Stray Kids is gearing up to add another masterpiece to their discography with their upcoming album, SKZHOP HIPTAPE: 合 (HOP), set to release on December 13. This album marks the first of a new series and brings a fresh twist to the group’s artistry.

On November 18, JYP Entertainment revealed the tracklist and online cover image for the album through their official social media channels. The unique traditional aesthetic of the cover design quickly drew worldwide attention from fans.

The album features 12 tracks, including the title song "Walkin On Water" and standout tracks like "Bounce Back," "U (Feat. TABLO)," "Walkin On Water (HIP Ver.)," and solo songs from each member, such as "Railway" (Bang Chan), "Unfair" (Felix), "HALLUCINATION" (I.N), "Youth" (Lee Know), "So Good" (Hyunjin), "ULTRA" (Changbin), "Hold My Hand" (Han), and "그렇게, 천천히, 우리" (Seungmin).

Stray Kids’ production team, 3RACHA—comprised of Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han—played a leading role in crafting the album. Notably, every member contributed to the album credits, making this project deeply personal and unique to the group's signature style. Fans are particularly excited about the third track, "U (Feat. TABLO)," which features Epik High’s Tablo. His collaboration promises to deliver a special synergy to the album.

In addition to the group tracks, eight solo songs from their ongoing Stray Kids World Tour will be officially released, raising the excitement among their fandom, STAY.

The name SKZHOP HIPTAPE combines "SKZ" (Stray Kids’ abbreviation) with "hip-hop" to create a term that symbolizes a "new genre" unique to the group. The album’s title, 合 (HOP), carries a dual meaning: the unity of the eight members ("합" in Korean) and the "hop" from hip-hop, emphasizing the album's fresh musical identity.

Stray Kids’ SKZHOP HIPTAPE: 合 (HOP) and the title track "Walkin On Water" will officially drop on December 13 at 2 PM KST (midnight EST). Fans around the world are eagerly counting down the days!

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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