Stray Kids Make a Stellar Comeback with ‘Hollow’ in Japan

Stray Kids’ Highly Anticipated Japanese Return

Stray Kids, garnering a massive global fanbase, have officially released their third Japanese mini-album, ‘Hollow’, today. This exciting release marks the group’s triumphant return since their last mini-album ‘CIRCUS’ in June 2022. Almost three years in the making, ‘Hollow’ is filled with original Japanese tracks that showcase Stray Kids’ growth as true artists.

The Power of 3RACHA

As a consistent highlight for Stray Kids, 3RACHA, consisting of members Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han, have again lent their impeccable production talents. The title track, ‘Hollow’, stands out as a poignant blend of intense synth leads, electric guitar riffs, and emotive piano touches. The track title ingeniously merges the English word ‘hollow’ and the Korean word ‘홀로’ meaning ‘alone’, emphasizing themes of emptiness and solitude.

– Title Tracks Included:

1. Hollow

2. Parade

3. Never Alone

4. just a little

5. 宿命 (Fate)

Global Success and Chart-Topping Achievements

Even before the official album release, Stray Kids performed ‘Hollow’ live during their epic debut stadium performances in Shizuoka this past May. Drawing in over 220,000 fans across four days, the stages were set ablaze by their artistry.

Ahead of the album’s release, the pre-release of ‘Hollow’ saw astonishing success. Dominating the Recochoku daily singles chart, AWA’s top 100, and even Japan’s iTunes, the album also topped charts in Mexico, Sweden, Poland, and more. The accompanying music video, which debuted on YouTube, garnered significant attention, ranking fourth in the United States and trending worldwide.

Special News About ‘Parade’

The album’s second track, ‘Parade’, has been selected as the theme for Japan’s upcoming horror film ‘Finding the Body THE LAST NIGHT’ set to release on September 5. Bringing a gritty hip-hop sound, ‘Parade’ promises to amplify the suspense and edge inherent to the movie’s narrative.

Bang Chan expressed his delight, “We’re thrilled that the music aligns so well with the film’s universe. Please show ‘Parade’ lots of love.”

Upcoming Appearances

Fans can catch Stray Kids’ spectacular performances on FujiTV’s music variety program ‘Weekly Nainai Music’ and hear insights on their new album on TBS’s ‘Yoruno Brunch’. Expect passion, energy, and more surprises as they continue to make waves.