See Stray Kids live in concert at KSPO DOME in Seoul on July 25, 2026. Expect major hits, sharp choreography and the new "RUN IT" era. Plan your ticket purchase and prepare for a powerful night of K-pop, hip-hop and electronic energy inside one of Seoul's key arenas
Stray Kids at KSPO DOME: the new "RUN IT" era begins in Seoul
Stray Kids will perform at KSPO DOME in Seoul on July 25, 2026, at 18:00. For audiences who have followed their journey from their early songs to the "dominATE" stadium tour, this concert arrives at a moment of clear transition: the group has launched the new "RUN IT" concert era, released the single of the same name and is preparing the mini-album "THIS & THAT".
This means that the concert is not only an opportunity to return to the hits that turned Stray Kids into one of the most recognizable names in contemporary K-pop. The focus is also on fresh material, a new visual phase and an energy that combines pop, alternative hip-hop, electronic music, rock accents and rhythms built for a large arena. The eight members - Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N - are known for rapidly alternating rap sections, powerful vocal choruses and precise choreography.
Seoul gives this date additional significance. Stray Kids are presenting a new world tour in the city where their story began, while KSPO DOME offers a more enclosed and concentrated experience than the stadiums where they performed during the previous tour. Tickets for this event are in high demand.
Essential information for visitors
- Artist: Stray Kids
- Venue: KSPO DOME, Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul
- Date: July 25, 2026
- Start: 18:00
- The ticket is valid for one day
- Nearest major subway station: Olympic Park
"RUN IT" as an introduction to a new concert phase
The latest single, "RUN IT", was released on June 24, 2026, and shares its title with the new world tour. The song combines pop and alternative hip-hop, with its sound built around brass sections, marching drums and world-music rhythms. It is the kind of arrangement that naturally calls for a large stage: emphasized beats, expansive choruses and clear dynamics between rap and collective vocals.
3RACHA, the group's production core consisting of Bang Chan, Changbin and Han, participated in creating the song. This creative involvement remains an important part of Stray Kids' identity. Their songs often do not sound like material subsequently adapted for the performers, but rather like music built around the members' personalities, their voices and the way they move on stage.
"RUN IT" will be included on the mini-album "THIS & THAT", announced for August 7, 2026. The Seoul concert therefore takes place shortly before the release of the new record, during a period when previews and content connected with the album are already being published. This increases interest in the repertoire, but it does not mean that anyone should assume in advance which unreleased songs will be performed.
The new tour follows the scale of the "dominATE" project, which, according to JYP Entertainment data, covered 35 cities and 56 performances and concluded in October 2025. The single "RUN IT" also continues the group's narrative from Seoul toward global festivals and stadiums. In 2026, Stray Kids performed as headliners at The Governors Ball festival in New York, while Rock in Rio awaits them in September.
A musical signature best understood live
Stray Kids build their songs around contrasts. "God's Menu" combines aggressive rhythms, almost industrial sound details and a chorus that the audience can easily take over. "Thunderous" uses traditional Korean elements as part of a modern hip-hop and electronic framework. "MANIAC" is based on an unusual bass line and controlled tension, while "S-Class" deliberately changes mood and tempo. "LALALALA" emphasizes rock energy, while "Chk Chk Boom" brings a more relaxed, rhythmically flexible approach.
Such a catalogue works particularly well in concert because changes that may sound abrupt on a recording become visual transitions, choreographic peaks and moments for collective chanting. The rap line can take center stage in one song, the vocal line can calm the tempo in the next, and the entire group can then restore full power in a major chorus.
Previous performances on the "dominATE" tour showed how much the group invests in performance rhythm. In its review of the 2025 concert at Stade de France, Le Monde described a combination of a live band, dancers, synchronized light sticks, precise choreography and direct communication with the audience. During the same performance, songs such as "Mountains", "Thunderous", "JJAM", "S-Class" and "God's Menu" were connected with calmer and more emotional parts of the program.
This is not confirmation of the repertoire for Seoul. The complete song list for this date has not been provided in the available announcements, so there is no basis for claiming that a particular hit, solo segment or subunit will definitely appear. Nevertheless, previous concerts provide a realistic picture of the format: a high level of physical performance, frequent changes of tempo, a strong visual identity and long sections in which the audience actively participates.
What can be expected without speculating about the set list
- an emphasis on the current single "RUN IT" and the new era connected with "THIS & THAT"
- a combination of rap, vocal sections and group choreography
- a familiar catalogue encompassing hip-hop, EDM, pop and rock elements
- communication between the members and the audience between musical sections
- production adapted to an indoor arena and a large number of spectators
Opening acts, guests, the exact duration of the performance and special production segments have not been specified in the available information. The Paris concert on the previous tour lasted more than three hours, but that information should not be used as a guarantee for the schedule at KSPO DOME.
KSPO DOME: large-scale production with the feel of a closer arena
KSPO DOME is located within Olympic Park in the Songpa-gu district. The arena was modernized in 2018 with the intention of supporting different concert configurations and the growing demand for K-pop performances. The architectural project states a total area of 30,548.40 square meters, three above-ground floors and one underground level.
For the Stray Kids concert, the feeling of the space is more important than the number itself. Compared with an open-air stadium, the domed arena keeps the audience's reaction within a single volume. Collective singing, chanting and the rhythm of light sticks can therefore feel more compact. At the same time, the sound experience will depend on the section, the distance from the speakers and the final stage configuration.
The modernization preserved the building's historic structure, but the interior was adapted to different concert formats and safer audience movement. For visitors, this means that the complex is accustomed to large musical productions, multiple entrance zones and a strong wave of arrivals within a short period. It is worth securing tickets in good time.
Arriving by subway and planning the return journey
The most practical reference point is Olympic Park station. The exact route should be checked on the day of the concert because travel time depends on the point of departure, transfers and crowds. International visitors may find it useful to save the station name in Korean script and check the final departures before entering the arena.
The arena is located in a large park complex, so reaching the station is not the same as reaching your assigned entrance. Time should be allowed for walking through Olympic Park, checking the section, passing through security and possibly collecting materials connected with the ticket. Visitors coming to the complex for the first time should follow the signs for KSPO DOME, not only the general signs for the park.
It is possible to reach Olympic Park by car, but the end of the concert concentrates a large number of vehicles at the same time. Parking does not remove the need to arrive earlier, and leaving the complex may be slower than driving to it. For most international visitors, the subway remains the simpler choice because it avoids traffic congestion and the search for an available parking space.
Practical preparation before departure
- save the arena address and the name KSPO DOME in Korean script for easier navigation
- check the section, entrance and identification method connected with the ticket
- arrive earlier than you would for a smaller club concert because of the walk through the complex and security checks
- check the final subway departures for the return route
- bring only items permitted under the event rules and avoid large luggage
- allow for summer heat and humidity on the way to the arena, even though the concert is being held indoors
The door-opening time has not been specified in the available information. A start time of 18:00 should not be interpreted as the recommended arrival time. For an event of this size, it is reasonable to be in the Olympic Park area early enough that possible queues do not affect entry.
Who will find this concert especially appealing
Long-time STAY will experience a concert at an important point of transition: after the end of "dominATE", following the anniversary single "별, 빛 (STAY)" from March 2026 and immediately before the mini-album "THIS & THAT". This is a period in which the group's established symbols are being connected with new slogans, sounds and visuals.
For newer listeners, the concert may be a good entry point into the catalogue because Stray Kids do not depend on a single genre. Fans of powerful hip-hop and electronic music will connect most easily with songs such as "God's Menu", "Thunderous" and "MANIAC". Audiences for whom melody and vocal contrast are more important are drawn to the calmer parts of their repertoire, while the choreography and stage direction add another layer for those who primarily follow K-pop as a performing art.
The concert is also particularly interesting for travelers who want to see a K-pop group in Seoul rather than only on an international leg of the tour. Communication with the audience in the group's home city, the reactions of the Korean fandom and the return to a large arena create a different context from a festival performance or a stadium evening in another country.
Seoul around the concert
Olympic Park is located in the southeastern part of Seoul, near the Jamsil area and the Han River. Travelers staying in other parts of the metropolis should not underestimate distances and transfer times. The Seoul Metropolitan Subway covers the city efficiently, but traveling from one end of the network to the other may involve long corridors and several line changes.
It is best to build the day's plan around Songpa-gu instead of attempting to visit a distant attraction immediately before the concert. Olympic Park itself offers space for a walk and a break before entry, while the wider Jamsil area contains shopping, dining and recreational facilities. After the concert, restaurants and transportation in the immediate area may be overloaded by the audience leaving at the same time, so it is useful to choose the return route and a meeting point with friends in advance.
For visitors arriving from another country, the most important task is to coordinate three things: enough time to reach the venue from their accommodation, a clear mobile or printed copy of the ticket details and a plan for returning after the concert ends. The duration of the program and any possible breaks have not been announced, so it is not advisable to tie the return journey to a tight schedule.
Sources:
- Event information - date, time, venue and one-day ticket validity
- JYP Entertainment - member profiles, discography, the single "RUN IT", the mini-album "THIS & THAT" and the new world tour
- JYP Entertainment - information about the scale of the "dominATE" tour and festival performances in 2026
- HAEAHN Architecture - modernization, purpose, size and structure of KSPO DOME
- Le Monde - description of the "dominATE" tour's concert format, live band, choreography and audience reactions
- Seoul Metropolitan Government - information about public transportation and planning movement around the city