Stray Kids has made history as the first K-pop artist to grace the cover of Rolling Stone UK.
The influential British music magazine unveiled its cover featuring Stray Kids on Wednesday across its official website and social media channels.
The magazine hailed them as “versatile global stars,” making a significant splash as the first K-pop artist to appear on Rolling Stone UK’s cover. On the cover, members Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N are seen smiling brightly and embracing each other, highlighting their strong presence. The issue will delve into the close-knit bond and brotherhood among the eight members. Look for the cover photos and exclusive interview in Issue 19 of Rolling Stone UK.
Stray Kids released its mini-album ATE and the title track “Chk Chk Boom” in July. With their bold ambition to conquer the global music market, they debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart on August 3, marking an impressive fifth consecutive week at the top and solidifying its status in the industry.
Also, they were nominated for the Best K-Pop category at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards with its title track “LALALA” from last year’s mini-album Rock-Star. This nomination marks its third consecutive year in the category, underscoring its significant influence in the industry.
Stray Kids will kick off its new world tour, dominATE, with four solo concerts at the KSPO Dome (Olympic Gymnastics Arena) in Songpa-gu, Seoul, from August 24 to 25 and from August 31 to September 1.
Following its Seoul concerts, the tour will continue with performances in Singapore on September 28, Melbourne on October 19, Sydney on October 26, Kaohsiung on November 2, Tokyo on November 14 and 16-17, Manila on November 23, Macau on November 29-30, Osaka on December 5 and 7-8, Bangkok on December 14, Jakarta on December 21, and Hong Kong on January 18-19, 2025. Additional dates in Latin America, North America, and Europe will be announced soon.