Generation Idol Group that Achieved Success Since Pre-Debut

Kapanlagi.com - STRAY KIDS adds to the long list of idol groups that immediately grab attention since their debut. This idol group under the guidance of JYP Entertainment officially debuted on March 25, 2018. Three years of hard work, STRAY KIDS is now starting to reap the success they have worked for.

Various remarkable achievements have been achieved by STRAY KIDS. One of them, and also the most recent one, in August 2021, this idol group consisting of Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N successfully entered the top chart of Billboard. It is no wonder that since their debut until now, STRAY KIDS' popularity continues to soar among K-Pop lovers.

As one of the rising groups, everything about STRAY KIDS is interesting to explore. Starting from facts to their inspiring career journey, which is always a topic of conversation sought by fans.

Yes, behind their popularity and success, STRAY KIDS have some unique and interesting facts to discuss. What are they? Let's find out in the following review.

1. Starting from a Reality Show Survival

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The first interesting fact about STRAY KIDS is related to their unique formation process. It all started from a reality show survival created by JYP Entertainment in 2017. In this show, Minho and Felix were initially eliminated, but they eventually returned because they were chosen to debut together with the other members of STRAY KIDS.

2. Previously Released a Pre-Debut Mini Album

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Before their debut on March 25, 2018, STRAY KIDS released a pre-debut mini album titled Mixtape on January 8, 2018. This mini album consists of 7 tracks.

From this pre-debut mini album, STRAY KIDS achieved tremendous success. The pre-debut mini album reached second position on the Gaon chart in Korea and the Billboard chart for the US World Albums category.

3. First Debut Instantly Trending

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The pre-debut mini album of STRAY KIDS has indeed become an extraordinary initial capital. From that pre-debut mini album, K-pop lovers started to become interested in STRAY KIDS. As a result, the moment of STRAY KIDS' debut became highly anticipated. Many were curious about the concept that STRAY KIDS would bring during their debut.

The curiosity of fans was then answered when STRAY KIDS finally debuted on March 25, 2018, by releasing an EP titled I Am Not. The moment of STRAY KIDS' debut immediately trended on social media. Not only that, STRAY KIDS also achieved tremendous success. STRAY KIDS managed to reach the 4th position on the Gaon Album Chart and the 5th position on the Billboard US World Album thanks to their debut album.

4. One Member Was Initially Missing

STRAY KIDS' journey in the music industry hasn't always been smooth. In 2019, STRAY KIDS had to lose one of their members named Woojin due to a certain case. Woojin's departure had an impact on STRAY KIDS' career. However, fortunately, now STRAY KIDS can rise and continue their success through various works they release.

5. Achieving Great Success Through the Album GO LIVE

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One of the proofs of STRAY KIDS' revival after losing Woojin is marked by the release of the album GO LIVE, with 'God's Menu' as its lead single. This album becomes STRAY KIDS' first full album release.

Just like their previous works, this album also brings great success to STRAY KIDS. In the first week, the album reached the first position on the Gaon chart. Additionally, this album also earned STRAY KIDS a platinum certification from Gaon.

6. Including the Influential Fourth Generation in the K-Pop Industry

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Slowly but surely, STRAY KIDS' popularity continues to skyrocket. This is also accompanied by the extraordinary quality of their work. According to koreaboo, STRAY KIDS' latest album NOEASY, which was released in August 2021, successfully reached the 5th position on the Billboard World Album chart. Through this achievement, this fourth-generation boy group has shown the extent of their influence in the K-Pop industry.

Well, those are among the 6 facts behind STRAY KIDS' career journey, one of the rising idol groups of the fourth generation. How about it, KLovers? Are you even more impressed and becoming fans of this idol group?

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