As the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2026, K-pop powerhouse Stray Kids kicked off the new year with an exciting message for fans around the world. They dropped a brand-new video titled “STEP OUT 2026” on YouTube and social media, reflecting on their incredible 2025 journey and revealing big plans for 2026.
Looking Back: A Huge 2025 for Stray Kids
Before diving into their 2026 roadmap, the STEP OUT video revisits Stray Kids’ achievements in 2025 — a year many fans call historic.
In 2025, Stray Kids:
- Celebrated their 7th debut anniversary with new music releases.
- Released multiple major projects including Mixtape : dominATE, KARMA, and SKZ IT TAPE.
- Achieved seventh consecutive No.1 debut on the Billboard 200 and saw their title track Do It chart on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing their global impact.
- Completed their massive dominate world tour, performing over 35 shows in 23 cities and holding their first solo stadium concert in Korea.
The year also included award wins and viral content such as 2 Kids Room, RACHA LOG, and SKZ CODE, proving Stray Kids’ power as both artists and creators.
What STEP OUT 2026 Announces
The STEP OUT 2026 video outlines Stray Kids’ major projects and goals for the new year — and fans are already buzzing with excitement.
Here’s what they teased:
1. New Album
Stray Kids confirmed they are working on a brand-new album coming in 2026 — adding another milestone to their discography.
2. New Tour
A new tour is planned for the year, following their successful worldwide travels in 2024 and 2025.
3. Kids Room Returns
Their beloved digital content series Kids Room will be back, bringing fresh and fun moments with the members.
4. The 6th Fan Meeting
After five official fan meetings so far, Stray Kids will host their sixth official fan gathering in 2026.
5. SKZOO Everywhere Around the World
The group’s animal mascot characters — SKZOO — are set to appear globally in new content and events.
6. SKZ-REPLAY 2026
A special content series titled SKZ-REPLAY 2026 is also part of the lineup.
7. “Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience” Documentary Film
A documentary experience film is planned, celebrating their journey and monumental achievements.
8. Music Festival Appearances
Stray Kids will also appear in major music festivals around the world throughout 2026.
▶▶ Watch the video here: Watch “STEP OUT 2026” on YouTube
Why This Matters
The STEP OUT series is more than just a yearly recap — it’s Stray Kids’ official roadmap, shared directly with fans to build excitement and connection. According to the Stray Kids Wiki, STEP OUT videos are released each year on January 1 (or very early in the year) to highlight both past milestone moments and future directions.
Fans across platforms like Instagram and Threads are already celebrating, calling 2026 a potentially “insane year” full of new music, events, and global activity.
⭐ In Summary: What 2026 Looks Like for Stray Kids
- 🎶 New Album on the way
- 🌍 New Tour planned
- 🎥 Kids Room Returns (popular content series)
- 🎉 6th Fan Meeting
- 🐾 SKZOO expansion worldwide
- 📼 SKZ-REPLAY 2026 content
- 🎬 The dominATE Experience documentary
- 🎤 Festival appearances globally
Fans and STAYs everywhere are ready. With STEP OUT 2026, Stray Kids have set the tone for another record-breaking year!
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