Stray Kids has unleashed their signature cool and chic energy.

On July 19th, Stray Kids will drop their latest mini album 'ATE', featuring the title track 'Chk Chk Boom'.

The group kicked off their teaser campaign on June 26th with individual teaser images and visual films of Seungmin and I.N, alongside group photos of all eight members, shared on their official channel.

In the newly released visuals, Seungmin exuded a chic charm in ripped jeans, a tie, and silver piercings, while I.N showcased a youthful and carefree vibe with colorful sunglasses and sweet desserts.

The accompanying video, filled with music and excitement, highlighted Seungmin and I.N's expressive performances and intense gazes. In the group photos, Stray Kids radiated a blend of relaxed yet powerful aura.

Their upcoming album 'ATE' is set to feature 8 tracks, including the high-energy title track 'Chk Chk Boom', as well as 'MOUNTAINS', 'JJAM', 'I Like It', 'Runners', 'Another Night', 'Stray Kids', and 'Chk Chk Boom (Festival Ver.)'.

Known for their self-produced music, Stray Kids aim to dominate both local and global music scenes this summer with their trademark quality.

Since their mini album 'ODDINARY' topped the Billboard 200 chart for four consecutive weeks in March 2022, and their mini album '樂-STAR' made waves with the track 'ROCK' in November 2023, alongside the digital single 'Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth)' hitting the Billboard Hot 100 in May this year, Stray Kids have solidified their position as global stars.

In addition to their comeback, they are set to headline major international music festivals starting from July 12th at I-Days in Milan, Italy, followed by BST Hyde Park in London, UK on July 14th, and Lollapalooza Chicago in the US on August 2nd, promising fans an unforgettable summer.

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IVE member Jang Wonyoung recently opened up about her surprising debut story on the tvN variety show You Quiz on the Block (Episode 276), revealing that her original dream wasn’t to become a singer, but a news anchor!

On January 15th, Jang Wonyoung and An Yujin joined the show as guests and shared fun stories from their school days.

Jang Wonyoung, who was president of her student council, recalled working so hard that she would get nosebleeds from studying.

“I really liked being an officer,” she said. “I should have organized lunch times, but I was happy doing PR work and being in charge.”

When asked if she was popular back then, Jang Wonyoung humbly said, “I was just on TV in middle school, so people thought it was interesting and came to see me.” An Yujin joked, “I was a bit more popular,” which made everyone laugh.

But what really surprised fans was Jang Wonyoung’s admission that she never dreamed of being a singer.

“I always wrote ‘news anchor’ as my dream job,” she shared. “I wanted to be one, but then I was cast at my sister Jang Da Ah’s graduation when I was 14, and that changed everything.”

Jang Wonyoung went on to explain, “It felt like fate. The person who cast me disappeared just three days later. It was a young senior, and every time I saw them, I’d say ‘Thank you, unni,’ but after casting me, they just left. The entertainment world is all about connections.”

It turns out, that unexpected encounter at her sister's graduation set Jang Wonyoung on the path to stardom, leading her to become the shining star of IVE we know today!

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