The wait is nearly over. Global K-pop sensation Stray Kids is gearing up to release their highly anticipated 4th full-length album ‘KARMA’ on August 22, 2025, with the dynamic title track ‘CEREMONY’ leading the charge.
Following the success of their dominATE world tour, which wrapped up in July, the group has reignited fan excitement through a series of bold teasers, most recently unveiling two teaser videos for ‘CEREMONY’—one on August 15 and the latest on the 19th. These high-energy clips introduce the fictional KARMA SPORTS, a thematic centerpiece for the comeback, showcasing each member’s charisma and performance flair.
The second teaser begins with Hyunjin’s striking hairstyle etched in a scratched logo, flashing Stray Kids’ yin-yang symbol—setting the stage for a futuristic, high-stakes arena. Powerful lighting, vivid styling, intense choreography, and sci-fi CG elevate the performance, culminating in the group chanting “CEREMONY” as if to spark a championship match.
The track’s lyrics, “Yeah we gon’ celebrate ’cause we got good Karma,” coupled with commanding stage presence and aggressive energy, signal what fans are calling the group’s most ambitious title track yet.
All 11 songs on ‘KARMA’ are co-produced by 3RACHA—Stray Kids’ in-house team consisting of Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han—emphasizing the group’s consistent commitment to self-producing excellence.
The tracklist includes:
- CEREMONY
- CREED
- 반전 (Half Time)
- 엉망 (MESS)
- In My Head
- Phoenix
- Ghost
- 0801
- 삐처리
- CEREMONY (Festival Version)
- CEREMONY (English Version)
The teaser video for track 6, ‘반전 (Half Time)’, released on August 17, highlights emotional moments from their dominATE tour, offering a cinematic halftime moment before launching into the album’s second half—hinting at themes of transformation, endurance, and resurgence.
- Album & Title Track: August 22, 2025
- Time: 1 PM KST / Midnight ET
- Available on global streaming platforms
With a global fanbase eager for new content, an unrelenting creative team behind the scenes, and a strong comeback narrative, Stray Kids’ KARMA is poised to be a defining moment in K-pop’s 2025 landscape.
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