Stray Kids officially released their new album, SKZ IT TAPE ‘DO IT,’ on Nov. 21, featuring double title tracks, “Do It” and “DIVINE.” This release has not only captivated fans but has also secured a massive milestone. The JYP group just claimed their eighth No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with the album! Furthermore, this triumph follows a phenomenal win as Stray Kids took home the 2025 VISA ALBUM OF THE YEAR (Daesang) and a spot in the FAN’S CHOICE MALE TOP 10 at the 2025 MAMA Awards.
These monumental successes perfectly capture the group’s hottest and most definitive moment right now, solidifying why STAYs (Stray Kids’ fandom) worldwide recognize them as the “It Group.” This album is a declaration echoing the confident statement, “This is it!”
Capturing the ‘It’ Moment
The SKZ IT TAPE series acts as a musical display of the current, undeniable mood of Stray Kids. “Do It” specifically serves as the album’s curtain-raiser, delivering a powerful message: act boldly with confidence right now. This idea is a core belief for Stray Kids. They live by it, fiercely enjoying the present to create their own unique ‘IT.’
This album showcases five tracks: double title songs “Do It” and “DIVINE,” followed by “Holiday,” “Photobook,” and “Do It (Festival Version).” Once again, the group’s in-house production team, 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Changbin and HAN), participated in creating every track, painting a vivid picture within their vast musical landscape.
Double Title Tracks Bring the Heat
The title track, “Do It,” is a pop song built on a reggaeton beat. It blends a cool attitude with intense energy, anchored by a catchy main riff. The members intended this track to send a positive message: trust your instincts and boldly go for it in this very moment without hesitation. To celebrate its release, the first title track also received a dance-focused, cinematic music video.
The second title track, “DIVINE,” is a boom-bap hip-hop track with a fun and refreshing twist. It features an unconventional arrangement that contrasts a melodic topline with powerful chants. Stray Kids wanted to convey their own energetic sense of freedom, like modern-day sinseon (immortals), enjoying everything and breaking free from the world’s conventions.
Deeper Cuts for Every Listener
Beyond the title tracks, the album offers diverse sounds. “Holiday” starts with a gentle, warm melody before shifting to a lively two-step rhythm and an intriguing topline. The song is meant to offer a brief rest for anyone tired from a busy schedule, helping them forget their fatigue.
Finally, “Photobook” is a rock ballad. Its emotional vocals blend with a calm piano melody before the feeling swells, released through a full band sound. The lyrics are a heartfelt promise of forever, reminiscing over shared memories like turning the pages of a photo album. The members’ genuine feelings are deeply embedded in the promise, “I love you. I send my greetings to you beyond eternity.”
Seven Years of Global Domination
Stray Kids has established an exclusive musical world. They personally created every album, from their debut EP ‘I am NOT’ to their latest full-length album, ‘KARMA.’ Their self-produced songs have left an indelible mark on listeners globally, branded with the special seal of SKZ.
Over the past seven years, Stray Kids consistently pursued diverse musical experiments, leading them to their current status as a ‘Global Top Artist.’
- Billboard’s Reign: They achieved their first entry and immediate No. 1 on the US Billboard main album chart, Billboard 200. They became the first act in the chart’s 70-year history to enter at No. 1 for the seventh consecutive time. Now, they claim their eighth No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with their latest album, ‘DO IT.’
- Historic Tour: They completed their massive Stray Kids World Tour < dominATE >, encompassing 56 shows across 35 regions worldwide.
- Triple Million Status: Their fourth full album, ‘KARMA,’ was released in August. It achieved ‘Triple Million Selling’ for first-week sales. This ranked them No. 1 for K-pop album first-week sales in 2025. It also sold over 400,000 physical albums in the US, making it the top-selling album of 2025 (accumulated from Jan. 3 to Sept. 25, 2025).
- Chart Milestones: The title track “CEREMONY” from their album ‘KARMA’ also entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 52, marking their fourth time on the chart. It also debuted at No. 27 on Spotify’s global chart, Top 50. “CEREMONY” remained ranked for six days, making Stray Kids the longest-charting K-pop boy group on that chart this year.
- Continued Growth: Stray Kids’ official YouTube channel subscribers surpassed 20 million, and their official TikTok followers exceeded 30 million. They now hold 17 music videos with over 100 million views, continuously setting new records for a K-pop fourth-generation boy group. Recently, members HAN, Felix, Seungmin and I.N also showcased their presence in the drama OST scene by singing theme songs for domestic dramas.
Setting the Stage for the New Era
Stray Kids successfully concluded their Stray Kids World Tour < dominATE : celebrATE > in October, marking the end of one record-breaking chapter. In fact, Stray Kids has been running a distance equivalent to seven times around the globe. Yet they show absolutely no signs of stopping. They are kicking off a powerful charge that will run non-stop until the end of 2025 with ‘DO IT.’ This new album and its double title tracks perfectly embody the group’s unwavering spirit and drive that have secured the MAMA Daesang and their 8th Billboard No. 1. Their motto remains clear: “If we say we’ll do it, we do it.”
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