Tonight, on May 10, Stray Kids released their new song ‘Lose My Breath,’ featuring Charlie Puth. This song is special because it’s the first time Stray Kids are teaming up with a Western artist. The song was created by Stray Kids’ Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han, also known as 3RACHA, who worked hard on both the music and the lyrics. Charlie Puth has previously collaborated with K-pop artists like BTS’ Jungkook and BABYMONSTER.
In a recent video on their official social media, Stray Kids teased their collaboration with Charlie Puth. They seemed excited about adding this new song to their music collection.
Their latest music video, ‘Lose My Breath,’ shows Stray Kids chasing after something mysterious while fireworks light up the sky. Even though Charlie Puth worked with them, he doesn’t appear in the video.
Working with Charlie Puth was like a dream come true for Stray Kids, especially for the members of 3RACHA who worked closely with him. They felt honored and couldn’t believe they got to work with someone they admired.
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Stray Kids’ ‘Lose My Breath’ Music Video: Mesmerizing Moments You Can’t Miss
In the music video, the Stray Kids members go about their daily routines but can’t resist dancing because they’re so in love. They’re ready to bring their energy to the pop scene this summer and make a big impact.
In the chorus of the song, Stray Kids sing about how they feel when their love interest walks in, saying it feels like their heart stops and they’re in shock. The song has a fast and energetic beat, adding some excitement to the pop music scene.
In the music video for ‘Lose My Breath,’ several mesmerizing moments caught the attention of fans. Felix’s angelic appearance captivated viewers, especially in his white fairy-like outfit. Fans demanded close-up shots to admire his visuals.
There’s a stunning close-up scene featuring all Stray Kids members singing the chorus, showcasing their spell-binding visuals. Changbin’s captivating vocals added to the enchanting atmosphere, highlighting his talent beyond rapping.
Fans were in awe of the concept, vocals, and direction of the music video, praising Han’s form and visuals. Seungmin’s standout moment during the dance break was beautifully choreographed.
Bang Chan’s striking appearance at the start of the video left fans breathless, while Lee Know’s solo dance mesmerized viewers worldwide. Hyunjin’s visuals and melodious vocals once again captured the hearts of fans.
Check out the music video:
Beginnings and Early Journey
Stray Kids is a South Korean boy band created by JYP Entertainment in 2017 through a reality show with the same name. Originally, the group had nine members, but now they have eight: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. One member, Woojin, left the group in October 2019 for personal reasons that were not revealed.
Their journey started with their pre-debut extended play (EP) called Mixtape in January 2018. They officially debuted on March 25 of the same year with the EP I Am Not. After that, they released two more EPs in the I Am series: I Am Who and I Am You. In 2019, they launched their Clé trilogy EPs: Clé 1: Miroh, Clé 2: Yellow Wood, and Clé: Levanter. Stray Kids’ first studio album, Go Live, came out in 2020 and became their first album to receive platinum certification from the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). Also in 2020, Stray Kids debuted in Japan with the compilation album SKZ2020 under Epic Records Japan.
Stray Kids’ Upcoming Releases and Event Highlights
In January, group shared their plans for 2024, which included releasing two albums, performing at pop-up shows, and going on a world tour. Recently, they were honored by making it onto the Gold House A100 list. This list recognizes them as one of the “100 Asian Pacific leaders who have most significantly impacted American culture and society in the last year. Bing Chen and Jeremy Tran, CEO and COO of Gold House, talked about this year’s A100 list. They said, “This year was special: Asian Pacific leaders had a record number of records broken while building a more inclusive tomorrow for all, particularly in new avenues like AI. Gold House is honored to celebrate so many new and established leaders who are committed to both equity and excellence.”
In April, boy band gave fans a taste of their upcoming Korean album with the release of ‘Lose My Breath,’ positioning it as a precursor to the full album expected to drop in the summer. This single marked their return to the music scene after a hiatus of around eight months.
Adding to the excitement, Stray Kids announced their first domestic comeback scheduled for July 19, This marks their first album release in about 8 months. Their last album was called ‘樂-STAR’ and came out in November last year.
.In a significant move, Stray Kids secured a spot as one of the headlining acts for this year’s Lollapalooza festival, set to take place in Grant Park, Chicago, from August 1 to 4. This marks a milestone for the group, as they become the second K-pop act, following Tomorrow X Together in 2023, to headline the prestigious event.
Stray Kids also posted a video on their official youtube channel, where they react to watching the “Lose My Breath” music video for the first time.
Stray Kids’ Billboard Chart History
Let’s look at Stray Kids’ history on the Billboard charts as they celebrate their new song with Charlie Puth. Their first hit, “Hellevator,” reached No. 6 on the World Digital Song Sales chart in 2017. Since then, they’ve had 27 top 10 hits, with four of them reaching No. 1. In 2021, “Mixtape: Oh” was their first No. 1, followed by “Maniac” and “Case 143” in the following year. Their latest hit, “Lalalala,” also hit No. 90 on the Billboard Hot 100. All four of their albums that made the Billboard 200 chart debuted at No. 1, making them the first since Alicia Keys to do so. On the Billboard Global 200, they’ve had seven songs chart, with “Lalalala” reaching No. 10 in 2023. With their new collab with Charlie Puth, Stray Kids are ready to keep climbing the charts.
Stray Kids Shine at Met Gala 2024: Making K-Pop History
Earlier this week, Stray Kids made a big entrance at the Met Gala 2024. They made history by being the first K-Pop group to go to the event. They wore stylish outfits from Tommy Hilfiger and looked amazing on the red carpet.
While solo K-pop stars like Psy, Blackpink’s Rosé and Jennie, CL, and Got7’s Jackson Wang have been there before, this is the first time a whole group was invited. This shows how this boy band are becoming famous worldwide and how K-pop is getting more recognized in the fashion world.