Stray Kids is back with their fourth full-length album ‘KARMA’!
On August 22 at 1 PM KST (9:30 AM IST), the group made their much-anticipated return with the release of ‘KARMA.’ This marks their first studio album since the release of ‘5-STAR’ in 2023. The album title cleverly plays on the words ‘karma’ and ‘calmer,’ expressing the idea of calming bad karma with good karma.
Set in a futuristic world in the year 2081,’KARMA’ revolves around the concept of a high-stakes sports competition called ‘Karma Sports’ comparable to the Olympics or World Cup. Each member represents a former champion from previous years, all competing for the Karma Coin.
Stray Kids also dropped the music video for the title track, ‘CEREMONY’ which blends powerful trap EDM, high-energy beats, and intense choreography. The cinematic MV features an athletic theme and a surprise appearance by League of Legends star Faker.
Watch the official music video for ‘CEREMONY’ here:
‘KARMA’ features 11 tracks, ‘CEREMONY,’ ‘BLEEP,’ ‘CREED,’ ‘MESS,’ ‘In My Head,’ ‘Half Time,’ ‘Phoenix,’ ‘Ghost,’ ‘0801,’ along with the two alternate versions of the title track: ‘CEREMONY (Festival Version)’ and ‘CEREMONY (English Version).’ All tracks were written and co-composed by the group’s in-house production unit, 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Changbin, and HAN). Across all 11 songs, each track represents its own chapter in the group’s story.
With ‘KARMA,’ Stray Kids further cement their position as global K-pop icons, delivering a conceptually rich album packed with self-produced tracks, creative visuals, and a story that resonates with fans worldwide.
Written by: Ruchika Jinde
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