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Han's "back to life" Turns SKZ-PLAYER Into Stray Kids' Smartest 2026 Play
Han just kicked off Stray Kids' 2026 SKZ-PLAYER run, and the bigger story is how JYP is turning member-made solo songs into a live group campaign.

Bang Chan and Huh Yunjin Front FENDI's FW26 Pre-Collection
Bang Chan and Huh Yunjin front FENDI's Fall/Winter 2026 Pre-Collection, giving the luxury house a cross-fandom K-fashion moment with pre-orders live now and a worldwide boutique rollout set for May 7.

K-Pop Album Exports Hit $120 Million as US Overtakes Japan
K-pop album exports hit a record $120 million in Q1 2026, with the US overtaking Japan as the biggest market for physical releases.

Stray Kids Turn Seoul Into a Boarding Gate for the New SKZOO Pop-Up
Stray Kids opened their airport-themed SKZOO Seoul pop-up on April 24, turning Seongsu into a ticketed-feeling fandom destination before a wider global rollout.

BTS Lands Artist of the Year as 2026 AMAs Go Big on K-Pop
BTS leads a stacked 2026 AMAs K-pop field with an Artist of the Year nomination, while BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, aespa, TWICE, and more dominate the genre races.

Stray Kids' 'Do It' Hits 100 Million YouTube Views
Stray Kids' official 'Do It' music video has crossed 100 million YouTube views, extending the group's streak of major MV milestones in 2026.

Felix Took a Selfie With Samsung's Chairman. The Internet Lost It.
Felix posted a selfie with Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong at the Blue House state luncheon for French President Macron. Fans had one question: Was it shot on a Galaxy?

Felix and Gong cha Drop the Artist Felix Campaign
Gong cha Global and Felix launch the Artist Felix campaign, paralleling music creation with hyper-personalized bubble tea. An April limited-time matcha and taro drink drops next.

MODYSSEY Announces April Debut with 3RACHA-Produced Single Album
The seven-member group formed through Boys II Planet will release their debut single album on April 13, with Stray Kids production unit 3RACHA behind the title track.

Stray Kids Drop "Star, Light (STAY)" on Their 8th Debut Anniversary
Eight years after their debut, Stray Kids release a handcrafted anniversary digital single dedicated to STAY, with fan meetings at Incheon Inspire Arena already sold out.

K-Pop Is Selling Noodles Now. And Itβs Working.
aespa, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, BOYNEXTDOOR, and BTS Jin are now the faces of Koreaβs biggest food brands. Korean food exports hit $13.62 billion in 2025, and the K-pop ambassador strategy is the driving force.

K-Pop Swept the 40th Japan Gold Disc Awards. Here's Every Win.
Stray Kids took four awards, the most by any overseas act at this year's ceremony. Every top Asian rookie slot went K-pop. Here's the complete 40th Japan Gold Disc Awards breakdown.

Felix Named adidas Global Ambassador, First Campaign Drops March 26
Stray Kids member Felix is now a Global Icon and Ambassador for adidas Originals, holding both a luxury fashion house deal and a major sportswear deal simultaneously. First campaign launches March 26.

EJAE Is the Most-Streamed K-Pop Artist in America
Luminate data confirms EJAE posted 2.1 billion on-demand streams in the US in 2025, more than any other K-pop act. HUNTR/X, Stray Kids, and BTS round out the top ten.

Japanese Men Are Redefining Grooming With K-Beauty
Korea has overtaken France as Japan's top cosmetics supplier. The man behind the shift? Felix of Stray Kids, HERA's first-ever male global ambassador.

Stray Kids I.N's "The Little Things" Is the Comfort Ballad STAYs Needed
I.N drops a quiet, emotionally precise ballad as part of the SKZ-RECORD series, with Han on writing duties. Here is why it hits.

Stray Kids' Hyunjin Is GUESS's New Global Ambassador
Stray Kids' Hyunjin has been named GUESS Global Brand Ambassador, fronting the first worldwide GUESS JEANS Modern Heritage campaign. Announced March 6, 2026.

Felix and Jun Ji-hyun Named Honorary Ambassadors for France-Korea 140th Anniversary
The French Embassy in Korea has appointed Stray Kids' Felix and actress Jun Ji-hyun as honorary ambassadors to mark 140 years of France-Korea diplomatic relations.

Stray Kids Are Booked Solid for 2026: Fan Meeting, Concert Film, and a World Tour Incoming
Stray Kids enter 2026 fresh off a 56-show world tour with a concert film now in theaters, a new fan meeting confirmed for March and April, and a new album and world tour officially on the calendar.

Changbin of Stray Kids Named Autry's First Global Brand Ambassador
The Stray Kids rapper and producer becomes the first K-pop artist to front the Italian-American sneaker brand, anchoring Autry's spring 2026 campaign.

K-Pop's Front Row Takeover: Korean Idols Are Dominating Milan Fashion Week FW26
From Bang Chan at Fendi alongside Monica Bellucci to Karina at Prada and Yunho at Diesel, K-pop idols are dominating every major front row at Milan Fashion Week FW26.

K-Pop Owns the Album: How Korean Acts Conquered 70% of the World's Top 10
K-pop acts claimed seven of the top 10 spots on the IFPI Global Album Sales Chart for 2025. Stray Kids hit #2 globally, trailing only Taylor Swift. Here's what the numbers really mean for the music industry.