Stray Kids returned in dazzling fashion with a new song that carries intense addictiveness.
On the 7th, they released a new mini album and the title track 'This & That'; the group's producing team 3RACHA participated in the production of all tracks, once again proving their worth as musical hawkers. The new song contains Stray Kids' bold confidence that they can achieve whatever they want. In particular, the lyrics and melody Cappuccino and americano, this and that, this and that prompted listeners to replay the track repeatedly, striking a chord with global tastes.
Global chart performance was also overwhelming. The new release swept first place on Hanteo Chart and Circle Chart daily album charts for two consecutive days on the 7th and 8th, and topped the worldwide and European iTunes and European Apple Music album charts. On the day of the comeback, the music video ranked No. 1 on YouTube music video trending in 25 regions including the U.S. and Australia, and it held the No. 1 position on the worldwide chart firmly through the morning of the 10th. As of 9 a.m. on the 10th, the music video views exceeded 46.12 million, putting it on the verge of surpassing 50 million views.
Their activity on music shows was also notable. On the 7th they appeared on MUSIC BANK on KBS 2TV and on the 8th on Show! Music Core on MBC, delivering top-tier performances that highlighted a groovy rhythm and cool charm. On the broadcast of SBS Gayo Daejeon: SUMMER on the 9th, they showcased their K-pop fourth-generation top-class form by consecutively performing the new song along with a variety of hit stages such as CEREMONY and Chk Chk Boom.
Riding this momentum, at 1 p.m. on the 10th they newly released the remix digital single This & That (This Remixes) and the This & That (This Version) lyric visualizer. This single includes the original and instrumental tracks, a 'This' version reinterpreted with Y2K sensibility, and a 'Chill' version varied into the nu-disco genre. The released lyric visualizer blends Y2K-style graphic novel imagery with street hip-hop illustration textures, further enhancing the audiovisual enjoyment.
[Photo] JYP Entertainment
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