The Shocking Evolution of Stray Kids' Music

hey guys! today I'm showing you the entire evolution of stray kids' music. they've been going for over seven years and it's really amazing all that they've accomplished. their music styles and artistry have twisted so much through all those years and it's fascinating to look back on. I hope you guys appreciate all stray kids does just as much as I do!!
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00:00 Intro:
00:19 2017:
01:26 2018:
02:42 2019:
04:43 2020:
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13:14 2023:
15:54 2024:

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

thanks for watching! one big thing to add to the 2024 section is Stray Kids recently announced a collab with Charlie Puth, coming out May 10th

[@emiliasciglie6096]

Good music has no age ...so I am a 66 old STAY. I feel proud for such hardworking and talented KIDS. Thank you for your videos. STAY healthy and have fun . 🇷🇴

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

happy to hear you enjoyed it! music really is for anyone, even new pop music

[@emiliasciglie6096]

@@ThePurpleTeeJ 👏

[@6andsixcollectibles35]

Agreed...I'm a 44 year old STAYTINY. 😂 I like kpop. My 16 year old introduced me to it a little over a year ago and I immediately fell in love with Circus. That's the song that hooked me

[@Jin.yel0]

❤❤❤

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

circus is such a fun song

[@stanskzforabetterlife.]

they were once called "the flops of JYP" but now they are THE ONE AND ONLY 4TH GEN LEADERS

[@lu5423]

They are great but i think 4th gen leaders are TXT

[@thebilliexojean]

@@lu5423I love TXT but I will respectfully disagree. Bangchan hosted KCON over the summer, and he was incredible. Imagine making an entire stadium go quiet with one gesture🤫 He’s a 4th gen leader 💚

[@hyunjinshairband4ever]

@@lu5423 and you would be WRONG

[@ROXELL]

I’m so proud of them for working hard despite not selling many copies, haters, eliminations, Woojin leaving, etc

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

they've really done so much over the years

[@harriettholmes539]

I'm 70 years old STAY.

[@StayDani82]

I love it 42 here

[@happyhara123]

What really ?!

[@Myrtana1]

I became a -`♡´- Stay -`♡´- because of my granddaughter who loves them too. I am 63 and we are always practicing SKZ's dance moves. And I hope they'll come to Germany some day. Thank you so much for this great video to show their remarkable development.

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

that’s awesome! gotta be the best grandma i’ve ever heard of

[@Myrtana1]

@@ThePurpleTeeJ ❤️

[@stellabright1455]

That's wonderful! Also YES, please let them come to Germany omg 😭 the closest rn is the I-Lands in Italy :(((

[@saraasami6544]

Bro rlly had to put the PUKA PUKA POW POW for 127💀

[@seung_berry.___.143]

i find stray kids so interesting. from their music, to their personalities, they’re just such a talented and fun group to follow!

[@33Jenesis]

60 year old Stay since Survival show😁 These guys are just the best. I love their creativity, dedication, and personality.

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

been with them a while!

[@traceybennett7237]

I WAS 63 WHEN I STARTED FOLLOWING STRAY KIDS LAST YEAR. I AM NOW NEARLY 65 AND I ENJOY WATCHING AND PLAYING THEIR MUSIC. I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO A CONCERT BUT WOULD LIKE TO SOMEDAY IM FROM SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 AND I LOVE AND IM PROUD TO SAY IM A STAY. I HAVE TWO THINGS IN COMMON WITH TWO OF THE MEMBERS. LEEKNOW AND I ARE TERRIFIED OF HEIGHTS AND FELIX AND I CELEBRATE THE SAME BIRTHDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH AND WE BOTH LIKE BLUE. I WANT TO WISH STRAY KIDS ALL THE VERY BEST IN THE WORLD FOR THEIR FUTURES AND MAY THEY STAY HEALTHY AND HAPPY FOR EVER. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 😊

[@143Straykids]

This is a very proud thing for Stays, seeing them like they r today now is such a reward for everyone. Straykids worked so hard at first got no views,then now is 4th time on billboard most streamed. Like… WOW WAY TO GO STRAYKIDS AND STAY ❤❤❤❤

[@StayDani82]

This was the PERFECT way to introducing SKZ. I started following shortly after Miroh. Their growth has been a world wind of a ride, nonetheless it has been amazing to watch and be apart of. Hands down 5-Star is my favorite album but God’s Menu will always be the ace in the pocket to their reintroduction/redebut as a 8 member group. Since becoming a Stay it has been the best decision of my life to follow Stray Kids. Their continued evolution of music is what makes me a Stay and their ever so charming personalities is what makes keeps me a Stay. Their ability to judge and trust their instincts about which tracks to put out always impress as they know their worth and value as well as understanding their audience. They truly are the pioneers of the Malatang Genre in Kpop. Stan Stray Kids they won’t disappoint.

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

5-star is soooo good

[@ROXELL]

I think the video timeline makes it confusing for anyone who doesn’t know much about skz and is trying to learn.Hyunjin’s hiatus was mentioned, then kingdom was mentioned after, with clips of Hyunjin in it, but Hyunjin was only in the first performance and was on a hiatus for the rest of the Kingdom show.

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

thanks for the feedback! I can definitely see how that could be a little confusing see Hyunjin immediately after hearing he was on hiatus...

[@ROXELL]

@@ThePurpleTeeJ No hate on the video though, it was a good one and informative.I’m a toddler stay so I do know some things but still a lot more to learn lol

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

there’s always more information out there. there’s a lot i don’t even know yet, i only really got invested in them early 2023

[@uswish.]

@@ThePurpleTeeJthen why as you making this video? 😭 talk about something you’re informed on, there’s people who understand stray kids’ timeline better than

[@kayannaj]

I'm new to Stray kids (K-Pop in general) and I found this video very helpful and informative so thank you for this. I hope to be a true Stay one day 😊 (even if I'm a little older than most 🫣)

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

glad you liked it! personally I feel anyone that likes stray kids is already a true stay, so don’t feel bad for being new

[@gladishernandez5102]

Hi! I´m a 49yo Stay from Mexico!! 🤗 Loyal to my boys since 2020 when I discovered them with God´s Menu ☺ Stray Kids are amazing, and I don´t think they will slow down any time soon 🤪 which makes me excited to see what they will release next. Thank you for this video, it is very well done 😉 you have a new subscriber now 😚

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

I'm happy to hear you really like Stray Kids and enjoyed the video too

[@chickennoodlesoop0320]

been a stay since debut and i still can't believe they're achieving more and more big things these days it makes me want to cry tears of joy, im so proud

[@rjt318]

I love stray kids, it pains me to see people comparing them to other groups of their generation because they lost a member and became stronger and went on to sell a lot of copies and become known worldwide. many groups that lose a member don't always do well after that whether its kpop or any genre. edit: the fact that they produce all their own music is insane as well, they are just amazing.

[@purplexblxssoms]

i ve known them since 2020 and they grw alot and im honestly so proud of them

[@Zealous_Commenter]

Personal favourite kpop group to date. I have never joined a fandom until I found SKZ. STAYing here for a long while, looking forward to their activities this year

[@cgage_01]

Like many others here, i am a 68 year young "Stay". i love these boys after watching their program showing how they were formed, and watching them grow since then how can anyone not become a loyal "Stay". I want to adopt them all as my grandsons, lol... I'm a Stay forever ❤

[@mugglepuff]

I love the little snippet of Kick It when you said "127"

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

haha yeah i couldn’t help myself when i saw how many noeasy sold

[@rustic_mango]

I thought they were huge from the start. I’ve never not loved every release.

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

they’re really good how could they not be big?!?

[@stayville-connections]

something to mention is yellow wood is a poem that chan was inspired by for the album!

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

never knew that! thanks for telling me

[@somkantaphone3542]

I love everything about stray kids 💗 💓

[@Seungmin.Isnt.Lying.]

I think they made history that no other kpop group have ever done I’m very proud to be part of this amazing fandom that will support skz for the rest of their and our lives.. I love them saurrr much and I feel bad that they weren’t receiving the recognization they deserve but I’m sure this depressing era paid of now that they have more than 16 million people who support them .. I’m 13 years old lots of love for stray kids from 🇯🇴 And thanks for the video that made me feel saur proud of them even more than ever before but still hurts to see them suffer from failure at the beginning 😭😭 I will love them forever and I will be standing to be part of this fandom for the rest of my life to make them grow bigger than ever .. they taught me lots of stuff ❤️❤️And I’m very grateful that I knew them and discovered them thanks again ✨💕😭🤌🏻

[@liviaoliveira81104]

muito bacana ver essa evolução deles ao longo dos anos, esse com certeza vai ser outro ano incrível para o grupo com eles sendo atração principal em festivais de vários lugares do mundo, além do lançamento de um novo álbum e da turnê! muito animada pra ver e viver tudo que espera o stray kids e stay nessa nova era!!! 🤍🧭

[@tgray601]

Hi, a true gen Xer here. I'm sure Stray Kids would be surprised to know they have a 50 year old Stay who loves, loves, loves their music! I was introduced to their music by Felix's voice on God's Menu on TikTok. I then began to search for other work on KZbin. I've been more than impressed by their songs and dance and proud to call myself a true Stay. Your video presentation was awesome, and I look forward to future ones😊

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

glad to have you here!

[@kazuu-kei]

The first time I watched something about Stray Kids, I was 10, they just had released the m/v My Pace and I liked it a lot. I'm a STAY since then and I'm so proud of them

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

you’ve really been with them a while!

[@kazuu-kei]

@@ThePurpleTeeJ yes, and I am very grateful for that! :)

[@Kpop_stan2009]

Yes I’m a stay for 3 years and they will release lose my breath soon I can’t wait 😜

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

so excited for it!!

[@pykng5695]

From one stay to another thank you for this docu production! I love StrayKids so much its not funny. 😂

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

glad you liked it!

[@RoseOhiri]

I'm a stay from Nigeria, I love the year 2022 & 2023 because in 2023 I became a stay after hearing their song Maniac and God's menu❤ I will always love stray kids till the end and I'm a 14yr old stay 👌❤

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

loveeee those songs

[@RoseOhiri]

Yeah me too Soo much, stray kids are also the ones who made me love K-pop and the culture and language. I can also speak Korean a little bit some of the basic phrase, also my lil sis who's 6 yr old loves stray kids cuz I do too including my class mates in Nigeria because I dance in class and some of them will always watch me or love to learn the dance skills 💖💖 In conclusion 저는 스트이 Forever 💖 even if I'm married 😍😍

[@vanessadelarosa5715]

Thx for this amazing video, from a Colombian stay

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

thanks for watching it!

[@mata_abuelas_300]

Hyunjin is the only i idol i know that was accused of bullying but didnt leave his group, im really happy he didnt leave

[@misaamane7425]

Lia from Itzy had accusations too but luckily didn't leave.

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

there was a lottttt of accusations popping up on various idols at that time. i’m glad he didn’t have to leave cause he’s such a big part of stray kids

[@mata_abuelas_300]

@@misaamane7425 Lia is back from the hiatus?

[@PB_1990]

Those bullying accusations were proven false, that's why Hyunjin was able to stay. But since bullying is a big issue in Korea, they immediately made him apologize even though nothing was proven yet, just to appease those who were asking for him to be taken out, and to take a leave while they investigate, and wait to let the issue die down. The fans kept emailing JYPE for months, asking for news about Hyunjin, how he was and when would he be able to return to SKZ, but the company refused to let the fans in on any news about Hyunjin. JYPE finally gave in when the Chinese fans said they would boycott SKZ if JYPE would continue to be silent about when, or even if, Hyunjin would be returning to the group. Since the Chinese fanbase of SKZ makes up a huge part of the market, within a week after making their threat of boycotting SKZ if Hyunjin was taken out, JYPE released the news that Hyunjin would finally be returning to SKZ. They released Mixtape:OH without revealing that Hyunjin was finally back and would be in the mv, and the fans were caught by surprise when they saw him ! I saw a compilation of these reaction videos to Mixtape:OH, and it was just so touching to see their stunned faces when Hyunjin appeared; they were cheering, crying, clapping their hands, even grown men! 😄 And taking a moment to compose themselves. 🥰😊 But jealous haters of Hyunjin continue to bring it up, especially since he is gaining so much attention and praise for his immense talents, and bagging all these lucrative deals with prestigious brands such as Versace, Cartier and Kilian perfumes. But his fans will continue to fight for him. 👍👍

[@PB_1990]

​@@mata_abuelas_300Mingyu of Seventeen was also accused of bullying, and was also proven innocent. 👍 And yes, I'm glad too that Hyunjin didn't cave in and was proven innocent. Can't imagine SKZ without him. 👍👍

[@caelisan]

New fan here, so this video is very helpful as a 'crash course' - thanks! :)

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

glad you liked it!

[@vanessadelarosa5715]

They've saved me everytime. I loe them so. Much

[@sophiav.k9008]

Thank you for making this video. It is very helpful. I’m a new stay. I saw a clip of “manic” on Instagram and I ended up falling in love with their music 😂❤ and I’ve gotten a bit into Kpop music. SKZ are so talented is amazing everything they have accomplished and are accomplishing 🎉😊

[@kiby9528]

i became a stay a few months before maxident came out, so it hasn’t been long but i’ve absorbed all the information abt them that i could in such a short time so it almost feels like i’ve been here forever LOL. skz was my gateway to kpop bc i’ve never rlly had any interest in kpop before, and i still have yet to find another group that leave a mark on me like they have 😵‍💫 thanks for the great video i always love relistening to their journey it makes me infinitely proud of them every time

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

that’s around when i got into them as well

[@uswish.]

Ok new fan are you like 15 lmao

[@rustic_mango]

Woojin was my favorite

[@riagabriela]

Hii🙋🏻‍♀️ am a new stay here, tbh i never really listen or follow kpop in general, but i recently bumped into Stray Kids and fell in love right away! I’m listening to their songs non stop for the past few months🎉 May i ask why do they not release songs like Want So Bad and Hold On? I love those songs so much but couldn’t find it on Spotify?🥲 Ohh and what an insightful video! Subscribedd❤️

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

glad to have you here! “Want So Bad” and “Hold On” are member project songs that are likely going to be released altogether on a compilation album called “SKZ-RECORD.” Stray Kids have done this before with the songs on their “SKZ-REPLAY” album in 2022. Hope this helps, it can be a little confusing that they have all these songs on KZbin and not spotify…

[@user-kw8xy9pd3x]

Am a biggggg stay A new follower Love you too ❤

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

thanks for subscribing! glad to have you here

[@user-wo1vn2yf1b]

독보적인 스트레이키즈❤ 사랑한다 많이많이

[@LeslieWoo1975]

I love this history breakdown. I just started listening to them in 2022, so I’m fairly new to the fandom. ❤ Thank you!

[@catandcaboodle6492]

I really like your video. I have only been a Stray Kids fan for a few monthe, so there's a lot I need to learn about this band still. Their music is just so infectious and I can't get it out of my head, I am always listening to them. They are so unique and don't sound like anybody else out there. Just subscribed! Looking forward to more of your videos

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

glad to have you as a new stay!

[@kareen.kimchitattoo]

I’m so proud to be STAY🥹💕 They grow so much 💕

[@user-uh1ed3fj5b]

Love how you spend your time and prepare a video like this I already know everything it is so refreshing to see this It feels very amazing to know that are kings have done so much for us😊

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

thanks! i’m glad you enjoyed watching it

[@wjx5081]

haha the thumbnail

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

seungmin looked so different lol

[@joythekyojin7880]

He’s adorable😅

[@twincitiesmnliving]

@@joythekyojin7880 yes he is! :-)

[@user-oj7tn2bo5h]

Tyank you so much for this video stray kids has been my favorite group and I,m really excited to learn more about them thus video has made me love them even more already so thank you

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

thanks for watching!

[@Miss_ESL]

New sub! My favourite era for them was NOEASY because that's when I found them and Thunderous will always hold a special place in my heart, but I love everything they've done and I'm super hyped for the upcoming CB and word tour!

[@yeewahevachui]

Since lm quite new to stray kids (since late Feb 2024) this is a very good summary for me thank you much.

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

glad it helped!

[@alison-pv4fk]

I can't tell you 😭😭 I am crying I was not in college I was in my drop year When skz was growing with thunderous It's been 3 years 😭😭😭 They are global stars and Just attended met Gala And yes I am a 2nd year college btech student 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

they’ve accomplished so much in 3 years!

[@Choi-yeji]

Im so excited to see

[@LeoSullivan-iw1jf]

Be honest. We clicked because of the Seungmin thumbnail 😭

[@G.Lollie]

Amazing factual then and now video. Thank you ❤

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

thanks for watching it!

[@OpeoluwaHammond]

STRAY KIDZ EVERYWHERE ALL AROUND THE WORLD 🌎 ❤

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

you make stray kids stay!

[@thebilliexojean]

I’ve been a Stay since November 2022, so I’m a baby 😅 I really enjoyed this video. I’ve seen SKZ live March ‘23 and hope to again this year. Also went to Global Citizen Fest in NYC for 3Racha! 🥰 I’m an international stay in the states. 🫶🏽💚

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

ooo i’m so jealous that you’ve seen them…

[@thebilliexojean]

@@ThePurpleTeeJ I feel very lucky 🥹 I hope every Stay around the world gets to see them live at least ONCE. It is so incredibly surreal and special - they are everything you think they are and MORE 💜 As a performer myself, I have immense love and respect for them 🫡

[@littlefoot8805]

I really appreciate your video, it clear up some questions that ive google in this short little video. Sadly i did not become a stay until god menu but once i did i watch the entire kingdom series that i had never heard of. Stray kids open the door to kpop for me and i loved seeing their evolution in this video. Living in the USA i only ever heard of BTS and black pink but i would just add their songs to a playlist and keep it moving. But once I discovered stray kids I found myself in a whole new world and had to know everything about them. I subscribed to your channel and can't wait for more content ❤❤❤.

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

glad to hear you enjoyed the video!

[@calebcrosney6541]

Top notch video👌👌

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

thank you!!

[@itsm3l12]

I was 12, when they debuted?👀

[@ROXELL]

Thanks for the video! I’m hoping for another album with songs not on Apple Music like Seungmin’s Perfum, Eternity, Long For you, etc. I don’t have a favorite era or album, but my favorite songs are Easy and Item

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

LOVE easy and item they've got great raps in them

[@ROXELL]

@@ThePurpleTeeJ Perfume* Id also love the mix of Side Effects & God’s Menu from Kingdom and their cover of I’ll Be Your Man.Oh and dudududu

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

those are good ones

[@girlbossqueen7]

i really don’t believe hyunjin bullied that girl, he went to an all boys school😂

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

there’s a lot of information pointing at the accusations being false and the company only classified him as being on hiatus so the accusations would die down…

[@ElizabethlovesKpop]

JayWhyPee 😂

[@angelynlingat1735]

❤❤❤

[@suekennedy1595]

This came up on my algorithm and I loved it and subscribed you have a very nice voice to listen too.

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

thanks!

[@jasmine-yr7jt]

MY FAV YEAR IS 2022

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

SAMEEEEE i love the contrast of oddinary to maxident as well as the general vibe from stray kids then was so fun

[@jasmine-yr7jt]

@@ThePurpleTeeJ my fav albums

[@ATM05867]

You forgot about the Charlie Puth collab that’s coming next week

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

most of the script was written early february! i did however put a small note in the pinned comment ❤️

[@ATM05867]

@@ThePurpleTeeJ ok

[@Lanaa671]

Fr

[@Wowwwwwwwwww460]

Can u do one from there step out 2024 like what the have posted form it or what is coming from it plz or can someone tell me if they have 👏👏

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

they mention a third world tour, one album, a special album, 8 skz-player releases, and a pop up store in seoul and busan

[@Wowwwwwwwwww460]

@@ThePurpleTeeJ wait I’m so sorry thank you for telling me but what you told me it’s all done and it’s all released??

[@-xeonmoon-4635]

4:20 Stray Kittens?? 🤔

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

LOL kinda sounds like that

[@user-cg2uu8ok1i]

The thumbnail confused me tho. Why his picture is on "Stray kids music evolution" thumbnail ahaha I thought it was Seungmin's evolution ahah. My handsome Seungminnie, he was always handsome.

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

lol he looked very different though

[@jennalol246]

12:15 (just a checkpoint lol)

[@Hanwoni-vk8xn]

In life was made on hans birthday that’s crazy

[@esidhe]

Released on his birthday.

[@vidiaparamaatmaseeker2130]

Pager originally not Internet.

[@SKZWORLD_DOMINATON._.]

Is it just me or is everyone here old like I’m only 16 💀😭

[@user-jj7jn5qc1v]

No youre Not alone i am here too 🫰

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

lol don’t worry the age range is still pretty diverse. it’s just they’re commenting a little more than the rest

[@gouroudesananas8154]

you didn't cover their japanese album releases (all in, TOP, scar, circus, the sound, super bowl) also a little mistake in the chronology: the first episode of kingdom was before hyunjin hiatus and the show stopped before he came back. they presented their song wolfgang on the last episode which was feature in their next album noeasy. mixtape oh was release on the day hyunjin came back from hyatus.

[@gouroudesananas8154]

I'll be your man wasn't their most notable performance on kingdom it was god's ddu du ddu du (the performance video on mnet yt channel which since then was taken down had more than 30M views) thanks to ryan reynolds shout out made a lot of stays join the fandom and tune in for their next comeback "noeasy"

[@khplaylistyt9729]

Sadly, there seems to be no evolution im their music

[@vidiaparamaatmaseeker2130]

47 year old mother of two. Rock chick. 🤘🇹🇹 Discovered Skz in February 2023 when they wandered across my KZbin shorts feed. Felix Effect.😈🧝‍♀️ Became a Stay shortly thereafter. Minsung is my guilty pleasure though I think I know that it really isn't my business if it is true or not. Bias? That changes from one day to the next, so... OT8. They all bring me joy and make me proud. 🙃💙💛🤍🤟 I respect the he he'll out of their work ethic. And despise those who claim to be fans but don't respect personal boundaries or pit/compare one member against/to another or get upset when the members don't conform to their ideas/ideals. Also those people who like to define what a "real stay" is.... they suck.😏 Apparently if I don't know everything they know, then I must not be true. Steups.🙊🙉🙈 Bitches, even if I only heard 5 songs you do not get to define our relationship/status.😅 Also kpop fandoms scare me. ... Though I can feel how easily one can become overzealous. 😂 Peace ✌.

[@ThePurpleTeeJ]

i agree. i think it’s weird people try to say whether or not you’re a “true stay” or not. as long as you like stray kids, i think you’re as true of a stay as you can be

[@treanna8746]

The "Felix Effect" lol...yup got me too I never stood a chance 😂