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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Actress Jo Bo Ah recently opened up about an unexpected struggle she faced after getting hair removal.

On May 7, a new video was uploaded to the YouTube channel Narae's Style, where Jo Bo Ah appeared as a guest alongside Park Na Rae.

During the video, the two stars were eating spicy food, and while Park Na Rae’s face was visibly sweating, Jo Bo Ah remained fresh and dry.

Park Na Rae couldn’t help but ask, “Do actors take special medicine to stop sweating? When we filmed From the New World, the island was so hot.”

She added, "We were outside talking about our wishes, and I said, ‘I just want to take a shower and take off all my clothes.’ I thought, ‘Forget it’, and just took a shower,” she shared.

She continued, “But Bo Ah didn’t sweat at all and stayed so fresh. I thought, ‘Do actors take something to stop sweating?’”

Jo Bo Ah then confessed, “After I got hair removal, I sweat in places I shouldn’t.”

Curious, Park Na Rae asked, “Where exactly do you sweat that you shouldn’t?” Jo Bo Ah explained, “I don’t do hair removal on my back, so I sweat there. But other places start to sweat instead. I sweat around my stomach, and sometimes sweat even appears above my belly button.”

Park Na Rae was clearly shocked and responded, “I didn’t know that’s a thing.” Jo Bo Ah laughed and reassured her, “It’s not really a big problem, but this area (around the belly button) gets wet.”

It looks like hair removal has its unexpected side effects, and Jo Bo Ah isn’t the only one dealing with them!

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