Stray Kids’ Latest Release Hit With Scathing Viral Criticism
Stray Kids are keeping busy even after the release of their fourth studio album Karma in August.
Alongside promotions, the group has been dropping music videos for its B-sides, the latest of which is ” CREED.”
The track carries a strong message about staying true to one’s principles, stressing the importance of following personal values and proving them through action. On paper, the concept fits well with Stray Kids’ identity as a self-producing group known for speaking openly through their music.
But the reception hasn’t gone the way many expected.
International fans in particular have been vocal about their disappointment. Several viral posts have surfaced on X, where listeners expressed frustration that the group’s music has started sounding repetitive and self-indulgent.
I’m genuinely tired of bgs releasing music like this https://t.co/EtDUHql1Fd
— #FreeGuilty (@guiltyiana) September 5, 2025
you are from south korea https://t.co/ckcnFzvtLn
— 𓋜 (@daydreaminoo) September 5, 2025
Sometimes i think my music taste sucks and then i remember thousands of people’s most played artist is Stray Kids https://t.co/nZOCMccYaI
— ْ (@STAYCOUNCIL) September 5, 2025
Instead of resonating as empowering, some felt the lyrics came across as overly focused on self-praise, a trend they argue has become common in Stray Kids’ recent releases.
their music used to be so good until they started talking about how cool and popular they are and shit https://t.co/y9FjWrWKmp
— luna 𖧵 (@steadyholic) September 5, 2025
Actual shit from a butt omg… https://t.co/kgD1OeDm0w
— normal jaehyun (@jaehyunduuupe) September 5, 2025
The JYP Entertaiment boy group previously released music videos for other b-side tracks inlcuding “0801” and “BLEEP.” “CREED,” however, seems to have missed the mark, sparking debates about whether the group’s artistic direction is shifting away from what first drew fans to their music.
Still, there are fans defending the track’s message and appreciating the consistency in Stray Kids’ storytelling. For them, “CREED” is another example of the group using their platform to emphasize self-belief, no matter the criticism.
