Stray Kids are back and edgier than ever with their fourth full studio album “Karma,” officially out now, August 22, 2025. This body of work captures themes of resilience, self-belief, empowerment, and the sense of victory that comes after working hard. With 11 tracks, the album is already making fans tap replay across the globe, making it one of the most exciting releases this month.
The title track “Ceremony” blends a heavy trap EDM production with Stray Kids’ signature hip-hop cadences, making it an intense and hard-hitting track. In the music video, released alongside the album, the members transform into athletes across different sports, which symbolizes perseverance and strength. Each scene signals ambition and power, showing how their initial struggle became victory.
Faker (이상혁 @faker), the five-time League of Legends World Champion, makes special cameo in #StrayKids music video for "CEREMONY."
STRAY KIDS GOOD KARMA DAY#StrayKids_CEREMONY_OutNow#스키즈컴백_축하의_세레머니#CEREMONY @Stray_Kids pic.twitter.com/uGM0dMd3uM
— billboard SKZ (@billboardskz) August 22, 2025
But the biggest surprise came at the very end of the music video, when e-sports icon Faker, known for being one of South Korea’s League of Legends top players, made an appearance, proving that “Ceremony” is a crossover with icons. “Karma” is now available worldwide, ready to fuel playlists with pure adrenaline and blast the speakers of our turntables and CD players.
