K-Pop sensation Stray Kids’ renowned in-house production unit, 3Racha, is once again taking the helm of the group’s musical direction. The trio has actively contributed to every track on their highly anticipated 10th EP, “This & That,” reinforcing Stray Kids’ identity as a prominent self-producing K-Pop act.
JYP Entertainment recently unveiled the full track list for the upcoming “This & That” album, set for an August release. This compelling eight-track EP, featuring the dynamic title track of the same name, also includes the successful prerelease single “Run It,” which captivated fans upon its release on June 24. Additional tracks creating buzz are “After You,” “Farming,” “I Do,” “That Day,” and an energetic festival version remix of “This & That.”
Further highlighting Stray Kids’ unique creative process, the agency confirmed that 3Racha — composed of talented members Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han — holds songwriting and production credits across all eight songs, including the lead single. This consistent involvement underscores their artistic vision and dedication to crafting their distinctive sound.
The exciting track list reveal was accompanied by captivating teaser images and an innovative promotional video. Employing a creative coffee-tasting concept, the visuals artfully represented each song as a unique coffee blend, complete with detailed tasting notes and roast levels, offering fans intriguing insights into the mood and style of each track on the “This & That” EP.
Global anticipation for Stray Kids’ imminent comeback has reached new heights. The album trailer for “This & That” quickly soared to the top of YouTube’s worldwide music video trending chart upon its release, impressively holding the No. 1 position for four consecutive days through Sunday, signaling massive fan excitement.
Adding to its remarkable pre-release performance, the “This & That” EP secured the No. 4 spot on Spotify’s Global Countdowns chart as of Sunday, boasting an impressive approximately 766,900 presaves. The Global Countdowns chart is a key industry indicator, tracking upcoming albums and singles with the highest volume of global presaves prior to their official release, underscoring the EP’s significant global reach and appeal.
Building on this momentum, Stray Kids is set to kick off their highly anticipated new world tour, also titled “Run It,” even before the official “This & That” album drops. The tour will feature five electrifying concerts at southern Seoul’s iconic Kspo Dome, with dates scheduled for July 25, 26, 29, and August 1 and 2. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable experience from the “Run It” world tour.
The highly awaited “This & That” EP by Stray Kids is officially scheduled for release on August 7 at 1 p.m. KST.
