Emotional Connection: Stray Kids’ Bangchan and Hyunjin Release “ESCAPE”
The recent unveiling of “ESCAPE,”a collaboration between Stray Kids’ Bangchan and Hyunjin, has stirred profound emotions among fans, especially knowing that it was recorded in Bangchan’s personal studio, affectionately named Channie’s Room. This revelation has evoked nostalgia as it closely resembles Chan’s Room, a beloved past segment that resonated deeply with the fan community.
Fond Memories of Chan’s Room
Chan’s Room was a cherished weekend live-streaming show on V Live, where Bangchan engaged with fans by reviewing current K-pop releases and imparting positive life advice. Unfortunately, Bangchan decided to discontinue this popular series in August 2023, leaving many fans heartbroken.
A Mix of Emotions Following the Studio Announcement
Fans expressed their disappointment over the abrupt ending of Chan’s Room, with some speculating that JYP Entertainment may have played a role in this decision. However, hearing about Channie’s Room rekindled memories of the beloved show, prompting fans to share their thoughts and feelings on social media.
“Every mention of this has me sobbing,”a fan said.
“CHANNIES ROOM… I always cry whenever I see this: (so proud of our hyunchan!!!!!!!”a fan added.
“Reading channie’s room written somewhere is like seeing your ex after a right place wrong time kind of break-up…” a user stated.
Hope for a Return
The sentiment for the return of Chan’s Room is palpable among fans, as many took to social media to express their wishes. They reminisced about the joy it brought and speculated about its revival.
“Can we bring back Chan’s Room and have a mixtape dominate listening party?”a fan commented.
“Why do I feel like Chan’s room will be back!?!?”another user pondered.
“It has been 677 days since last Channie’s room,”a netizen pointed out.
Reflections on Nostalgia
As the fanbase continues to process the emotional connection to Channie’s Room, numerous comments highlight their feelings about the change.
“Is this really what we have become…only seeing channie’s room in song credits?”a fan wrote.
“ISTG that studio is now officially called channie’s room,”another user added.
“Putting this out thinking I won’t tweak but I’m literally trying not to combust on the spot,”a netizen stated.
Latest Stray Kids Developments: Music, Tours, and Fashion
Stray Kids have made headlines with their latest music release, the mini-album titled Mixtape: dominATE. This album features five tracks, including “ESCAPE,”performed by the duo Bangchan and Hyunjin, alongside other unique combinations of the group’s members.
Tracklist of Mixtape: dominATE:
- GIANT (Korean Ver.)
- Burnin’ Tires (Changbin and I.N.)
- Truman (Han and Felix)
- ESCAPE (Bangchan and Hyunjin)
- CINEMA (Lee Know and Seungmin)
Currently, the group is on their world tour titled <dominATE>, which kicked off in August 2024. After successfully completing the Asian and Australian legs, they are preparing for the Latin American phase, starting in Santiago, Chile, on March 27, 2025, before concluding the tour in North America and Europe.
Bangchan’s Fashion Week Debut
In a notable appearance, Bangchan attended Milan Fashion Week, showcasing Fendi’s Fall/Winter 2025 coed collection. Earlier this year, he was appointed as a brand ambassador for Fendi, making this his first significant fashion week event.