Stray Kids Want To Show Their Next Level During Tour, And They're Already Delivering

Stray Kids are currently on the North American leg of their 2nd World Tour MANIAC. They’ve completed two stops so far and have already proved that they didn’t come to play.

Stray Kids’ Changbin, Lee Know, Han, Felix, and Bang Chan (left to right, top row) I.N, Seungmin, and Hyunjin (bottom row) | *@Stray_Kids/Twitter*

During a recent interview with GRAMMY.com, the group gave their thoughts on the then-upcoming tour. After talking about the preparations they made, Felix said, “Now we can’t wait to meet and show everyone the next level of Stray Kids.”

It’s safe to say they delivered.

when did you get so big Stray kids? 😭 pic.twitter.com/jd3hrtLLo1

— liny ♡ hyunjuly 🍀 (@minunivers) June 28, 2022

When asked about their favorite tracks to perform, I.N had a few in mind. He thinks these songs show off Stray Kids’ energy perfectly.

Among our tracks, I think performances like “Thunderous,” “DOMINO,” and “God’s Menu” deliver our energy the best, which is why I especially love performing these three songs during our concert.

— I.N.

Fans agree.

“God’s Menu” is always iconic and shows off Stray Kids’ color well, even if Hyunjin likes to change it up.

stray kids skz hwang hyunjin saying i love you newark instead of ne sonim in god's menu concert skz maniac tour in newark usa day 2 220629 pic.twitter.com/2xDs3MuF0o

— ㅅㅋㅈ archive (@iS2skiz) June 30, 2022

They show off their dance moves with the hard-hitting “Thunderous.”

THUNDEROUS LEE KNOW >>>>
#2ndWorldTour_MANIAC #MANIACinNewarkD1 #MANIACinUSA @Stray_Kids pic.twitter.com/usV5shv10W

— 리결단 🫧 TOMORROW!! (@leebitssi) June 29, 2022

And they play it up when performing “DOMINO.”

hyunjin is insane for this#StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #STRAYKIDSinNEWARK #MANIACinNEWARK #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour_MANIAC pic.twitter.com/rn6QQmVGB7

— sophia SAW SKZ (@clehwng) June 30, 2022

Part of Stray Kids’ tour preparations included, as Hyunin said, showing a more mature side to them.

Because this is our first tour in a while, we really put a lot of effort in to show our more matured performances. We’re so happy that we can meet so many STAY.

— Hyunjin

They nailed it with performances like “Red Lights.”

🐺: “yk, red lights is a very..ummm”
🥟: “hot song! sexy hot song with sexy bang chan!”
HYUNJIN IS STATING FACTS pic.twitter.com/q05gNUGRuP

— yas*✩* (@beyondyasmin) June 29, 2022

THE WAY FELIX LIFTED JEONGIN’S SHIRT AT THE END OF HIS RED LIGHTS DANCE pic.twitter.com/w3mih9gUrG

— ㅇㅅㅇ (@seungmnkr) June 30, 2022

Whether it’s showing off their visuals…

KIM SEUNGMIN, THE FINEST MAN pic.twitter.com/lJLnlfZCk4

— daily seungmin (@daily_seungs) June 30, 2022

…or abs…

BANG CHAN OH MY FODDHDF pic.twitter.com/vyHyJ4gtnQ

— ㅇㅅㅇ (@seungmnkr) June 29, 2022

…they are doing what they do best.

lee know doing that one part in venom 😟 pic.twitter.com/APH5dOD54v

— zoe saw lee know!!! (@linokits) June 30, 2022

As well as the tracks they love to perform, Stray Kids nail new fan faves such as “Charmer.”

LEE KNOW CHARMER DANCE BREAK pic.twitter.com/iF29aW7lN6

— ㅇㅅㅇ (@seungmnkr) June 29, 2022

And their desire to put on a good concert is clear.

I enjoy performing on stage because I’m the type to really pour my everything in, including all the explosive energy onto stage.

— Hyunjin

hyunjin charmer fancam era 😘#STRAYKIDSinNEWARK #StrayKidsNewark #StrayKids pic.twitter.com/gKzioN4D2s

— ashley ❎ SKZ 9 more shows (@a_k_a95) June 30, 2022

Even though things have slightly changed over the years, some things stay the same.

don't you love it when hwang hyunjin: pic.twitter.com/JCnXzJQLJR

— geli 🍀 | hyunjuly (@04HANM1N) June 29, 2022

Stray Kids love interacting with fans.

I HAD A GO QUOKKA POSTER AND HAN JISUNG NOTICED IT #STRAYKIDSinNEWARK #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour pic.twitter.com/6SumY68Uk9

— sop (@pho6ias) June 29, 2022

And they love teasing them too.

LEE KNOW PSPSPSPSPSPSPSPPSPSPS #skz #STRAYKIDSinNEWARK #StrayKidsNewark #StrayKids #SKZinNewark #SKZNEWARK pic.twitter.com/uA5gIoBM8r

— ✈️ TXT chi/nyc/sf/lolla (@agustdznutz) June 30, 2022

They’re using this tour to show off their skills.

changbin’s cartwheel! pic.twitter.com/sgyGAC62Xa

— 🌸 (@hanjistar) June 30, 2022

And they’re having fun doing it.

ACTUAL LOVE OF MY LIFE #STRAYKIDSinNEWARK #StrayKids_2ndWorldTour #BangChan #StrayKids pic.twitter.com/ebThFGkyd8

— ashley ❎ SKZ 9 more shows (@a_k_a95) June 29, 2022

The rest of the tour will surely be just as fun as Stray Kids continue showing their growth as performers and their desire to keep improving.

Source: GRAMMY