Stray Kids Make K-pop History as First 4th-Gen Group to Headline SoFi Stadium

Jun 03, 2025

Stray Kids Make K-pop History as First 4th-Gen Group to Headline SoFi Stadium
photo courtesy of JYP Entertainment



Stray Kids held a solo concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in the U.S. for the first time in a K-pop 4th generation group and demonstrated its unrivaled global presence.

Stray Kids held solo performances on May 31 and June 1 (local time) at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles as part of the World Tour 'Stray Kids World Tour '. It was originally scheduled to hold one performance on May 31, but thanks to the enthusiastic support, it added a performance on June 1 and met with fans twice in total.

Stray Kids Make K-pop History as First 4th-Gen Group to Headline SoFi Stadium
photo courtesy of JYP Entertainment
SoFi Stadium is previously visited by leading stars such as The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, BTS and Twice, and is considered the most representative high-end stadium in the world. It is currently used as the home stadium of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL), and will also be used as the opening and closing venue for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.




At SoFi Stadium, which boasts an overwhelming sense of scale, with a round-shaped super-sized screen on the ceiling, Stray Kids held a parade of 30 hits that received worldwide love, from their debut song 'District 9'(District 9) to their latest song 'GIANT (Korean Ver.)'(Giant (Korean version)). In the audience, filled with passion and joy, there were chants and loud shouts.

Stray Kids Make K-pop History as First 4th-Gen Group to Headline SoFi Stadium
photo courtesy of JYP Entertainment
Stray Kids, who entered their first North American stadium venue in March 2023 with their second world tour 'Stray Kids 2nd World Tour 'MANIAC'('MANIAC'MANIAC'('MANIAC') encore concert at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, held a grand solo performance at SoFi Stadium, which has more than tripled its capacity in about two years, boasting explosive growth and popularity.

The eight members are "Thank you to all STAYs for coming today. We are very happy to return the happiness and love you gave us. It's all thanks to you that this moment is possible. Through this tour, I feel even more grateful"He meant it.




After a successful Los Angeles performance, Stray Kids will continue their tour at Globe Life Field in Arlington on June 6 and 7. 55 performances in 34 regions around the world '' will continue to Rome on July 30, and Stray Kids is expected to draw a total of 2.2 million spectators and set a new record for a single tour basis 'K-pop's largest audience'.

Stray Kids Make K-pop History as First 4th-Gen Group to Headline SoFi Stadium
photo courtesy of JYP Entertainment







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