How to Get Into Stray Kids

Stray Kids is an eight-member self-producing boy group under JYP Entertainment. They debuted in 2018 and are known for their experimental, high-energy music produced by their subunit 3RACHA. Here is where to start.

Meet the Members

Bang Chan — Leader, producer. Australian-Korean. Hosts Chan's Room livestream.
Lee Know — Main dancer. Former BTS backup dancer.
Changbin — Main rapper, producer. Fast, aggressive rap style.
Hyunjin — Main dancer, visual. Expressive performer and artist.
Han — Main rapper, vocalist, producer. Versatile and emotional songwriter.
Felix — Lead dancer. Australian-Korean. Famous for his extremely deep voice.
Seungmin — Lead vocalist. Clean, stable vocal technique.
I.N — Vocalist, maknae. Youngest member with a cheerful personality.

5 Songs to Start With

God's Menu (2020) — The breakout hit. Intense, genre-bending, with iconic choreography.
MANIAC (2022) — Sleek, addictive track from their Billboard 200 #1 album ODDINARY.
S-Class (2023) — From their second Billboard 200 #1 album 5-STAR. Catchy and confident.
Thunderous (2021) — Korean traditional instruments meet hard-hitting hip-hop.
Back Door (2020) — Funky, bass-heavy track with a playful edge.

Essential Eras

God's Menu / IN LIFE (2020) — The era that made them mainstream. Defined their noise-music identity.
NOEASY (2021) — Multiple Daesangs won. Established as a top-tier group.
ODDINARY to 5-STAR (2022-2023) — Two consecutive Billboard 200 #1 albums. Global stadium tours.

FAQ

What Stray Kids song should I listen to first?

Start with God's Menu — it is their breakout hit and defines their intense, genre-blending sound.

Does Stray Kids produce their own music?

Yes. The subunit 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Changbin, Han) writes and produces most of their music. Stray Kids is one of K-pop's top self-producing groups.

How many members does Stray Kids have?

Stray Kids has 8 members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N.