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Stray Kids Break Records with New EP 'Do It'

11/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Stray Kids released the EP “Do It” on November 21, featuring five tracks including the title song and songs “Divine,” “Holiday,” and “Photobook,” following the success of Karma.
The EP starts the SKZ IT TAPE series to explore diverse styles.
Stray Kids surpassed 1 million Spotify Countdown plays for “Do It,” becoming the first K-pop group to reach this milestone.

History

Historical Context

K-pop's global rise began in the late 2000s, gaining momentum with Psy's "Gangnam Style," which became the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views in December 2012. This breakthrough opened doors for groups like BTS and Blackpink, who achieved historic milestones, including Blackpink's record-breaking 2022-23 tour, illustrating K-pop's significant impact on the global music industry.

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Story summary

Stray Kids released the EP “Do It” on November 21, featuring five tracks including the title song and songs “Divine,” “Holiday,” and “Photobook,” following the success of Karma.
The EP starts the SKZ IT TAPE series to explore diverse styles.
Stray Kids surpassed 1 million Spotify Countdown plays for “Do It,” becoming the first K-pop group to reach this milestone.

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