K-pop sensation Stray Kids is currently experiencing an eventful tour in Latin America, yet recent activities have raised serious concerns regarding their privacy and safety. This issue was highlighted when a TikTok user by the handle @la_duskka circulated videos depicting the group’s interactions with fans outside their hotel.
On March 28, 2025, the group performed in Santiago, Chile, as part of their dominATE world tour. Videos on social media depicted large crowds gathering outside the hotel where the members were staying, with fans chanting lyrics from their hit song “My Pace”into the night. One particular video appeared to show a group member on the hotel balcony while fans eagerly awaited below, sparking outrage among netizens over the apparent invasion of privacy.
In the wake of these incidents, fans swiftly expressed their concern about the privacy breach and demanded that JYP Entertainment, the agency representing Stray Kids, take steps to ensure the idols’ safety. One fan voiced their alarm, stating:
“The situation’s serious and skz now can’t even rest at their hotel: it’s pure stalking. JYPE, please, protect your artists and take care of their safety JYPE PROTECT STRAY KIDS”
Other fans echoed these sentiments, cautioning against the behavior that they considered disrespectful. One user emphasized the importance of respecting personal space:
“I just found out that some Stay Brazilians are stalking the boys by posting videos of them while they are enjoying the country. Please don’t do this, it’s very disrespectful. Respect their space and let the Stray Kids boys enjoy themselves peacefully.”
Additional comments from fans indicated a sense of frustration toward those defending the disruptive behavior. One individual remarked:
“And when I say everyone who’s outside the hotel & being a general disturbance to guests & has a ticket for Stray Kids concert should have their ticket revoked & not be allowed inside then I’ll be right. You SHOULDN’T be allowed inside after stalking skz + putting people at risk.”
Netizens continued to voice their outrage, highlighting the troubling nature of the crowd’s behavior. Various comments on social media pointed out the absurdity of ignoring personal boundaries:
“Do these stupid stays really think it’s okay to come in a huge crowd, set up a whole camp outside the hotel and stalk skz??? Are they dumb? Do they not understand what a personal life is?? God, what a shame.”
The backlash extended to those who attempted to justify the invasive behavior, emphasizing that no fan should feel entitled to stalk the idols simply because they were visiting a new country:
“Newsflash just because it’s the first time skz visited your country doesn’t give you the right to stalk them and share video of them simply trying to live life and exploring your country.”
As concerns circulated, some fans applauded those who courageously spoke out against the disturbing trend, acknowledging the difficulty of confronting their peers:
“I just wanted to give a special shout-out to Stay (especially LATAMStay) for calling out all the stalking. I understand how hard it can be to call out and stand up to your community. You are all very brave.”
Others suggested taking action by reporting the situation to local authorities to curb the intrusive behavior:
“Oh sh*t We got to get all the decent stays in Brazil to call the cops or at least go to the hotel to confront these stalkers.”
Highlighting Stray Kids’ dominATE World Tour and Emerging Privacy Concerns
Stray Kids embarked on their dominATE world tour to promote their mini-album, released in July 2024. This tour is part of a broader celebration, coinciding with their new project, Mixtape: dominATE, which was launched on March 12, 2025. The mixtape featured an assortment of new tracks such as “GIANT,””Burnin’ Tires,”and “Escape,”showcasing collaborations amongst group members.
The Latin American performances brought fresh solo acts from members Han, Hyunjin, Lee Know, Seungmin, and Changbin, expanded to a staggering 30-song setlist that included both beloved classics and newer releases.
A glimpse into the updated setlist reveals powerful tracks such as:
- MOUNTAINS
- Thunderous
- JJAM
- District 9
- Back Door
- HELLEVATOR + Easy + S-Class + Walkin on Water + Charmer + VENOM + Hall of Fame (Dance Medley)
- Chk Chk Boom
- DOMINO
- God’s Menu
- Truman
- Burnin’ Tires
- ESCAPE
- CINEMA
- GIANT
- Walkin’ on Water
- S-Class
- Lonely St.
- I am YOU
- Cover Me
- Topline
- Social Path
- LALALALA
- MEGAVERSE
- MANIAC
- I Like It
- Blind Spot
- Stray Kids
- Miroh
- Chk Chk Boom (Festival ver.)
- HAVEN
The Latin American leg of their tour will continue with additional performances, including stops in Rio de Janeiro on April 1, São Paulo on April 5, Lima on April 9, and Mexico City on April 12. Following this segment, Stray Kids will head to Japan for a series of concerts from May 10 to 18, before moving on to North America beginning May 24.
As they wrap up performances across continents, discussions about fan behavior and the necessity for enhanced security measures remain critical. Many advocates within the fan community are calling for better protections to ensure that idols can enjoy their tours without fear of harassment or privacy invasion.