Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience (2026) Movie Script
1
Are you ready?
What's up? What's up?
I have a question. Have you been
to one of our concerts?
Ready!
Dominating places that we
haven't been to with our music
sounds pretty fun, no?
Stray Kids.
Good morning.
Hee!
Well,
it's our first stadium tour.
It's just, how you say it,
the scale has grown so much.
It hasn't been an easy journey.
How can we create a concert
that feels new and fresh
for the fans?
That was our biggest concern.
The part
we focused most on was:
can we really showcase the
true strength of Stray Kids?
Lee Know:
First and foremost was
whether STAY
will enjoy the show.
We kept adjusting things
as the tour went on.
We always want to show
the best version of ourselves.
Man :
One, two, three, four.
Changbin :
We wanted to enjoy the stage
like real rock stars,
and if that energy and synergy
could travel through the music,
then even the fans
sitting far away,
who can barely see us, like
the size of a fingernail,
would still be able
to feel it.
That's what
we really focused on.
The coolness of the outdoor air
and the heat of the crowd
created such
an unforgettable atmosphere.
It makes this tour
feel even more special,
especially since we're visiting
so many new countries.
Meeting so many STAYs,
in so many countries,
states, cities,
I'm just very grateful,
because they're the fans
who truly support us from afar.
Hyunjin :
It feels like we're living
the exact days
we used to dream about.
Whoo-hoo!
The message
of this tour is clear:
We've made it this far.
It's a strong statement
that Stray Kids are ready
to take over the world.
Bang Chan :
We're here
to show them
a great performance.
Let's show them
what they really came for.
Yeah! Let's go!
LA, make some noise!
What's up, LA?
- Yes, sir. Yes, sir.
- Yes, sir
How are you guys feeling?
You guys feeling good?
Alrighty. Hello, everyone.
We are...
Stray Kids!
Whoo!
Um, I think it's been
at least two years
since our last visit here in LA.
Am I right?
- Uh-huh.
- Uh-huh.
- Uh-huh.
- It's around there.
But it's great
to meet you guys once again.
Um, quick question.
Hands up if you have been
to a Stray Kids concert before.
Whoo!
That's a lot.
That's a lot of hands.
Hands up
if this is your first time.
Oh...
- Whoo!
- Good to see you.
Nice to meet you.
Welcome, welcome.
Everyone is welcome here.
This is like
our own little home.
So do whatever you want.
We don't give... We don't care.
'Cause we don't give a...
-Fuck!
- Oh, yeah. I love this one.
I love, I love
when you guys say that.
Yes, sir.
Anyway, um,
so we have kick-started off
our third world tour,
and it is called dominATE.
dominATE.
There is so many of you,
I don't know
where to put my eyes at.
Hello, everyone over there.
You can see so many
up the ceiling.
- Hello, everyone.
- Hello.
- We see every single one.
- You guys can see us, right?
You guys can see us, right?
I mean, we're pretty big, but...
Yeah.
- Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
- We're pretty big.
I don't know.
LA, LA, LA.
One more question.
Are you ready?
- "District 9!" Let's go.
- Let's go!
Whoa!
LA, make some noise!
People get surprised
because the way I look
and the way I sound
is very different.
Un, deux, trois, run...
Maniac...
It's very spicy.
Oh, my God!
Thank you.
As much as people
do get surprised,
I'm just glad that I can
just receive their curiosity.
When people hear my voice,
I hope that they can feel
a sense of comfort...
whether it's singing,
rapping, narrating, talking.
I always hope that I can reach
out to the people or to fans.
I just wanna be someone
who can always give
that sense of comfort
to anyone.
Hello. We are now on our way
to the stadium.
And as you can hear,
the STAYs are waiting for us.
Can't wait.
Just kidding.
It's Felix. It's Felix.
We're here to see
the Stray Kids concert.
This is all for her.
There are so many fans
and so many other people
that go through
so much hardship,
and I know they'll go through
so much more than me.
Uh, as I know that,
I try to put everyone else first
instead of myself.
I think back
when I was like 18.
I left school
to pursue this career.
It was a huge step.
Sacrificed a lot to get up
to this point in life.
There are definitely times
where, you know,
I did feel like
I was losing a sense
of who I am, of who I was.
And it did hit me, you know,
why am I really here?
This journey
that I chose to take on
ever since I was little,
but now that
I've achieved it...
why am I still doing it?
I did so many things
to find that answer.
And I think it was really hard
to... find it.
And I was lost.
Yeah, I was lost for...
for quite some time.
And that's just the dark side
that not many people...
actually, that no one knows.
You have to
help yourself out first
in order to help others, right?
Felix : So, yeah, I
try to be that sense of light.
Even though I'm the most
emotional in the team,
I always remind myself,
in the end,
what is my job,
what is my purpose,
what is my, um, mission?
At a time like this,
people still need to see
that sense of light,
and no matter where there is
so much darkness, you know,
I do the best I can to spark
some light in them, you know,
to be the light
for everyone else.
And people need
to have that, you know,
that sense of, uh, love,
and I do the best I can.
And if they truly love me back,
you know,
they'll understand what it is
that I go through.
All good. Yeah, it was good.
Ooh!
LA, make some noise!
LA, are you ready? Let's go.
Han : It's hard
to put all my emotions
into one word.
They are overwhelmingly
positive feelings.
I still don't
consider myself a famous person.
During my debut,
I never imagined
something like this
would happen.
But it is happening to me
in real life now.
The world is watching...
the world is watching us.
To cover the energy
of ten thousand, thirty, forty,
or fifty thousand people
requires so much more
than just a usual mentality.
So at backstage, where it's
dark and you can't see anyone,
I hype myself up
and tell myself over and over,
"I'm gonna kill it today."
I create a crazy persona
within myself
to bring energy to the stage.
Stray Kids' Han
and the person Han Jisung,
those two personas
should have been separated
from the beginning,
but there was a time
when they weren't.
I've lived without
separating the persona,
which confused me.
I think I was too young with my
ego not being fully developed,
and living this life, there
was a lot of unfamiliarity,
a lot of things that were
scary and frightening.
So, when I had a hard time
handling all these situations,
the members would
sometimes get angry at me.
But they also gave me
real and truthful advice.
I really benefited
from our members.
I found a lot of inner peace,
a boost of inner strength.
I'm the polar opposite
of a perfectionist.
I'm usually the one who makes
a lot of small mistakes,
including
in the choreography.
Whenever I try to be
more perfect
and force myself
not to make mistakes,
everything just gets
erased from my memory.
I have that weird symptom,
so I am not a perfectionist.
I'm just a guy
who really enjoys the moment.
Just being myself
brings such joy.
And I know
it takes a lot of courage
to live the way you want,
and it requires a lot of effort
to live that way.
I think when I was younger,
I had a goal
where I believed I would be
happy and successful
when I reached
a certain point.
But now if I reach
the highest goal
I have set for myself
and maintain that level,
that's when I feel I have
succeeded, not just hit it once.
As for the biggest insecurity,
like the saying,
"You lose something precious
when you become so used to it,"
I would be scared of becoming
used to the spotlight,
this situation,
the cheers, and the love.
Even now,
I feel I'm still living
in my imagination or a dream.
What's up?
Everybody, sing!
Are you guys ready?
Boom!
It's definitely
not working today.
Wake up. Wake up, my baby.
Boom!
Ah! Boom, boom, boom
Gotta kick it
Boom,
boom, boom, gotta kick it
Boom, boom, boom, gotta kick,
kick, kick, kick, kick, kick
Everybody sing it.
Boom, boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom
- It's not working.
- I'll try it.
- Okay, I.N, you try.
- Okay.
Um, what is the problem?
I think we need your help.
Will you guys help us?
Really?
Let's try.
Ba-ra-ba-bam
I'm runnin' until the end
Ba-ra-ba-bam
Get out of my way
-Sing!
- Ba-ra-ba-bam
I'm runnin' until the end
Ba-ra-ba-bam
Get out of my way
- Ah, not bad, not bad.
- Not yet. Not yet. More louder!
Ba-ra-ba-bam
I'm burnin' until the end
Ba-ra-ba-bam
Get out of my way
-Sing!
- Ba-ra-ba-bam
I'm burnin' until the end
Ba-ra-ba-bam
Get out of my way
Okay, let's try one more time.
- Choo!
- Bam!
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
Hi. I'm the youngest
member of Stray Kids, I.N.
In Stray Kids, the youngest guy
is the true power.
Maybe they already know?
When we first started,
I still remember our very first
performance on TV.
I couldn't find the cameras.
I didn't know what face
I was making,
and I didn't know
how to interact with the fans.
Honestly, I am such
an overthinker. I'm sensitive.
I don't show it often,
but I'm a little sensitive
about small things.
I never show this outside.
I always try to be optimistic.
I'm the youngest, I.N. Whoo!
My source of
confidence is my fandom, STAY.
I get a lot of encouragement
from their support.
And the world tour now
is my first time performing
in front of so many people.
This tour
was truly unimaginable.
I am incredibly happy
and proud of it.
It's amazing to see
how fans can sing along,
regardless of language.
I am always moved
when I see them
sing along with us in unison,
as I feel their big love.
I am so thankful
that so many people love us.
I think I've learned
to love myself
the way these fans love me.
I always feel that our members
are truly amazing,
mainly because, despite
their exceptional talent,
they still think
they are not good enough.
They always find ways
to improve.
I learned from them
and motivate myself
to continue improving.
I want to be an artist
loved by the entire world.
Right now, I have so many fans
cheering for me.
Stray Kids' I.N
will always exist,
but will the fandom, STAY,
be with us forever?
That thought scares me.
To be honest, I don't believe
this moment will last forever,
even though I am trying hard
to make it last,
and I will keep trying.
I just want to cherish
the moment of touring,
connecting with fans
through music.
Hey, yo, LA. Look around.
This is your moment.
You showed up.
You brought the fire.
When it's all over,
don't forget,
your name's written
all over this night.
Initially, it started
from the pure joy of the craft.
I can only stick with something
if it's fun,
so, for me, enjoying it
is the important part.
During our debut days,
I always felt rushed
and unprepared,
like no matter how much
I practiced, it wasn't enough.
I constantly felt overwhelmed
with anxiety.
I haven't checked
this dance part.
I thought I'd get shy
in front of a big crowd,
but, surprisingly,
the bigger the crowd,
the more confident I felt.
This is our biggest concert
since debut,
and I'm so happy
for the opportunity
to see all the STAY
around the world.
Every country has
its own vibe and energy,
and that uniqueness is what
makes it all so exciting.
Sometimes I wonder, what
makes people like us so much?
It still feels surreal.
Honestly, being famous
is just a label.
When I walk around in Korea,
no one recognizes me.
So I don't really
feel the fame.
I still feel like
the same old me.
One-man show.
Lee Know :
I don't think people are moved
just by the sound of my voice,
but rather by the message
of the song I'm singing.
So I always try to voice
the meaning of the song
and hope the message
really connects with the fans.
Is that too "T"
of an answer?
Lee Know:
I really admire my members.
No matter how busy we are,
they're still writing songs
and creating.
So much respect for them.
We've built up so much trust
over the years
that our hearts connect.
We can understand each other
without saying a word.
Whenever things get tough,
I just remind myself
why I started all this
and what has kept me going.
If future K-pop artists
ever say,
"I wanted to become an idol
because of Stray Kids,"
I think that would mean
the world to me.
Just like how I became one
after looking up
to the idols I admired.
There are times
when I get burnt out, of course.
I think I feel it the most
when I am preparing
for the next album.
To make a good album, we need
to come up with good songs.
But when I can't think of
melodic symbols or inspiration,
it's frustrating,
and I feel burnt out,
thinking,
is this my limitation?
Okay, I think it'll sound better
if it sounded a bit fuller.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Stay on beat with the rhythm.
Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam!
- Just stay on the beat.
- Okay.
I think the members and STAY
make me that way.
Being a member of Stray Kids
comes with a responsibility
with the role that I have,
so that gives me the motivation
and makes me become
a more earnest, diligent person.
It would be a lie
if I said there's no pressure.
But I try to enjoy
that pressure as much as I can.
I never want to show
the weak side of me on stage
or in any of our content.
I think it's because I don't
want to see myself break down.
I think I just became
that person.
I was always afraid of
slowing down or falling behind.
I really don't like
that kind of lifestyle.
So I always put pressure
on myself and the members
to just constantly
go forward, do more.
I was definitely
that kind of person.
Today
my voice condition is very good.
So I will...
I will break your stage.
I practiced so hard.
So, look forward to it.
Let's go, let's go,
let's go, let's go.
But recently...
I started to think
maybe slowing down for a second
is necessary.
On stage, that might keep
Stray Kids more healthy.
I show a dark and powerful,
just strong image overall,
but I'm also one of the members
with brighter energy.
Melbourne show. dominATE.
But, unlike what people think,
when I am alone,
I am really quiet.
I'm actually pretty laid back.
There might be
a sensitive side of myself
that is different from the
strong image that I portray.
And there's also
an emotional part of me,
but I don't see that
as being weak.
I might be shining on stage,
but the person I am
hasn't changed at all.
I'm just same old Changbin.
Stray Kids Changbin
is who I am.
I used to think the only
strength that can move me
was myself
and myself alone,
and that I am the only one
that can handle
the pressure and endure.
But I realized I get strength
from people around me as well.
Last show, Changbin.
Last show. Let's do this.
- Fighting.
- Fighting.
- Forza. Forza.
- Forza.
Changbin :
I'm thankful for those
who listen to our music,
understand us
and give comfort to us.
I am also thankful
that there are people
who get comfort
through our music.
In front of STAY,
when they hear my voice,
I want them
to feel the resonance,
just like
the emotional feeling I get
when I hear STAY
singing along to our song.
I hope they are moved
by my voice
as much as I'm moved
by theirs.
It makes me think again that
"This is the power of music!"
I think more and more
about the thoughts, emotions
and comfort people would have
when listening to our music.
I always think I have to
show my best every time.
I don't want to let them down.
Whoo!
One more time!
Louder.
Put your hands up!
Put your hands in the air.
Everybody.
So cover me now...
LA, sing together.
Now
Now...
One more time, together.
Now
Whoo! Yes, sir.
When I am not prepared
or haven't practiced
hard enough,
the stress level of making
a mistake is very high.
So before I leave
for a concert overseas,
I train to be 100% ready.
I am... done
with the group choreo practice.
And now going
straight to my guitar lesson.
There's always pressure,
and I know my role is big.
I try to prepare
through continuous practice
and by believing in myself.
I try to sleep regularly
during the tour.
There is a limit to the human
body, so when I'm tired,
my throat closes up or the
sound doesn't come out right.
I invest a lot in sleep
during the tour
so that I can fully recover
my body and mind
to perform at my best
in front of the audience.
One, two, three!
Okay, we're still in the process
of making our performance.
I thought I wouldn't be able
to recover if I fall apart,
so instead of falling apart
and being down,
I didn't give myself a choice
but forced myself to
practice more or train harder.
I was very anxious
about going up to perform.
Even after rehearsing with the
members, I stayed afterward.
Last VIP sound check.
I'll do my best until the end.
I know this opportunity
is not to be taken for granted
and should be held
with responsibility.
With so many people
coming to our concert,
I want to give every fan
at the concert
satisfaction when they go home.
I tried my best to hold up
my end of the performance.
Performing on a huge stage,
like at an outdoor festival,
with the crowd bouncing to
our music and their hands up,
is the image of a singer
that I have dreamt about.
Throughout our stadium tour,
there were overlapping scenes.
It's so similar
to what I've been dreaming of.
When I'm on stage
with the members,
I realize how happy
and sincere I am
about this job that I have.
Ever since I was young,
I could feel the strength
of music as being powerful,
and its presence must live on.
I want to preserve music
and believe it's my role
to immerse people in it.
Music is my life.
All right, I think it's time
to warm up again. Uh...
Just gonna check, uh...
LA, can we have
all your hands up?
Okay.
Can we have two hands up?
Okay. Beautiful.
I think we're okay to move on.
Band members, are you ready?
Stray Kids, are you ready?
Yes, sir!
STAY, are you ready?
Yes, sir.
- Yes, sir.
- I said...
STAY, are you ready?
'Cause we don't give a...
-Okay.
- Ow!
Let's go!
Hands up, everyone.
Put your hands up!
You ready?
Yeah.
- Yeah, let's go.
- LA, are you ready?
You ready?
Let's go! Let's go!
Sing it!
Everybody, sing it!
Sing!
Hyunjin :
When I think of myself,
how I am on stage
is the side of myself
that I consider most important.
So if someone asked who I am,
I'd just tell them
to watch me perform.
Dancing itself
has become my job.
It's the best way to express
what I want to show
from deep inside.
And even though
I haven't spent
a majority
of my life dancing...
I use dance a lot to express
things I can't put into words.
I love getting lost on stage.
When I'm truly immersed,
some moves come out naturally
and they show
the brighter side of me.
As for my art,
it is just another way
of expressing myself.
So the title is,
"Since There's No Nail Art,
I Used Stickers and Glue."
But dance is what made me
who I am today,
so it means a lot to me.
It's how I express
my inner self.
Now, RedLightz.
Oh, yes.
Our unit's new stage
is coming up.
- "ESCAPE."
- Yes.
We're preparing for it.
- We're going to rehearse.
- Yep.
I'm sure everyone has
at least one bruise
or loneliness
that they don't want
to show others.
And in this world, hiding that
feels like the norm.
I also have bruises and worries
I want to hide.
My biggest fear is
that those insecurities
will get exposed to the public.
I'm scared of being caught
showing that part of me.
I guess I never really wanted
to be super famous.
I just wanted
to live my life with STAY.
I started to show
my true self to STAY.
And naturally it led
to more people liking us.
"A wounded blade of grass
smells sweeter."
I first heard this phrase
in 2018,
and it still pushes me forward
to this day.
It felt like it came
during a time
when I was trying
to understand myself.
Like it was telling me
to hang in there.
There are people that support
the wounded blade of grass,
and that's the reason I exist.
And through that,
I gained strength to live on.
Yes, sir.
I just want to
enjoy the ride while I'm here.
Because, in the end, it's only
the good memories that remain.
The hard parts
just fade on their own.
Let's go!
Let's go!
What's up?
- What's up?
- What's up?
Ow!
Let's go!
- Okay. I like it.
- Oh, yes.
I like it, sir.
What's up?
What's up, LA?
- Let's sing. Let's go!
- Let's go!
Everybody, sing!
Sing it louder!
You ready? Let's go!
Put your hands up!
Put your hands up!
You ready? Let's go!
Let's go, yeah.
We're all champions, huh?
Hands up if you're a champion!
Let's go!
Let's go.
You ready, LA?
Bang Chan: For some reason,
I don't have an off button.
I'm always on.
Whether it's music or
whether it's, you know,
the awareness
of the other members.
Yeah, I'm always on.
- You all right?
- Yeah.
Bang Chan is here.
And I am known
as the leader of Stray Kids.
Thank you, Bang Chan,
for always
leading the team well.
I didn't really do much.
But I think out of
all the roles I have to do,
the main role would be
taking care of the kids,
and also to be in charge
of most of our music.
Man :
Hey, Bang Chan, my king!
- You are the king of SKZ world.
- Am I the king?
Director :
Do you feel pressure
to always be strong
for the others?
Yes.
Go! Go, go, go, go, go.
Go, go, go, go.
I mean, I feel pressure
in a lot of things.
Because I need to be the one
that, you know, represents.
The pressure hits hard
all the time.
Which is probably why
I'm always on.
I'll be honest,
there's been a lot of times
where I would, uh... explode,
because I'm like the type
to hold in
everything that's going on,
whether it's work,
or the members,
or just personal stuff.
I try my best to hold it in,
but without even me knowing,
that would, like, explode
and then everyone be like, okay,
something happened to him.
Luckily, I have the members
that really help me
get through those times.
Bang Chan :
Thinking too much might be
one of my biggest insecurities.
I know that that's a fact,
but I keep doing it.
I'm a hider, not a show-er.
I think these days
people have been able to see
my more vulnerable sides,
especially the members.
I've been showing them
how I really feel.
I've been very, very honest
with them.
STAY,
shall I tell you a good TMI?
After the song ended.
Bang Chan :
Before now,
I would still try to hide it
from the members
because I wanted to be
that strong, dependent leader
that I should be.
If I'm gonna be
the leader of Stray Kids,
might as well be
the leader of STAY as well.
They could be like, huh,
that's our leader, you know.
He's here
to protect us.
I think one of
the most memorable sentences
that STAYs would tell me that
I remember the most would be,
"Your music saved my life."
I'm really grateful
that I could help out
people in need through music.
To know that there's
so many people out there
that get courage, strength
and inspiration
for their own lives as well,
through our music,
or each and every one
of our members' personalities,
what we think,
that really motivates us
to do even more in the future.
- Let's go
- Seattle.
Bang Chan: Right now
I'm having so much fun,
being able to see
how far we can run.
But we're in this together
with STAYs as well.
If it wasn't for you guys,
we would not be here.
I would be not be in front
of this blue screen, legit.
And I know that for a fact,
so, thank you.
Beautiful. "Stray Kids."
- Let's go!
- Go!
LA, sing!
Sing!
One more time!
Sing, all of you!
- That's crazy.
- Hey yo.
Whoo!
Are you guys okay
with ending it here?
- We can end it here? No?
- Band member: No. No.
- Or should we do one more?
- Yeah.
One more?
One more.
All right. Oh, this one, we're
gonna need STAY's help again.
But, um, are you guys
willing to...
Are you guys okay
with jumping up and down?
-Yes!
- Are you sure?
Because we want everyone here
to jump up and down with us.
We want SoFi Stadium to shake!
Are you guys ready?
STAY. I said are you ready?
I said are you ready?
Let's go!
- "MIROH!" Let's go!
- Let's go.
Let's go!
Let's go!
LA!
One, two, three!
One, two, three!
Let's go!
One, two, three!
Thank you, LA!
Time to party!
- Whoo!
- Whoo!
Hey, hey.
Thank you, guys.
Everybody!
Stray Kids, world domination!
Whoo!
Oh, yeah.
Hey, hey.
Hey, hey.
Bang Chan: STAY, can we have
another big round of applause
for our Stray Kids
band members!
And can we have
another grand applause
to the Stray Kids dance team!
All right, STAY.
We'll see you guys next time.
Thank you for today. Thank you!
- Everybody!
- Stray Kids!
Stray Kids, world domination!
Everybody!
Let's go!
- Whoa!
- Yes, sir!
Thank you, guys.
Whoo!
Love you.
Stray Kids, world domination!
- STAY, thank you so much.
- Stray Kids! Stray Kids!
- Thank you.
- Stray Kids! Stray Kids!
Stray Kids! Stray Kids!
Stray Kids!
Stray Kids! Stray Kids!
Stray Kids! Stray Kids!
Stray Kids! Stray Kids!
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!
LA, thank you so much!
STAY, thank you so much.
- Bye-bye.
- See you, guys.
Parents, thank you so much!
Thank you!
Thank you!
All I do is win, win, win,
no matter what
Da, da, da, da, da
Go up!
Are you ready?
What's up? What's up?
I have a question. Have you been
to one of our concerts?
Ready!
Dominating places that we
haven't been to with our music
sounds pretty fun, no?
Stray Kids.
Good morning.
Hee!
Well,
it's our first stadium tour.
It's just, how you say it,
the scale has grown so much.
It hasn't been an easy journey.
How can we create a concert
that feels new and fresh
for the fans?
That was our biggest concern.
The part
we focused most on was:
can we really showcase the
true strength of Stray Kids?
Lee Know:
First and foremost was
whether STAY
will enjoy the show.
We kept adjusting things
as the tour went on.
We always want to show
the best version of ourselves.
Man :
One, two, three, four.
Changbin :
We wanted to enjoy the stage
like real rock stars,
and if that energy and synergy
could travel through the music,
then even the fans
sitting far away,
who can barely see us, like
the size of a fingernail,
would still be able
to feel it.
That's what
we really focused on.
The coolness of the outdoor air
and the heat of the crowd
created such
an unforgettable atmosphere.
It makes this tour
feel even more special,
especially since we're visiting
so many new countries.
Meeting so many STAYs,
in so many countries,
states, cities,
I'm just very grateful,
because they're the fans
who truly support us from afar.
Hyunjin :
It feels like we're living
the exact days
we used to dream about.
Whoo-hoo!
The message
of this tour is clear:
We've made it this far.
It's a strong statement
that Stray Kids are ready
to take over the world.
Bang Chan :
We're here
to show them
a great performance.
Let's show them
what they really came for.
Yeah! Let's go!
LA, make some noise!
What's up, LA?
- Yes, sir. Yes, sir.
- Yes, sir
How are you guys feeling?
You guys feeling good?
Alrighty. Hello, everyone.
We are...
Stray Kids!
Whoo!
Um, I think it's been
at least two years
since our last visit here in LA.
Am I right?
- Uh-huh.
- Uh-huh.
- Uh-huh.
- It's around there.
But it's great
to meet you guys once again.
Um, quick question.
Hands up if you have been
to a Stray Kids concert before.
Whoo!
That's a lot.
That's a lot of hands.
Hands up
if this is your first time.
Oh...
- Whoo!
- Good to see you.
Nice to meet you.
Welcome, welcome.
Everyone is welcome here.
This is like
our own little home.
So do whatever you want.
We don't give... We don't care.
'Cause we don't give a...
-Fuck!
- Oh, yeah. I love this one.
I love, I love
when you guys say that.
Yes, sir.
Anyway, um,
so we have kick-started off
our third world tour,
and it is called dominATE.
dominATE.
There is so many of you,
I don't know
where to put my eyes at.
Hello, everyone over there.
You can see so many
up the ceiling.
- Hello, everyone.
- Hello.
- We see every single one.
- You guys can see us, right?
You guys can see us, right?
I mean, we're pretty big, but...
Yeah.
- Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
- We're pretty big.
I don't know.
LA, LA, LA.
One more question.
Are you ready?
- "District 9!" Let's go.
- Let's go!
Whoa!
LA, make some noise!
People get surprised
because the way I look
and the way I sound
is very different.
Un, deux, trois, run...
Maniac...
It's very spicy.
Oh, my God!
Thank you.
As much as people
do get surprised,
I'm just glad that I can
just receive their curiosity.
When people hear my voice,
I hope that they can feel
a sense of comfort...
whether it's singing,
rapping, narrating, talking.
I always hope that I can reach
out to the people or to fans.
I just wanna be someone
who can always give
that sense of comfort
to anyone.
Hello. We are now on our way
to the stadium.
And as you can hear,
the STAYs are waiting for us.
Can't wait.
Just kidding.
It's Felix. It's Felix.
We're here to see
the Stray Kids concert.
This is all for her.
There are so many fans
and so many other people
that go through
so much hardship,
and I know they'll go through
so much more than me.
Uh, as I know that,
I try to put everyone else first
instead of myself.
I think back
when I was like 18.
I left school
to pursue this career.
It was a huge step.
Sacrificed a lot to get up
to this point in life.
There are definitely times
where, you know,
I did feel like
I was losing a sense
of who I am, of who I was.
And it did hit me, you know,
why am I really here?
This journey
that I chose to take on
ever since I was little,
but now that
I've achieved it...
why am I still doing it?
I did so many things
to find that answer.
And I think it was really hard
to... find it.
And I was lost.
Yeah, I was lost for...
for quite some time.
And that's just the dark side
that not many people...
actually, that no one knows.
You have to
help yourself out first
in order to help others, right?
Felix : So, yeah, I
try to be that sense of light.
Even though I'm the most
emotional in the team,
I always remind myself,
in the end,
what is my job,
what is my purpose,
what is my, um, mission?
At a time like this,
people still need to see
that sense of light,
and no matter where there is
so much darkness, you know,
I do the best I can to spark
some light in them, you know,
to be the light
for everyone else.
And people need
to have that, you know,
that sense of, uh, love,
and I do the best I can.
And if they truly love me back,
you know,
they'll understand what it is
that I go through.
All good. Yeah, it was good.
Ooh!
LA, make some noise!
LA, are you ready? Let's go.
Han : It's hard
to put all my emotions
into one word.
They are overwhelmingly
positive feelings.
I still don't
consider myself a famous person.
During my debut,
I never imagined
something like this
would happen.
But it is happening to me
in real life now.
The world is watching...
the world is watching us.
To cover the energy
of ten thousand, thirty, forty,
or fifty thousand people
requires so much more
than just a usual mentality.
So at backstage, where it's
dark and you can't see anyone,
I hype myself up
and tell myself over and over,
"I'm gonna kill it today."
I create a crazy persona
within myself
to bring energy to the stage.
Stray Kids' Han
and the person Han Jisung,
those two personas
should have been separated
from the beginning,
but there was a time
when they weren't.
I've lived without
separating the persona,
which confused me.
I think I was too young with my
ego not being fully developed,
and living this life, there
was a lot of unfamiliarity,
a lot of things that were
scary and frightening.
So, when I had a hard time
handling all these situations,
the members would
sometimes get angry at me.
But they also gave me
real and truthful advice.
I really benefited
from our members.
I found a lot of inner peace,
a boost of inner strength.
I'm the polar opposite
of a perfectionist.
I'm usually the one who makes
a lot of small mistakes,
including
in the choreography.
Whenever I try to be
more perfect
and force myself
not to make mistakes,
everything just gets
erased from my memory.
I have that weird symptom,
so I am not a perfectionist.
I'm just a guy
who really enjoys the moment.
Just being myself
brings such joy.
And I know
it takes a lot of courage
to live the way you want,
and it requires a lot of effort
to live that way.
I think when I was younger,
I had a goal
where I believed I would be
happy and successful
when I reached
a certain point.
But now if I reach
the highest goal
I have set for myself
and maintain that level,
that's when I feel I have
succeeded, not just hit it once.
As for the biggest insecurity,
like the saying,
"You lose something precious
when you become so used to it,"
I would be scared of becoming
used to the spotlight,
this situation,
the cheers, and the love.
Even now,
I feel I'm still living
in my imagination or a dream.
What's up?
Everybody, sing!
Are you guys ready?
Boom!
It's definitely
not working today.
Wake up. Wake up, my baby.
Boom!
Ah! Boom, boom, boom
Gotta kick it
Boom,
boom, boom, gotta kick it
Boom, boom, boom, gotta kick,
kick, kick, kick, kick, kick
Everybody sing it.
Boom, boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom
- It's not working.
- I'll try it.
- Okay, I.N, you try.
- Okay.
Um, what is the problem?
I think we need your help.
Will you guys help us?
Really?
Let's try.
Ba-ra-ba-bam
I'm runnin' until the end
Ba-ra-ba-bam
Get out of my way
-Sing!
- Ba-ra-ba-bam
I'm runnin' until the end
Ba-ra-ba-bam
Get out of my way
- Ah, not bad, not bad.
- Not yet. Not yet. More louder!
Ba-ra-ba-bam
I'm burnin' until the end
Ba-ra-ba-bam
Get out of my way
-Sing!
- Ba-ra-ba-bam
I'm burnin' until the end
Ba-ra-ba-bam
Get out of my way
Okay, let's try one more time.
- Choo!
- Bam!
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
Hi. I'm the youngest
member of Stray Kids, I.N.
In Stray Kids, the youngest guy
is the true power.
Maybe they already know?
When we first started,
I still remember our very first
performance on TV.
I couldn't find the cameras.
I didn't know what face
I was making,
and I didn't know
how to interact with the fans.
Honestly, I am such
an overthinker. I'm sensitive.
I don't show it often,
but I'm a little sensitive
about small things.
I never show this outside.
I always try to be optimistic.
I'm the youngest, I.N. Whoo!
My source of
confidence is my fandom, STAY.
I get a lot of encouragement
from their support.
And the world tour now
is my first time performing
in front of so many people.
This tour
was truly unimaginable.
I am incredibly happy
and proud of it.
It's amazing to see
how fans can sing along,
regardless of language.
I am always moved
when I see them
sing along with us in unison,
as I feel their big love.
I am so thankful
that so many people love us.
I think I've learned
to love myself
the way these fans love me.
I always feel that our members
are truly amazing,
mainly because, despite
their exceptional talent,
they still think
they are not good enough.
They always find ways
to improve.
I learned from them
and motivate myself
to continue improving.
I want to be an artist
loved by the entire world.
Right now, I have so many fans
cheering for me.
Stray Kids' I.N
will always exist,
but will the fandom, STAY,
be with us forever?
That thought scares me.
To be honest, I don't believe
this moment will last forever,
even though I am trying hard
to make it last,
and I will keep trying.
I just want to cherish
the moment of touring,
connecting with fans
through music.
Hey, yo, LA. Look around.
This is your moment.
You showed up.
You brought the fire.
When it's all over,
don't forget,
your name's written
all over this night.
Initially, it started
from the pure joy of the craft.
I can only stick with something
if it's fun,
so, for me, enjoying it
is the important part.
During our debut days,
I always felt rushed
and unprepared,
like no matter how much
I practiced, it wasn't enough.
I constantly felt overwhelmed
with anxiety.
I haven't checked
this dance part.
I thought I'd get shy
in front of a big crowd,
but, surprisingly,
the bigger the crowd,
the more confident I felt.
This is our biggest concert
since debut,
and I'm so happy
for the opportunity
to see all the STAY
around the world.
Every country has
its own vibe and energy,
and that uniqueness is what
makes it all so exciting.
Sometimes I wonder, what
makes people like us so much?
It still feels surreal.
Honestly, being famous
is just a label.
When I walk around in Korea,
no one recognizes me.
So I don't really
feel the fame.
I still feel like
the same old me.
One-man show.
Lee Know :
I don't think people are moved
just by the sound of my voice,
but rather by the message
of the song I'm singing.
So I always try to voice
the meaning of the song
and hope the message
really connects with the fans.
Is that too "T"
of an answer?
Lee Know:
I really admire my members.
No matter how busy we are,
they're still writing songs
and creating.
So much respect for them.
We've built up so much trust
over the years
that our hearts connect.
We can understand each other
without saying a word.
Whenever things get tough,
I just remind myself
why I started all this
and what has kept me going.
If future K-pop artists
ever say,
"I wanted to become an idol
because of Stray Kids,"
I think that would mean
the world to me.
Just like how I became one
after looking up
to the idols I admired.
There are times
when I get burnt out, of course.
I think I feel it the most
when I am preparing
for the next album.
To make a good album, we need
to come up with good songs.
But when I can't think of
melodic symbols or inspiration,
it's frustrating,
and I feel burnt out,
thinking,
is this my limitation?
Okay, I think it'll sound better
if it sounded a bit fuller.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Stay on beat with the rhythm.
Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam!
- Just stay on the beat.
- Okay.
I think the members and STAY
make me that way.
Being a member of Stray Kids
comes with a responsibility
with the role that I have,
so that gives me the motivation
and makes me become
a more earnest, diligent person.
It would be a lie
if I said there's no pressure.
But I try to enjoy
that pressure as much as I can.
I never want to show
the weak side of me on stage
or in any of our content.
I think it's because I don't
want to see myself break down.
I think I just became
that person.
I was always afraid of
slowing down or falling behind.
I really don't like
that kind of lifestyle.
So I always put pressure
on myself and the members
to just constantly
go forward, do more.
I was definitely
that kind of person.
Today
my voice condition is very good.
So I will...
I will break your stage.
I practiced so hard.
So, look forward to it.
Let's go, let's go,
let's go, let's go.
But recently...
I started to think
maybe slowing down for a second
is necessary.
On stage, that might keep
Stray Kids more healthy.
I show a dark and powerful,
just strong image overall,
but I'm also one of the members
with brighter energy.
Melbourne show. dominATE.
But, unlike what people think,
when I am alone,
I am really quiet.
I'm actually pretty laid back.
There might be
a sensitive side of myself
that is different from the
strong image that I portray.
And there's also
an emotional part of me,
but I don't see that
as being weak.
I might be shining on stage,
but the person I am
hasn't changed at all.
I'm just same old Changbin.
Stray Kids Changbin
is who I am.
I used to think the only
strength that can move me
was myself
and myself alone,
and that I am the only one
that can handle
the pressure and endure.
But I realized I get strength
from people around me as well.
Last show, Changbin.
Last show. Let's do this.
- Fighting.
- Fighting.
- Forza. Forza.
- Forza.
Changbin :
I'm thankful for those
who listen to our music,
understand us
and give comfort to us.
I am also thankful
that there are people
who get comfort
through our music.
In front of STAY,
when they hear my voice,
I want them
to feel the resonance,
just like
the emotional feeling I get
when I hear STAY
singing along to our song.
I hope they are moved
by my voice
as much as I'm moved
by theirs.
It makes me think again that
"This is the power of music!"
I think more and more
about the thoughts, emotions
and comfort people would have
when listening to our music.
I always think I have to
show my best every time.
I don't want to let them down.
Whoo!
One more time!
Louder.
Put your hands up!
Put your hands in the air.
Everybody.
So cover me now...
LA, sing together.
Now
Now...
One more time, together.
Now
Whoo! Yes, sir.
When I am not prepared
or haven't practiced
hard enough,
the stress level of making
a mistake is very high.
So before I leave
for a concert overseas,
I train to be 100% ready.
I am... done
with the group choreo practice.
And now going
straight to my guitar lesson.
There's always pressure,
and I know my role is big.
I try to prepare
through continuous practice
and by believing in myself.
I try to sleep regularly
during the tour.
There is a limit to the human
body, so when I'm tired,
my throat closes up or the
sound doesn't come out right.
I invest a lot in sleep
during the tour
so that I can fully recover
my body and mind
to perform at my best
in front of the audience.
One, two, three!
Okay, we're still in the process
of making our performance.
I thought I wouldn't be able
to recover if I fall apart,
so instead of falling apart
and being down,
I didn't give myself a choice
but forced myself to
practice more or train harder.
I was very anxious
about going up to perform.
Even after rehearsing with the
members, I stayed afterward.
Last VIP sound check.
I'll do my best until the end.
I know this opportunity
is not to be taken for granted
and should be held
with responsibility.
With so many people
coming to our concert,
I want to give every fan
at the concert
satisfaction when they go home.
I tried my best to hold up
my end of the performance.
Performing on a huge stage,
like at an outdoor festival,
with the crowd bouncing to
our music and their hands up,
is the image of a singer
that I have dreamt about.
Throughout our stadium tour,
there were overlapping scenes.
It's so similar
to what I've been dreaming of.
When I'm on stage
with the members,
I realize how happy
and sincere I am
about this job that I have.
Ever since I was young,
I could feel the strength
of music as being powerful,
and its presence must live on.
I want to preserve music
and believe it's my role
to immerse people in it.
Music is my life.
All right, I think it's time
to warm up again. Uh...
Just gonna check, uh...
LA, can we have
all your hands up?
Okay.
Can we have two hands up?
Okay. Beautiful.
I think we're okay to move on.
Band members, are you ready?
Stray Kids, are you ready?
Yes, sir!
STAY, are you ready?
Yes, sir.
- Yes, sir.
- I said...
STAY, are you ready?
'Cause we don't give a...
-Okay.
- Ow!
Let's go!
Hands up, everyone.
Put your hands up!
You ready?
Yeah.
- Yeah, let's go.
- LA, are you ready?
You ready?
Let's go! Let's go!
Sing it!
Everybody, sing it!
Sing!
Hyunjin :
When I think of myself,
how I am on stage
is the side of myself
that I consider most important.
So if someone asked who I am,
I'd just tell them
to watch me perform.
Dancing itself
has become my job.
It's the best way to express
what I want to show
from deep inside.
And even though
I haven't spent
a majority
of my life dancing...
I use dance a lot to express
things I can't put into words.
I love getting lost on stage.
When I'm truly immersed,
some moves come out naturally
and they show
the brighter side of me.
As for my art,
it is just another way
of expressing myself.
So the title is,
"Since There's No Nail Art,
I Used Stickers and Glue."
But dance is what made me
who I am today,
so it means a lot to me.
It's how I express
my inner self.
Now, RedLightz.
Oh, yes.
Our unit's new stage
is coming up.
- "ESCAPE."
- Yes.
We're preparing for it.
- We're going to rehearse.
- Yep.
I'm sure everyone has
at least one bruise
or loneliness
that they don't want
to show others.
And in this world, hiding that
feels like the norm.
I also have bruises and worries
I want to hide.
My biggest fear is
that those insecurities
will get exposed to the public.
I'm scared of being caught
showing that part of me.
I guess I never really wanted
to be super famous.
I just wanted
to live my life with STAY.
I started to show
my true self to STAY.
And naturally it led
to more people liking us.
"A wounded blade of grass
smells sweeter."
I first heard this phrase
in 2018,
and it still pushes me forward
to this day.
It felt like it came
during a time
when I was trying
to understand myself.
Like it was telling me
to hang in there.
There are people that support
the wounded blade of grass,
and that's the reason I exist.
And through that,
I gained strength to live on.
Yes, sir.
I just want to
enjoy the ride while I'm here.
Because, in the end, it's only
the good memories that remain.
The hard parts
just fade on their own.
Let's go!
Let's go!
What's up?
- What's up?
- What's up?
Ow!
Let's go!
- Okay. I like it.
- Oh, yes.
I like it, sir.
What's up?
What's up, LA?
- Let's sing. Let's go!
- Let's go!
Everybody, sing!
Sing it louder!
You ready? Let's go!
Put your hands up!
Put your hands up!
You ready? Let's go!
Let's go, yeah.
We're all champions, huh?
Hands up if you're a champion!
Let's go!
Let's go.
You ready, LA?
Bang Chan: For some reason,
I don't have an off button.
I'm always on.
Whether it's music or
whether it's, you know,
the awareness
of the other members.
Yeah, I'm always on.
- You all right?
- Yeah.
Bang Chan is here.
And I am known
as the leader of Stray Kids.
Thank you, Bang Chan,
for always
leading the team well.
I didn't really do much.
But I think out of
all the roles I have to do,
the main role would be
taking care of the kids,
and also to be in charge
of most of our music.
Man :
Hey, Bang Chan, my king!
- You are the king of SKZ world.
- Am I the king?
Director :
Do you feel pressure
to always be strong
for the others?
Yes.
Go! Go, go, go, go, go.
Go, go, go, go.
I mean, I feel pressure
in a lot of things.
Because I need to be the one
that, you know, represents.
The pressure hits hard
all the time.
Which is probably why
I'm always on.
I'll be honest,
there's been a lot of times
where I would, uh... explode,
because I'm like the type
to hold in
everything that's going on,
whether it's work,
or the members,
or just personal stuff.
I try my best to hold it in,
but without even me knowing,
that would, like, explode
and then everyone be like, okay,
something happened to him.
Luckily, I have the members
that really help me
get through those times.
Bang Chan :
Thinking too much might be
one of my biggest insecurities.
I know that that's a fact,
but I keep doing it.
I'm a hider, not a show-er.
I think these days
people have been able to see
my more vulnerable sides,
especially the members.
I've been showing them
how I really feel.
I've been very, very honest
with them.
STAY,
shall I tell you a good TMI?
After the song ended.
Bang Chan :
Before now,
I would still try to hide it
from the members
because I wanted to be
that strong, dependent leader
that I should be.
If I'm gonna be
the leader of Stray Kids,
might as well be
the leader of STAY as well.
They could be like, huh,
that's our leader, you know.
He's here
to protect us.
I think one of
the most memorable sentences
that STAYs would tell me that
I remember the most would be,
"Your music saved my life."
I'm really grateful
that I could help out
people in need through music.
To know that there's
so many people out there
that get courage, strength
and inspiration
for their own lives as well,
through our music,
or each and every one
of our members' personalities,
what we think,
that really motivates us
to do even more in the future.
- Let's go
- Seattle.
Bang Chan: Right now
I'm having so much fun,
being able to see
how far we can run.
But we're in this together
with STAYs as well.
If it wasn't for you guys,
we would not be here.
I would be not be in front
of this blue screen, legit.
And I know that for a fact,
so, thank you.
Beautiful. "Stray Kids."
- Let's go!
- Go!
LA, sing!
Sing!
One more time!
Sing, all of you!
- That's crazy.
- Hey yo.
Whoo!
Are you guys okay
with ending it here?
- We can end it here? No?
- Band member: No. No.
- Or should we do one more?
- Yeah.
One more?
One more.
All right. Oh, this one, we're
gonna need STAY's help again.
But, um, are you guys
willing to...
Are you guys okay
with jumping up and down?
-Yes!
- Are you sure?
Because we want everyone here
to jump up and down with us.
We want SoFi Stadium to shake!
Are you guys ready?
STAY. I said are you ready?
I said are you ready?
Let's go!
- "MIROH!" Let's go!
- Let's go.
Let's go!
Let's go!
LA!
One, two, three!
One, two, three!
Let's go!
One, two, three!
Thank you, LA!
Time to party!
- Whoo!
- Whoo!
Hey, hey.
Thank you, guys.
Everybody!
Stray Kids, world domination!
Whoo!
Oh, yeah.
Hey, hey.
Hey, hey.
Bang Chan: STAY, can we have
another big round of applause
for our Stray Kids
band members!
And can we have
another grand applause
to the Stray Kids dance team!
All right, STAY.
We'll see you guys next time.
Thank you for today. Thank you!
- Everybody!
- Stray Kids!
Stray Kids, world domination!
Everybody!
Let's go!
- Whoa!
- Yes, sir!
Thank you, guys.
Whoo!
Love you.
Stray Kids, world domination!
- STAY, thank you so much.
- Stray Kids! Stray Kids!
- Thank you.
- Stray Kids! Stray Kids!
Stray Kids! Stray Kids!
Stray Kids!
Stray Kids! Stray Kids!
Stray Kids! Stray Kids!
Stray Kids! Stray Kids!
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!
LA, thank you so much!
STAY, thank you so much.
- Bye-bye.
- See you, guys.
Parents, thank you so much!
Thank you!
Thank you!
All I do is win, win, win,
no matter what
Da, da, da, da, da
Go up!