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Stray Kids captivated the US with their world tour...proving their global presence
[Herald POP=Reporter Jeong Hye-yeon] Stray Kids captured the hearts of American fans.
Stray Kids held an encore performance of 'Stray Kids 2nd World Tour "MANIAC"' at the Bank of California Stadium (BMO Stadium) in Los Angeles, USA on March 31 and April 2 local time. opened Fans who visited the venue sang along to Stray Kids' music before the official start, took commemorative photos and danced, sharing their excitement. The orange sunset at the stadium was filled with the lights of STAY (fandom name: STAY), creating a spectacular view. Fans who visited the stadium expressed their affection for Stray Kids in their own way, such as wearing costumes with animal characters that symbolize the members, and holding pickets containing messages of support and words they wanted to say. Chloe from Nevada commented, "Stray Kids have a really diverse music genre. The group's special color is that they do music that can't be heard anywhere else, and the strong chemistry between the eight members is a charm point that can't be found anywhere else." . Vivian, who is from Los Angeles, said, "The music has a lot of meaning and the sound is unique, so I really like it. I've enjoyed listening to Stray Kids' music since 2019, and it was a great healing (consolation) for me during the pandemic."
Also, Sijabina, who is from California, said about the power of Stray Kids' music, saying, "It brought me through difficult times. It makes me feel that I can do something, and it gives me energy to walk toward my dream." Gaby, from Las Vegas, said, "Listening to their music, I feel connected. Stray Kids are my everything."
Meanwhile, Stray Kids is the second K-pop boy group to enter the North American stadium. This encore performance was Stray Kids' first North American stadium single concert and the finale of their second world tour, which was originally scheduled to be held once, but sold out as soon as the tickets opened, proving their global presence by adding a performance on April 2nd.
(Photo provided by JYP Entertainment)
Thousands of fans gathered at BMO Stadium for @Stray_Kids 2nd world tour "MANIAC" on Mar. 31 and Apr. 2! Some of them were dressed up as animals that symbolize Stray Kids members! They are the 2nd K-pop boy group to perform at a U.S. stadium! #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC_ENCORE pic.twitter.com/Ldch8sV72n
— KpopHerald (@Kpop_Herald) April 5, 2023