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Hop (mixtape)
''Hop'' () is the first mixtape by South Korean boy band Stray Kids, released by JYP Entertainment and Republic Records on December 13, 2024. Marketed as the group's "special album" and first "SKZhop Hiptape" record, the mixtape features songs of "Stray Kids' only new genre", and a guest appearance from Canadian rapper Tablo. 3Racha, an in-house production team of the group, primarily worked on ''Hop'' with Restart, Chae Gang-hae, Versachoi, Space Primates, Take a Chance's Chan's and Backbear, Joha, Vendors's Helixx, and Hong Ji-sang. ''Hop'' included " Walkin on Water" as its lead single and the members' solo songs previously debuted on their Dominate World Tour, which all of them contributed to the songwriting. Commercially, the album topped the national album charts in South Korea, Greece, Hungary, Japan, Poland, Portugal and the United States. The mixtape was certified double million by the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA), and gold by the Syndicat national de l'éd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stray Kids
Stray Kids (often abbreviated to SKZ; ) is a South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment. The band consists of eight members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han (musician), Han, Felix (rapper), Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. For undisclosed personal reasons, Kim Woojin, Woojin left the band in October 2019. Stray Kids primarily self-produce its recordings; the main production team is named 3Racha and consists of Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han, and the other members frequently participate in songwriting. Bang Chan handpicked each member to be a part of the band before the filming of the eponymous Stray Kids (TV program), 2017 reality television show, which is uncommon in K-Pop where that power typically lies with executives and creative directors. The band released their unofficial debut extended play (EP) ''Mixtape (Stray Kids EP), Mixtape'' in January 2018 and officially debuted on March 25 with the EP ''I Am Not'', which was followed by the EPs ''I Am Who'' and ''I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolling Stone
''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. The magazine was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music. It has since returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics. The first magazine was released in 1967 and featured John Lennon on the cover, and was then published every two weeks. It is known for provocative photography and its cover photos, featuring musicians, politicians, athletes, and actors. In addition to its print version in the United States, it publishes content through Rollingstone.com and numerous international editions. The magazine experienced a rapid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip-hop
Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip-hop includes rapping often enough that the terms can be used synonymously. However, "hip-hop" more properly denotes an entire subculture. Other key markers of the genre are the disc jockey, turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and instrumental tracks. Cultural interchange has always been central to the hip-hop genre. It simultaneously borrows from its social environment while commenting on it. The hip-hop genre and culture emerged from block parties in ethnic minority neighborhoods of New York City, particularly Bronx. DJs began expanding the instrumental breaks of popular records when they noticed how excited it would make the crowds. The extended instrumental breaks provided a platform for break dancers and rappers. These br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Straits Times
''The Straits Times'' (also known informally by its abbreviation ''ST'') is a Singaporean daily English-language newspaper owned by the SPH Media Trust. Established on 15 July 1845, it is the most-widely circulated newspaper in the country and has a significant regional audience. The newspaper is published in the broadsheet format and online, the latter of which was launched in 1994. It is regarded as the newspaper of record for Singapore. Print and digital editions of ''The Straits Times'' and ''The Sunday Times'' had a daily average circulation of 364,134 and 364,849 respectively in 2017, as audited by Audit Bureau of Circulations Singapore. In 2014, country-specific editions were published for residents in Brunei and Myanmar, with newsprint circulations of 2,500 and 5,000 respectively. History Early years The original conception for ''The Straits Times'' has been debated by historians of Singapore. Prior to 1845, the only English-language newspaper in Singapore was ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changbin
Seo Chang-bin (; born August 11, 1999) known mononymously as Changbin, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is a member of the South Korean boy group Stray Kids, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017. He is also a member of 3Racha, an in-house production team and sub-unit of Stray Kids. Besides his contributions to Stray Kids, Changbin participated as a contestant in '' Show Me the Money 9'' and has collaborated with various artists, including Yoon Ji-sung, Thai rappers F.Hero and Milli. Changbin became a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association in February 2023. Early life and education Seo Chang-bin was born on August 11, 1999, in Yongin, South Korea. He graduated from Bora High School and studied at Gukje Cyber University in the Department of Entertainment. Career Pre-debut: 3Racha and ''Stray Kids'' reality Changbin joined JYP Entertainment through an audition where he danced to a self-produced song. During his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felix (rapper)
Felix Yongbok Lee (born 15 September 2000), known mononymously as Felix, is an Australian rapper and singer based in South Korea. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017. In addition to his work with Stray Kids, he has worked as a host for the music program ''Pops in Seoul'' (2019–2020), and serves as a global house ambassador for Louis Vuitton and a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF Korea. Early life Felix Yongbok Lee was born on 15 September 2000 in Seven Hills, New South Wales, Seven Hills, Sydney, Australia. He is of Koreans, Korean descent and has two sisters, one older and one younger. Born and raised in the Greater Western Sydney region, Felix attended Metella Road Public School and St Patrick's Marist College before signing with South Korean record label JYP Entertainment. Felix practiced Taekwondo for twelve years as a child and has won a total of 63 medals. Career 2017–present: Stray Kids and solo endeavo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bang Chan
Christopher Chahn Bahng (born 3 October 1997), known professionally as Bang Chan (), is an Australian singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer based in South Korea. Signed to JYP Entertainment, he is the leader of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids and a member of 3Racha, an in-house production team and sub-unit of Stray Kids. Bang Chan played a pivotal role in forming Stray Kids by selecting trainees, naming the group, and designing its logo. The survival show ''Stray Kids (TV program), Stray Kids'' documented this process, focusing on whether Bang Chan's team would debut together, in contrast to typical survival shows where agency management determines the lineup. Since February 2023, he has been a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA), and as of April 2025, he is the third most credited K-pop idol in the organization, with 211 songs registered under his name. Beyond creating music for Stray Kids, he has composed for TV series like ''Pop Out B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyunjin
Hwang Hyun-jin (; born March 20, 2000), known mononymously as Hyunjin, is a South Korean rapper, singer and dancer. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017. Aside from his work with Stray Kids, he has worked as a television presenter, hosting the weekly Korean music program ''Show! Music Core'' (2019–2021), and has worked as a brand ambassador for luxury brands, such as Versace, Cartier (jeweler), Cartier, and Givenchy, Givenchy Beauty. Early life and education Hwang Hyun-jin was born on March 20, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea. Hyunjin had no dance training prior to becoming a trainee idol. He was scouted on the street by a JYP Entertainment agent during his third year of middle school, while shopping with his mother. He majored in practical dance at the School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA) and officially graduated on February 15, 2019. He took the 2019 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) before attending Global Cybe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seungmin
Kim Seung-min (; born September 22, 2000), known mononymously as Seungmin, is a South Korean singer. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017. Additionally, Seungmin has served as an MC for ''After School Club'' and '' We K-Pop''. He has contributed to various original soundtracks for K-dramas, including ''Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'', '' Love in Contract'', '' The Midnight Studio'' and the television series '' The Potato Lab''. He also recorded an original soundtrack for the web novel and webtoon ''I'm the Queen in this Life''. Early life and education Kim Seung-min was born on September 22, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea. In an interview with ''Xsport News'', Seungmin expressed that he initially wanted to become a baseball player, having played baseball as a right-handed pitcher when he was young. Seungmin graduated from Chungdam High School on February 14, 2019. On February 23, 2017, Seungmin won second place in JYP Entertainment's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Know
Lee Min-ho (; born October 25, 1998), better known by his stage name Lee Know (), is a South Korean singer and dancer. He is a member of South Korean boy band Stray Kids, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017. Early life Lee Min-ho was born in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea and is an only child. He started dancing in middle school, after seeing a dance video online. He took lessons for five years before becoming a trainee. Lee Know graduated from Gimpo Jeil Technical High School. He practiced martial arts as a child and has a second degree black belt in taekwondo and mixed martial arts. After debuting, along with bandmates Changbin (rapper), Changbin and Han (musician), Han, Lee Know enrolled at Gukje Cyber University, studying performance and broadcast entertainment. Career 2015–2017: Pre-debut and survival show Lee Know competed in dance competitions (performing with the crew 'Cupcakes' at ''World of Dance'' in 2016) and pursued work as a professional dancer. He was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han (musician)
Han Ji-sung (; born September 14, 2000), known professionally as Han, is a South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids and its production team, 3Racha, both affiliated with JYP Entertainment. Han has been a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association since February 2023, making him the youngest K-pop idol to be awarded such membership. As of May 2025, Han has registered songwriting and production credits for 174 songs, including "Paradise" by NiziU, "No Idea" by Show Lo, "Nevermind" by Yao Chen, "Yolo-konde" by JO1, and "Run With Me" by Nexz. He has also received credits on collaborative tracks with artists including American rapper Lil Durk, Japanese rapper Sky-Hi, Korean-American rapper Tiger JK, and Japanese singer-songwriter Lisa. Early life and education Han Ji-sung was born on September 14, 2000, in Incheon, South Korea, though his family moved to Mokpo when he was very young. As the younger of two sons, Han a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
