With their fourth Korean studio album “KARMA,” Stray Kids made their comeback in August 2025. It follows more than 2 years after their last Korean studio album “5-Star,” which is still considered the boy group's best-selling album to date.
[Bang Chan, Changbin]
Hip hip, HoorayHip hip, Hooray
Hip hip, HoorayHip hip, Hooray
Hip hip, Hip hipHip hip, Hip hip
Yuh yuh yuh yuhYuh yuh yuh yuh
[Changbin, I.N]
We're moving forward with maximum powerWe're moving forward with maximum power
And we're gonna dominate, pop itAnd we're gonna dominate, pop it
Making headlines, big news topicMaking headlines, big news topic
Experience points are countless trophyExperience points are countless trophies
No one, nobody can stop meNo one, nobody can stop me
A lot of people are running aroundA lot of people are running around
Jump up, jump upJump up, jump up
Like a pop-up toaster liftLike a pop-up toaster lift
[Seungmin, Hyunjin, Felix]
Working off timeWorking off time
That ratio got us going worldwideThat ratio got us going worldwide
Thirsty day and nightThirsty day and night
They put us in the desert but we surviveThey put us in the desert but we survive
Busy giving our lightBusy giving our light
Unlike them, we're getting all the spotlightUnlike them, we're getting all the spotlight
Listen to the war cryListen to the war cry
Karma, karma, karma, karmaKarma, karma, karma, karma
[Bang Chan, Felix, Lee Know]
Hip hip, HoorayHip hip, Hooray
Hip hip, HoorayHip hip, Hooray
Hip hip, Hip hipHip hip, Hip hip
Karma, karma, karma, karmaKarma, karma, karma, karma
CeremonyCeremony
Hip hip hip hip hip hip hip, HoorayHip hip hip hip hip hip hip, Hooray
Woah, CeremonyWoah, Ceremony
Hip hip hip hip hip hip hip, HoorayHip hip hip hip hip hip hip, Hooray
[Han]
We did it, scream, wowWe did it, scream, wow
Slide ring kiss, muahSlide ring kiss, muah
Catch my award like it's a bouquetCatch my award like it's a bouquet
Look, my hands are fullLook, my hands are full
They say I don't have time to blink when I'm busyThey say I don't have time to blink when I'm busy
But that's okay, I prepare another speechBut that's okay, I prepare another speech
I feel like I'm the universeI feel like I'm the universe
Vroom, vroom, vroomVroom, vroom, vroom
[I.N, Lee Know]
You and I, let's go celebrateYou and I, let's go celebrate
It's getting intense nowIt's getting intense now
A sudden, sudden emergencyA sudden, sudden emergency
We don't care, show you I'm standing firmWe don't care, show you I'm standing firm
Here and there, look at our paradiseHere and there, look at our paradise
You can't predict how far we'll goYou can't predict how far we'll go
It's bustling and noisyIt's bustling and noisy
There's always noise around usThere's always noise around us
[Hyunjin, Lee Know, Seungmin]
Working off timeWorking off time
That ratio got us going worldwideThat ratio got us going worldwide
Thirsty day and nightThirsty day and night
They put us in the desert but we surviveThey put us in the desert but we survive
Busy giving our lightBusy giving our light
Unlike them, we're getting all the spotlight, yeahUnlike them, we're getting all the spotlight
Listen to the war cryListen to the war cry
Karma, karma, karma, karmaKarma, karma, karma, karma
[Bang Chan, Hyunjin, Lee Know, Changbin]
Hip hip, HoorayHip hip, Hooray
Hip hip, HoorayHip hip, Hooray
Hip hip, Hip hipHip hip, Hip hip
Karma, karma, karma, karmaKarma, karma, karma, karma
CeremonyCeremony
Hip hip hip hip hip hip hip, HoorayHip hip hip hip hip hip hip, Hooray
Woah, CeremonyWoah, Ceremony
Hip hip hip hip hip hip hip, HoorayHip hip hip hip hip hip hip, Hooray
[Felix, Hyunjin, Bang Chan]
Yeah we gon' celebrate 'cause we got goodYeah we gon' celebrate 'cause we got good
Karma, karma, karma, karmaKarma, karma, karma, karma
Karma, karma, karma, that's ourKarma, karma, karma, that's our
Karma, karma, karma, karmaKarma, karma, karma, karma
Yeah, we gon' celebrate 'cause we got goodYeah, we gon' celebrate 'cause we got good
Karma, karma, karma, karmaKarma, karma, karma, karma
Karma, karma, karmaKarma, karma, karma
Oh, CeremonyOh, Ceremony
About CEREMONY
The title track “CEREMONY” is about triumph, self-confidence, and believing in your own strength. With explosive beats and powerful rap passages, they convey the message “No one can stop me.”
In the music video, the members portray sports champions competing in the 2081 KARMA SPORTS EVENT to dethrone last year's winner, Felix. With cinematic competition scenes, colorful outfits, and rousing dance moves, Bang Chan and co. underscore the song's power and deliver a real highlight for fans. The brief cameo appearance by Faker at the end of the video also caused a stir. Faker is a professional South Korean esports player considered the best League of Legends player in the world!
The group also shows creativity with the physical album. “KARMA” was released in a total of 13 versions – including individual Accordion versions for each member and the playful SKZOO editions. This offers plenty of variety for collectors and new fans alike.
With over 2 million copies sold on the first day, Stray Kids continue their streak of success and prove once again that they're at the top of the K-pop scene for good reason!
