Stray Kids recently wrapped up their highly successful 5th official fan meeting, ‘SKZ 5’CLOCK’.
This three-day event took place from February 14th to 16th at Incheon Inspire Arena, with the grand finale broadcast globally through Beyond LIVE, enabling fans from around the world to be part of the excitement.
Kicking off the event with ‘Walkin On Water’ and the premiere performance of ‘Bounce Back’ from their chart-topping album 'SKZHIPTAPE: HOP,' Stray Kids also delighted fans with live renditions of fan-favorites like ‘Chk Chk Boom,’ ‘MIROH,’ and ‘I Like It,’ along with the highly anticipated revival of tracks such as ‘I am YOU’ and ‘Voices.’ Additionally, the debut of a live performance for ‘Cover Me’ added an extra layer of anticipation to the lively setlist.
A major highlight of the fan meeting was the special stages where members showcased their versatility by performing each other's songs from ‘HOP’:
• Felix presented ‘Hold My Hand’ (originally by Han)
• I.N showcased ‘Youth’ (originally by Lee Know)
• Changbin took on ‘So Slow, So Us’ (originally by Seungmin)
• Bang Chan mesmerized with ‘So Good’ (originally by Hyunjin)
• Han delivered ‘Railway’ (originally by Bang Chan)
• Lee Know impressed with ‘Hallucination’ (originally by I.N)
• Hyunjin reimagined ‘Unfair’ (originally by Felix)
• Seungmin captivated with ‘Ultra’ (originally by Changbin)
Known for their innovative concepts, this year's fan meeting featured a fantasy theme with the members embodying guardian fairies from a mystical clock tower. The enchanting opening video, a trademark element of Stray Kids’ fan meetings, received acclaim for its cinematic quality, immersive narrative, and stunning visuals, creating an otherworldly experience for fans.
The group engaged attendees with various games, challenges, and encore performances, including light-hearted activities like the ‘Shanghai Romance’ challenge and a ‘Kissing You’ Valentine’s special, showcasing their endearing and playful personalities. The playful team games and interactions with SKZOO characters added to the fun atmosphere, leaving fans in stitches.
During the encore, Stray Kids mingled with the audience while serenading them with ‘Walkin On Water (HIP Ver.),’ sharing heartfelt moments and gestures of appreciation. This event marked their first in-person fan meeting in almost half a year, and both the members and fans cherished the time spent together.
Looking back on the event, the group expressed their gratitude and promised to continue evolving as Stray Kids, hinting at exciting plans in store for the year ahead.
Following the success of their fan meeting, Stray Kids are gearing up for their biggest stadium world tour to date, ‘Stray Kids World Tour.’ With stops in 22 cities across Latin America, Japan, North America, and Europe, this tour is expected to attract over 2.2 million fans, setting a new record in the K-pop industry.
Brimming with electrifying performances and a massive global following, Stray Kids are once again on the brink of making history.