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Stray Kids (SKZ) is an influential South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment, uniquely notable for its leader, Bang Chan, personally selecting each of the current eight members. The group distinguishes itself through extensive self-production, with members—especially the 3Racha unit (Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han)—heavily involved in songwriting since their unofficial debut EP Mixtape in January 2018 and official debut EP I Am Not in March 2018.
After achieving their first platinum-certified album with Go Live in 2020 and a successful Japanese debut, Stray Kids saw their second studio album, Noeasy (2021), become their first million-seller. Since signing with Republic Records in 2022, the group made history with eight consecutive releases, including Oddinary, Maxident, and 5-Star (2023), debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200. Their 2023 album 5-Star achieved five million sales in Korea, contributing to their total of over 31 million albums sold by December 2024, solidifying their global impact and earning recognition from Time magazine in 2023.