The group Stray Kids has entered the large stadium Stade de France in Paris, shining brightly with a sold-out performance over two days.
Stray Kids held a solo concert at Stade de France in Paris on July 26 and 27 (local time) as part of the world tour 'Stray Kids World Tour 'dominATE'. Originally scheduled for one performance on the 26th, the show sold out completely, prompting an additional performance on the 27th, which also sold out, demonstrating the fervent response towards the 'global representative group' Stray Kids at the 'representative stadium of France' Stade de France.
In particular, it successfully hosted the largest K-pop performance held in France, attracting a total of 120,000 spectators over two days, simultaneously setting a record for the most audience ever for a concert by a domestic artist at Stade de France, marking a new high point for Stray Kids.
Stade de Kids: Stray Kids takes over Stade de France in July
Stade de France, where Stray Kids held their solo concert, is the largest stadium in France, known as the home ground of the French national football team and the main venue for the 2024 Paris Olympics. After holding their first solo concert in Paris as a 'rookie' during the overseas showcase tour 'UNVEIL TOUR 'I am...'' in July 2019, Stray Kids became the first K-pop artist to headline the large music festival 'Lollapalooza Paris' in July 2023 and participated in the 'Yellow Coin Charity Event' hosted by the French First Lady in January 2024, the first K-pop boy group to do so. Finally, in July 2025, they entered Stade de France with a seating capacity of over 80,000, nearly 20 times greater than their first solo concert venue size as 'global top artists'.
For two days, Stade de France transformed into 'Stade de Kids'. Hours before the show began, fans gathered outside the stadium, queuing to purchase merchandise and dancing to Stray Kids' songs, with many adorned in fashion items symbolizing Stray Kids, including the group's official character SKZOO. The audience was filled with the red color representing the group, and as the opening video announcing the start of the concert was screened, the stadium erupted with cheers.
Stray Kids, radiating intense energy from the very beginning, performed over 30 songs, including title tracks certified gold by the French National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing (SNEP) like 'Special', 'Rock (樂)', 'Chk Chk Boom', and 'Walkin On Water', along with the fan-favorite song starting with the French count 'Un deux trois' (1, 2, 3) leading to 'MEGAVERSE'. They captivated all STAYs (the fandom name) in the vast stadium, ensuring no one could take their eyes off the performance, while the members engaged the crowd directly in French, generating even greater excitement. Each time a session concluded, the audience used their unique cheering method, stomping their feet to create thunderous sounds while chanting for Stray Kids, electrifying the atmosphere in the stadium.
To show appreciation for the STAYs who completed the performance with passion as if to break the ceiling and reach the sky, all eight members got on a mobile platform to get closer to their fans. The flashlights fans held changed colors to blue, white, and red, forming the French flag, and sometimes spelled out words like 'SKZ' and 'STAY', literally filling the venue with a sea of Kids, providing an emotional moment. The members said, "Today, we'll see Stade de France all beating as one," leading the performance to its climax, with around 120,000 fans coming together over the two days.
Stray Kids expressed their gratitude, saying, "I didn't expect to perform with so many STAYs in Paris, and I'm really thankful. Thanks to STAYs, we got invited, and I'm happy to share so many memories. I'm sincerely grateful for your constant love and support, and let's meet again when we come to Paris next time. Love you." They engraved an unforgettable time under a 'red' night sky unique to Stray Kids and STAY, with dazzling fireworks and confetti swirling in the air.
Through the two-day concert in Paris, Stray Kids achieved 'the largest K-pop concert at Stade de France with the highest audience' and 'the largest K-pop concert in France', adding three records to their world tour journey. The eight members, showcasing the exceptional achievements throughout the 54 performances across 34 locations worldwide, will conclude their 'dominATE' tour European leg at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on the 30th, traveling an impressive distance of over 285,000 km (based on Incheon International Airport) which amounts to seven times around the Earth.
[Photo] Provided by JYP Entertainment.
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