Stray Kids are back with a bang! The globally loved K-pop powerhouse has officially released their fourth Korean-language studio album, Karma, on August 22, 2025, under JYP Entertainment and Republic Records. This marks their first full-length Korean studio album since 5-Star (2023) and follows their successful ninth Korean EP, Ate (2024). STRAY KIDS release Karma The album is already generating massive buzz, thanks to its futuristic theme set in the year 2081 and a visually striking narrative that ties into the Stray Kids’ unique lore. The concept revolves around a grand annual sports event called Karma Sports, reminiscent of the Olympics or the World Cup. Each of the eight members - Hyunjin, I.N, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Seungmin, Han, Changbin, and Felix - steps into the shoes of legendary champions from 2074 to 2080, donning bold leopard and zebra print outfits as they battle to reclaim their titles in the 2081 games. 3Racha, the group’s in-house production team, has once again played a key role in crafting this album, collaborating with DallasK, Jun2, Millionboy, and Versachoi to write and produce all tracks. Check out the tracklist is: BLEEP, CEREMONY, CREED, MESS, In My Head, Half Time, Phoenix, Ghost , 0801, CEREMONY (Festival Version), CEREMONY (English Version) STRAY KIDS drop Ceremony music video To celebrate the release, Stray Kids dropped the official Ceremony music video, which is already making waves online for its cutting-edge visuals featuring futuristic sports arenas and dynamic gameplay sequences starring each member. Adding a layer of surprise for fans, the video features a special cameo by FAKER, further fueling excitement across fandoms. Karma comes in an impressive 16 different versions – from limited editions to SKZoo (Nemo) and even three vinyls - making it a collector’s dream. Pre-orders and pre-saves began on July 25, and fans have been eagerly counting down the days ever since. With this ambitious release, Stray Kids are proving once again why they are at the forefront of K-pop’s global wave, blending music, visuals, and storytelling like no other. STAYs, are you ready to claim your Karma Coin and join them in the 2081 games?