Stray Kids recently took the world-famous music festival Lollapalooza Chicago by storm, headlining the Bud Light Stage on August 2nd. This performance marked a significant milestone in their career, showcasing their global influence and appeal. With an audience of 110,000 at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Stray Kids delivered a memorable performance that left fans and music lovers in awe.
Stray Kids ‘A festival headliner’
Lollapalooza Chicago is just the latest in a series of major festival appearances for Stray Kids. In July of this year, they headlined the I-Days festival in Milan, Italy, and BST Hyde Park in London, England. This performance at Lollapalooza Chicago follows their headlining act at Lollapalooza Paris in July 2023, where they became the first K-pop artist to headline the event. Stray Kids’ presence at these festivals signifies their increasing popularity and status as a prominent global music force.
A setlist that captivates
Stray Kids’ ‘5-STAR’ album featured powerful lyrics about Seoul, a city that has created numerous miracles, opening their Chicago set. They delivered a dynamic setlist that included hits like “땡,” “Super Bowl,” “TOPLINE (Feat. Tiger JK),” “소리꾼,” “ITEM,” and “DOMINO.” The group showcased their versatility with tracks like “Lonely St.,” “Social Path (feat. LiSA),” “Charmer,” and “My Pace.”
The performance’s highlight was the debut of “Chk Chk Boom,” the title track from Stray Kids’ first 2024 comeback, and the mini album “ATE,” which topped Billboard’s Billboard 200 chart for five consecutive weeks. The new track heightened the excitement and energy of the performance, further solidifying their reputation as “Stage Michelin” performers.
Stray Kids continued to energize the crowd with an encore that included songs like “락 (樂)” from their mini album “樂-STAR,” “승전가,” “MIROH,” and “TOPLINE.” The audience’s enthusiastic response prompted Stray Kids to perform an encore with a total of 21 songs, including the festival version of “Chk Chk Boom” and “Haven.”
Record-breaking achievements
Stray Kids’ performance at Lollapalooza Chicago comes on the heels of their recent record-breaking achievements on the U.S. Billboard charts. Their mini album “ATE” and the title track “Chk Chk Boom,” released in July, topped both the Billboard 200 and Artist 100 charts. They also secured the 49th spot on the Hot 100, marking their highest ranking on this chart to date.
This achievement marks the fourth time Stray Kids topped the Billboard 200 and Artist 100 charts simultaneously. It follows their mini-albums “ODDINARY” and “MAXIDENT” in 2022 and their full-length album ‘5-STAR’ in 2023. Stray Kids are the only group to have five consecutive works debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, a record shared with the renowned American rapper DMX.
Upcoming world tour ‘dominATE’
Building on their immense global popularity, Stray Kids are set to embark on their new world tour, ‘dominATE‘. The tour promises to be unprecedented in scale, with the first four performances scheduled at KSPO DOME in Seoul on August 24-25 and August 31-September 1.
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Stray Kids’ headlining at Lollapalooza Chicago and record-breaking Billboard achievements show their impact on the global music scene. As they prepare for their upcoming world tour, Stray Kids are set to continue their journey as one of the most exciting and influential groups in the world of K-pop and beyond.