Stray Kids continue to solidify their status as global superstars with the overwhelming success of their Stray Kids World Tour Dominate. The group has sold out every concert across Latin America and Europe, prompting additional shows in Santiago, São Paulo, London, and Paris.

Set to take place from March to July 2024, the tour marks Stray Kids’ first solo concerts in Latin America and Europe since their debut. Tickets for all 10 initially announced venues—including Santiago, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Lima, Mexico City, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, and Paris—were sold out in record time.

JYP Entertainment has responded to the immense demand by adding extra dates in Santiago (March 27), São Paulo (April 6), London (July 19), and Paris (July 27). This brings the total number of performances in these cities to two each, with all shows set in large-scale venues. Santiago’s concerts will take place at Estadio Bicentenario La Florida, and São Paulo’s at Estádio do Morumbi.

The tour’s European leg will make history as Stray Kids perform at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, becoming the first K-pop artists to grace the iconic venue. In Paris, their show at Stade de France places them alongside legendary acts such as Madonna, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran, further emphasizing their growing global influence.

Stray Kids had previously announced their second phase of the tour, encompassing 20 cities in Latin America, North America, and Europe, all hosted in massive stadiums. Over half of these shows have already sold out, leading to additional performances in key locations, including Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros, Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, and New York’s Citi Field. Notably, tickets for the added show in Mexico City also sold out immediately.

In total, the group’s expanded tour now covers 32 cities with 48 performances, making it one of the most ambitious K-pop tours to date. Stray Kids will leave their mark on 25 major stadiums worldwide, spanning initial stops such as Singapore, Melbourne, Sydney, Kaohsiung, and Bangkok, as well as the newly added venues.

The group’s itinerary for late 2023 and early 2024 underscores their relentless drive. Upcoming performances include Macau (November 29), Osaka (December 5, 7-8), Bangkok (December 14), Jakarta (December 21), and Hong Kong (January 18-19), before embarking on the Latin America, North America, and Europe legs of their tour.

Adding to the excitement, Stray Kids are set to release their highly anticipated album SKZ-REPLAY HOP on December 13 at 2 PM KST (midnight EST). The album’s title track, Walkin’ On Water, is expected to further showcase their artistry and solidify their standing in the global music industry.

With their record-breaking tour and innovative music, Stray Kids continue to set new standards for K-pop, proving their ability to dominate stages and capture hearts worldwide.

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