Stray Kids successfully completed their first-ever stadium concerts in Japan, attracting a total of 220,000 spectators across four shows. The group held four concerts at Shizuoka Stadium ECOPA on May 10-11 and 17-18 as part of their "Stray Kids World Tour <DOMINATE>." These performances marked the group's debut stadium shows in Japan, holding significant meaning and generating enthusiastic responses from fans. 

Throughout the four days, Shizuoka Stadium ECOPA was filled with STAY (the group's fandom name) who gathered from across Japan to see Stray Kids perform. The concerts on May 11, 17, and 18 were broadcast via live viewing at movie theaters nationwide in Japan, while the May 17 show was also streamed online through a local streaming platform. More than 110,000 fans transcended time and space constraints to enjoy the group's monumental first stadium performance in Japan. 

The group delivered global hits including "SORIKKUN," "Chk Chk Boom," "God's Menu," "SPECIAL," "Walkin On Water," and "GIANT," a Japanese original track released in November 2024 that topped the US iTunes album chart. Their performances featured powerful live vocals and dynamic choreography. The audience was particularly excited when the group surprised them with a preview performance of "Hollow," the title track from their upcoming third Japanese mini-album set for release on June 18. 

"Hollow" encompasses both the English meaning of "empty" and the Korean meaning of "alone" or "lonely." The song expresses the sudden feeling of emptiness through poignant lyrics and pleasant melodies. It also conveys the group's desire to fill the loneliness that STAY might feel. 

The stadium concerts featured a festive atmosphere with fireworks, SKZOO character mascots representing the eight members, and large balloons. Stray Kids traveled around the venue on moving vehicles to make eye contact and connect with fans up close. As they concluded the performances, Stray Kids expressed their sincere gratitude: "We were able to achieve this stadium concert because STAY has been watching over us. We will always cherish STAY's hearts. We love you." 

Having successfully completed their Japanese stadium concerts, Stray Kids will now head to North America and Europe. Beginning with Seattle on the 24th (local time), they will hold a total of 22 stadium shows across 10 North American and 6 European cities, further cementing their reputation as "global stadium artists." Their current tour, the largest in their history with 55 shows across 34 regions worldwide, is expected to attract a total of 2.2 million spectators, potentially setting a new record for "highest attendance for a single K-pop tour."

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