Stray Kids have solidified their status as leading figures in K-pop by sweeping four awards, including the Grand Prize, at the 2025 K World Dream Awards.

At the ceremony held on the 21st at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul, Stray Kids were honored with the 'K World Dream Best Artist Award', clinching the Grand Prize for this year's event.

In addition to the Grand Prize, the group took home the 'K World Dream Group Popularity Award', the 'K World Dream Main Award', and the 'K World Class Award', underscoring their widespread influence and popularity with a total of four wins.

Expressing their gratitude, Stray Kids shared in their acceptance speech, "We are genuinely thankful to receive such a meaningful award. As we begin our comeback activities, receiving this great award and so much support from STAY (the official fandom) gives us strength and motivation to create wonderful memories. This past year has felt like a dream as we've received immense love from STAYs around the world, and thanks to your incredible support, we will stay positive and keep building meaningful achievements for the rest of the year. We love you."

Onstage at the awards, Stray Kids brought down the house with high-energy performances of the title track “Chk Chk Boom” from their mini album 'ATE' and “Walkin On Water,” the title track from 'SKZHOP HIPTAPE'—an album that topped the US Billboard 200 for six consecutive weeks. Their electrifying stage presence and remarkable live vocals once again affirmed their reputation as performance powerhouses in the K-pop industry.

On August 22, Stray Kids make a much-anticipated return with the release of their fourth full-length album, ‘KARMA’. As a self-producing group, the members have contributed to the production of every track since their debut song “District 9,” and they participated in all eleven tracks on ‘KARMA’ as well, fully infusing the album with the group’s signature style. The album portrays their journey of forging their own path amid external scrutiny and inner turmoil, told through an array of different musical genres.

The title track “CEREMONY” blends trap EDM with Baile funk rhythms and delivers a message of celebrating success achieved through perseverance and hard work, as well as the journey taken to reach that point.

Having recently concluded a record-breaking world tour, Stray Kids are expected to capture the attention of global music fans yet again with this latest comeback.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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