Stray Kids has officially revealed the first teaser images for their upcoming album, 合 (HOP), signaling the return of the "concept masters" with their bold and unique visuals.

The group’s new album, SKZHOP HIPTAPE: 合 (HOP), featuring the title track "Walkin On Water," will be released on December 13 at 2 PM KST (midnight EST). On November 19, JYP Entertainment shared the first concept photos on social media, showcasing Stray Kids' distinctive creativity and flair.

In the teaser images, the members captivate fans with confident poses and charismatic gazes. They skillfully blend traditional Korean elements, such as chrome masks, drums, fans, and gat (traditional hats), with hip-hop symbols like boomboxes and speakers, creating a perfect harmony between the past and present.

The album’s name, SKZHOP HIPTAPE, combines "SKZ" (Stray Kids’ abbreviation) with "hip-hop," introducing a fresh "new genre" unique to the group. 合 (HOP) carries dual meanings, representing the unity of the eight members (the "合") and the "hop" in hip-hop. Once again, 3RACHA—comprised of Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han—led the production, with all members contributing to the album’s creation.

The album includes a rich tracklist, such as the title song "Walkin On Water," "Bounce Back," "U (Feat. TABLO)," and a "HIP Ver." of the title track. Bonus tracks from Stray Kids’ solo stages during their world tour, Stray Kids World Tour , are also featured. These include:

• "Railway" by Bang Chan
• "Unfair" by Felix
• "HALLUCINATION" by I.N
• "Youth" by Lee Know
• "So Good" by Hyunjin
• "ULTRA" by Changbin
• "Hold My Hand" by Han
• "Slowly, Together, Us" by Seungmin

Adding to their achievements, Stray Kids’ song "SLASH," featured on the Deadpool & Wolverine movie soundtrack, has earned a nomination for "Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media" at the 67th Grammy Awards. Known as one of the most prestigious honors in music, the Grammys will be held on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Fans are excited to see Stray Kids’ groundbreaking concepts and undeniable talent once again shine on the global stage.

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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