Stray Kids is creating explosive synergy with their upcoming album 'ATE' teasers.

Stray Kids is gearing up for their new mini album 'ATE' and title track 'Chk Chk Boom,' set to drop on July 19. They've been teasing fans with captivating content on their official channel, including powerful group and unit teasers released on July 1 afternoon.

These teasers showcase strong charisma and energy, building excitement for their comeback.

In the group teaser, all eight members command attention standing confidently in front of portraits, captivating global fans with their intense gaze and relaxed aura. The unit teasers featuring pairs like Bang Chan & Felix and Lee Know & Hyunjin highlight their distinct charms and dynamic chemistry.

The 'ATE' album features 8 tracks, including 'Chk Chk Boom,' 'MOUNTAINS,' 'JJAM,' 'I Like It,' 'Runners,' 'Again Tonight,' 'Stray Kids,' and 'Chk Chk Boom (Festival Ver.).' Stray Kids, gearing up for their first comeback of 2024, aims to showcase a new musical style and reinforce their status as global superstars.

Since their debut with 'ODDINARY' in March 2022, Stray Kids have achieved four consecutive No. 1s on the Billboard 200 chart. They've also made waves with hits like 'ROCK' and 'Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth),' showcasing their international appeal.

Recently surpassing 30 million followers on Instagram, Stray Kids solidify their influence as one of the top 3 K-pop groups in terms of official Instagram followers.

Ahead of 'ATE's release, Stray Kids will headline major international music festivals starting with 'I-Days' in Milan on July 12, followed by 'BST Hyde Park' in London on July 14, and 'Lollapalooza Chicago' on August 2, further cementing their global popularity.

Stray Kids' 'ATE' mini album and 'Chk Chk Boom' title track drop officially on July 19 at 1 PM (Eastern Time, USA).

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Hwanhee's agency, BT Entertainment, is firing back after serious fairness allegations were raised regarding the popular show ‘King of Singers Season 2’. They’ve denied all accusations and promised strong legal action for defamation.

On February 5th, the agency issued a statement through their official fan cafe, saying, “We want to correct the false claims.”

They explained that Hwanhee was initially approached to join the show in August 2024 by the production team. However, after checking with the event planning company, Dion Communication, they confirmed Hwanhee had no connection to the show or any related performances.

Despite this, the agency pointed out that certain media outlets published unverified articles, wrongly suggesting that Hwanhee’s involvement could compromise the fairness of the program.

BT Entertainment was quick to defend their artist, stressing the damage done to both Hwanhee's reputation and the agency itself due to these false claims. They added, "This has caused great harm to Hwanhee, who joined the program after careful consideration."

The statement didn’t stop there. BT Entertainment made it clear that they won’t stand for any further defamation. They said, “We are taking legal action against these baseless reports” and emphasized their commitment to protecting Hwanhee from any further harm.

They also reassured their fans, stating, “We will take swift action against any future misinformation to avoid any further harm to Hwanhee and his supporters.”

This controversy started after a media outlet raised concerns on January 23rd about Hwanhee’s participation in the show. The report claimed that BT Entertainment’s CEO, who is also a director at Dion Communication, had invested 1.1 billion KRW in the ‘King of Singers Season 2’ concert, leading to suspicions of favoritism towards certain contestants.

In the meantime, ‘King of Singers Season 2’ continues its intense competition, with Hwanhee making it to the semifinals. Fans are watching closely as he currently holds 1st place in the first round of the semifinals, cementing his position as a strong contender to represent Korea in the Korea-Japan King of Kings battle.

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