On March 10, 2025, JYP Entertainment made an exciting announcement revealing that Stray Kids would be dropping their new digital single titled Mixtape: dominATE. This will mark the group’s inaugural release for the year, scheduled for March 21, 2025, at 1 PM KST.
This upcoming single is part of Stray Kids’ ongoing Mixtape series, which started in 2018 and has included titles such as Mixtape: Gone Days, Mixtape: On Track, and Mixtape: OH. This series allows the group to explore diverse musical styles and share fresh sounds with their audience.
Fans reacted enthusiastically to the announcement, expressing their joy and surprise across social media platforms. Many were quick to highlight the swift timeline until the release, with one fan remarking on the anticipation surrounding the single.
“Less than 2 weeks?! Can’t wait for Mixtape: dominAte!”commented a fan on X.
This sentiment was echoed by numerous fans who conveyed a mix of excitement and disbelief regarding the single’s impending release.
“Wow, I can’t believe ‘Mixtape: dominATE‘ is dropping on March 21st! Stray Kids never fails to amaze us!” reacted another fan.
“I follow the right people, only see hype and support for the release. Love my side of Stayville. Thank you for always working hard for WeZ!”remarked another fan.
Some fans began to speculate about the content of Mixtape: dominATE, offering their insights and theories regarding the single.
“This mixtape is being treated like a comeback by the company. Logo change, announcement, and a two-week lead-up make it feel special,” wrote another fan.
“Perhaps we are getting more than one sub-unit! The dominATE part makes me think we might have songs tailored for this tour.”wondered another fan.
Further supportive remarks from the fandom illustrate the deep emotional connection fans have with Stray Kids:
“Loving Stray Kids isn’t just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape,”another fan wrote.
“This is my first mixtape release as a Stay. I missed Mixtape: Timeout by three months. I’m excited to relive these moments,”reacted another fan.
Exploring Stray Kids and Their Latest Mixtape, HOP
Stray Kids is an energetic eight-member boyband formed by JYP Entertainment, comprising Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. What sets Stray Kids apart is their active role in music production; the core team known as 3Racha, which includes Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han, plays a crucial part in creating their tracks.
Their first mixtape, HOP, was released on December 13, 2024, showcasing a distinctive blend of genres and featuring a collaboration with Canadian-Korean rapper Tablo. The album resonated well, achieving an impressive sales figure of 1.42 million copies on its first day and debuting at No. 1 on the Circle Album Chart with nearly 2 million copies sold. Additionally, it received a double million certification from the Korea Music Content Association on February 6, 2025, and made waves on Japan’s Oricon Album Chart and the US Billboard 200.
In other exciting news, Stray Kids are set to resume their highly anticipated world tour, titled dominATE. The tour will kick off in Chile on March 28, 2025, and will culminate in Rome, Italy, on July 30, 2025.