Stray Kids charge ahead with fresh momentum as “RUN IT” launches their THIS & THAT era with undeniable force today. The pre-release single arrived digitally on June 24, 2026, before the full mini-album landed August 7 through JYP Entertainment.
Production duties fall to 3RACHA – Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han – working beside VERSACHOI and lyricist Marcus “MarcLo” Lomax. The beat itself carries an alternative hip-hop pulse with pop and worldbeat textures layered throughout. Because the arrangement shifts between hard-hitting verses and soaring hooks, the track feels built for stadium-sized moments. Yet the production never overwhelms the vocal delivery.
For those unfamiliar, Stray Kids formed under JYP Entertainment in 2017 through a reality show. The eight-member group has released multiple albums including ATE, HOP, and KARMA while building a devoted global following known as STAY.
Lyrically, “RUN IT” reflects on the journey from trainee days to world stages, celebrating growth while thanking fans for pushing them forward. The song also anchors their “RUN IT” World Tour, so the energy makes perfect sense as an opening statement.
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