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Stray Kids Announces 'RUN IT' Pre-Release Single, 'THIS & THAT' Album & World Tour

Stray Kids Announces 'RUN IT' Pre-Release Single, 'THIS & THAT' Album & World Tour

Stray Kids is officially back on the calendar. On June 22 KST, the group's official X account dropped a music video teaser for their upcoming pre-release single "RUN IT" and announced a full comeback timeline. The single lands June 24 at 1 PM KST / 12 AM ET, followed by their new full-length album "THIS & THAT" on August 7 at 1 PM KST / 12 AM ET.

What We Know About 'RUN IT' and 'THIS & THAT'

The teaser, released on Stray Kids' official YouTube channel, features the members appearing as vanguards — a visual direction that's already got STAYs talking. "THIS & THAT" will mark the group's first full album of 2026 and their first release since the "Do It" mixtape dropped in November 2025. The official announcement framed the pre-release single as a high-energy lead-in to the larger project, and the teaser footage makes it clear the group is bringing serious momentum into this era.

The 'RUN IT' World Tour Is On

Alongside the comeback news, Stray Kids confirmed a brand-new world tour also titled RUN IT. The official announcement teased that full tour details were coming soon, and Part 1 dates were revealed the following day. The tour kicks off in Seoul with five nights at KSPO Dome, before heading to Japan for performances at MUFG Stadium and additional dome venues. The tour is described as a continuation of the group's previous world tour run, with more stops expected to be announced for later legs. further international destinations are set to follow the Japan leg as Part 1 expands.

STAYs, your summer just got a whole lot busier. Keep an eye on Stray Kids' official channels for ticket and additional tour date announcements as they drop.

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