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Stray Kids Release 'Karma' as 'Ceremony' Video Debuts With Faker Cameo

Industry attention now turns to first-week results that could extend the group's six-album Billboard 200 streak.

Karma: STRAY KIDS Release Fourth Korean Studio Album; Drop Ceremony Music Video With Futuristic Visuals, Cameo By FAKER
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K-pop boy group Stray Kids poses during a press conference at a Seoul hotel to mark the release of its fourth full-length album, "Karma," on Aug. 22, 2025. (Yonhap)
K-pop boy group Stray Kids poses during a press conference at a Seoul hotel to mark the release of its fourth full-length album, "Karma," on Aug. 22, 2025. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • The fourth full-length LP arrives with 11 tracks led by “Ceremony,” produced by the in-house unit 3RACHA.
  • The release centers on a futuristic sports world set around 2081, expanding the group's ongoing narrative concept.
  • TikTok launched a two-week global #Karma campaign featuring a dedicated hub, missions, rewards and exclusive profile frames.
  • At a Seoul press event, members described the album as the fruits of shared effort with fans after a 54-show, 34-city dominATE tour.
  • A Spotify STAYdium pop-up in Seoul runs Aug. 22–25 as the album rollout continues across platforms.