Stray Kids are building excitement with the reveal of a new song ahead of their comeback. On August 17, the group dropped a teaser video for "Half Time," a track from their 4th full-length album KARMA, through their official social media channels.
A Glimpse of the World Tour Energy
The teaser opens with the phrase "THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT'S COMING NEXT," followed by dynamic scenes from their recent dominATE world tour. Footage captures intimate moments with fans—from members cheering backstage to panoramic highlights of their performances—offering an emotional recap of their global journey.
Lyrics Filled with Determination
The clip also previews bold lyrics such as "I'M NOT GONNA STOP," closing with the line "A twist within a twist of the first half," reflecting the group's ambition to push forward with even greater momentum in the next chapter of their career.
Upcoming Album KARMA
Set for release on August 22, KARMA includes 11 tracks across diverse genres, led by the title song "CEREMONY." The album features songs like "Half Time," "Glitch Mode," "Creed," "Mess," "In My Head," "Phoenix," "Ghost," "0801," as well as festival and English versions of "CEREMONY."
Self-Producing Identity
The unveiling of "Half Time" is part of Stray Kids' "UNVEIL : TRACK" series, which previews album songs before official release. True to their reputation as a self-producing group, the members participated in the creative process for every track. Industry insiders noted, "Stray Kids are poised to once again dominate the global stage with music crafted entirely by themselves."
The new album KARMA will be released worldwide on August 22 at 1 p.m. KST (midnight EST).