Stray Kids Is Offering a Global Gift For Stays For 8th Anniversary

For Stray Kids and their dedicated fandom, STAY, March 25 is more than just a date it is a symbol of a shared journey that began in 2018. To celebrate their 8th debut anniversary, the group is bypassing traditional flashy promotions to release a deeply personal digital single, “Star, Light (STAY)”

Anniversary Single and Fan Meeting

Stray Kids will officially release “Star, Light (STAY)” on March 25, 2026, at 1 PM KST (midnight Eastern Time). The digital single serves as a sincere “thank you” to fans for eight years of unwavering support. The members themselves took a hands-on approach to the project, directly participating in the creation of the cover art by designing stars that surround their signature compass symbol, the ‘NACHIMBONG’.

Following the release, the group will host their 6th official fan meeting, “STAY in Our Little House,” at the Incheon Inspire Arena. The event will span two weekends on March 28–29 and April 4–5 with the final shows of each week being streamed globally via the Beyond LIVE platform.

A Global Fan’s Guide

From a K-culture perspective, Stray Kids’ evolution from “self producing idols” to “Global Headliners” is a masterclass in organic growth. Their 2026 schedule is not limited to domestic celebrations; it is a global victory lap. Following their Seoul fan meetings, the group will head to the United States to headline the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York this June. They are also set to make history in September as the first K-pop act to headline the legendary Rock in Rio festival in Brazil.

What stands out about the “Star, Light (STAY)” release is the stability of the group’s identity. In an industry often criticized for rapid turnover, Stray Kids has maintained its core message of “staying together” while scaling to the world’s largest stages. This anniversary matters because it proves that a “fan first” strategy can sustain long term global longevity.