Stray Kids at KSPO DOME: the final night of the RUN IT SEOUL series
Stray Kids will perform at KSPO DOME in Seoul on August 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM, in the last of five concerts opening their new "RUN IT" world tour. The series in the capital of South Korea includes dates on July 25, 26 and 29, as well as August 1 and 2. The Sunday performance closes the tour's first chapter and the group's multi-day presentation of its new concert era.
The concert arrives at a time when Stray Kids are connecting the tour with new music. The single "RUN IT" was released on June 24, 2026, while the release of the album "THIS & THAT" was announced for August 7, only five days after the final performance in Seoul. The day before the concert, on August 1, "SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1" will also be released. With such a schedule, KSPO DOME becomes a meeting place for the already familiar catalogue and the material defining the next period of their career.
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Why RUN IT is an important step for Stray Kids
Stray Kids are an eight-member group consisting of Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N. From the beginning, they have distinguished themselves with a strong songwriting identity, particularly through the production core 3RACHA, consisting of Bang Chan, Changbin and Han. By 2026, they had achieved eight consecutive albums that debuted at the top of the Billboard 200. Their sound often combines hip-hop, electronic production, rock energy, sudden rhythmic changes and choruses designed for large concert venues.
Songs such as "God's Menu", "MANIAC", "S-Class", "LALALALA" and "Chk Chk Boom" work naturally on stage because they rely on rhythmic transitions, choreographic accents and alternating voices. The rap sections by Bang Chan, Changbin and Han gain additional power live, while the vocals of the other members create a contrast between harder and more melodic moments.
"RUN IT" fits into that concert logic through its title and tempo alone. The song combines pop and alternative hip-hop with brass, marching drums and a world beat rhythm. It was released as an introduction to "THIS & THAT", so it can be expected to play an important role in the tour's identity. However, this does not mean that the exact song order or the rest of the repertoire should be assumed in advance. A confirmed set list for the August 2 concert has not been published in the announcements reviewed, and the details may differ from previous tours.
New music immediately before the album
The timing of the Seoul concerts is particularly interesting because the audience enters the venue before the release of the full album "THIS & THAT". The album announcements, the publication of the track list and the presentation of the song "After You" show that the group's comeback is already in full promotional swing, but at the time of the concert the album will still be awaiting release.
Long-time fans can follow how the new concept connects with earlier eras, while visitors who know only the biggest hits receive an overview of the group at a moment of change. Their songs are often created with a clear sense of movement, group dynamics and audience reaction.
"SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1", whose release was announced for midnight Korean time on August 1, is also attracting particular attention. The final Seoul concert takes place less than two days later. It has not been confirmed whether material from that release will be included in the performance, but its proximity to the concert date reinforces the feeling that the entire series is taking place amid an intense period of new releases.
What previous performances reveal about the live experience
The previous "dominATE" tour demonstrated the format in which Stray Kids function best: high physical energy, precise choreography, powerful rap sections, vocal breathing spaces and frequent communication with the audience. Reports from performances in Singapore, San Francisco and Paris described a production built around a large stage, a live band, video content and clear transitions between group songs, unit performances and individual moments.
Not every element of the previous tour should automatically be transferred to "RUN IT SEOUL". The duration, special guests, opening act and full list of effects for the August 2 date have not been confirmed. Expectations can be based on the group's working style: alternating fast and more emotional songs, choreography that uses the entire stage and constant switching between rap, vocals and dance.
The Stray Kids audience, known as STAY, is an important part of that format. Synchronized light sticks, fan chants and reactions to individual lyrics create a rhythm that runs almost parallel to the music. For someone attending a K-pop concert for the first time, this can be just as interesting as the production itself: the audience does not watch passively, but actively follows the structure of the songs and responds to the performers.
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Who will find the concert particularly appealing
This performance has several different entry points. It is not intended only for an audience familiar with the entire discography.
- Long-time STAY fans get the final date of the Seoul series and the first direct insight into the "RUN IT" era.
- Visitors familiar with hits such as "God's Menu", "MANIAC" or "S-Class" can expect a concert format focused on rhythm, choreography and a powerful group performance.
- Fans of hip-hop, electronic pop and rock elements can find more genre transitions than at a conventional pop concert.
- For travellers who want to experience contemporary K-pop concert culture, Seoul provides a context in which fan chants, light sticks and precisely organized production are part of the complete experience.
For a broader audience, it is useful to listen to several songs from different periods. "God's Menu" represents a harder rhythmic approach, "MANIAC" combines minimalism with an explosive chorus, "S-Class" emphasizes structural changes, "Chk Chk Boom" introduces Latin rhythmic influences, and "RUN IT" presents the current concept.
KSPO DOME as a concert venue
KSPO DOME is located inside Olympic Park in the Songpa-gu district, at 424 Olympic-ro, Seoul. The venue was originally known as the Olympic Gymnastics Arena and is now one of the city's key locations for K-pop concerts. Its configuration allows for approximately 15,000 seats, although the actual number of spectators depends on the stage setup, floor area and closed sections.
Compared with the stadiums where Stray Kids performed during the "dominATE" tour, KSPO DOME offers a more compact feeling. The circular seating structure means that the audience is arranged around the central area, so the performers appear visually closer than in an open-air stadium. This does not mean that all seats are equal: the angle towards the main stage, the height of the stands and any production structures have a strong impact on the view.
Possible view or sound restrictions have been listed for parts of sections 24 and 43 due to the stage, cameras, cables, barriers and other production elements. Visitors should check the information related to their section again before arriving. The venue has retractable seating and a rigging system for stage equipment, enabling producers to use different layouts, but the final concert configuration may differ from the standard venue map.
The acoustic experience depends on the seating position and sound setup. Lower sections provide a more immediate sense of the bass and the floor audience's reactions, while the upper ring offers a better overview of the choreography, lighting and formations. A view of the entire stage can therefore be just as valuable as proximity to an individual member.
Arriving by subway and bus
For most visitors, the easiest way to reach KSPO DOME is by subway. Olympic Park Station is connected to Lines 5 and 9, and Exit 3 is used for the venue. Line 9 is particularly useful for travelling from the western and central parts of Seoul, while Line 5 connects broader areas of the city's eastern and western sides.
City bus routes 3216, 3412, 3413 and 3414, as well as regional routes 30 and 30-5, also serve Olympic Park. Seoul has an extensive public transport system, but on the day of the concert visitors should expect crowds on platforms, at station exits and along pedestrian approaches to the venue.
Useful preparation for travellers from outside South Korea includes:
- loading the mobile ticket before arrival, because heavy network usage around the venue may slow down its display;
- checking whether the name on the reservation matches the identification document, because entry is linked to the visitor's identity;
- topping up a Tmoney card or preparing a public transport ticket in advance;
- saving a map of Olympic Park because the complex contains several venues and entrances;
- arriving early enough for security checks and to find the correct section, without relying on an unpublished door-opening time.
The concert is listed for audiences aged seven and older. Tickets are mobile, and physical collection is not planned. Because the rules may be supplemented before the performance, the most important information should be checked again before departure.
Parking and moving through Olympic Park
For visitors arriving by car, East Gate 2 and North Gate 2 are the closest entrances, while P5 is the nearest car park to the venue. It has 181 spaces and operates from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. That capacity is very small compared with the size of the venue, so travelling by car is not the most reliable choice for a concert attended by several thousand people.
Olympic Park is a spacious complex with multiple facilities, so additional walking may be required between the entrance and KSPO DOME. Summer in Seoul can be hot and humid, making water, light clothing and a route planned in advance practical.
The park itself preserves part of the legacy of the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games and includes sculptures, museum facilities, green areas and the historic Mongchontoseong site. Visitors arriving early can spend the time before the concert in the park, but they should conserve enough energy for several hours inside the venue. The exact duration of the performance and any possible breaks have not been published in the available information, so the return journey should be planned with extra time.
How to prepare for the final night
The Sunday date begins at 5:00 PM, earlier than the Saturday concert on the previous day. This is useful for audience members returning by public transport after the performance, but no specific finishing time should be assumed until it has been confirmed. The safest plan is to arrive in the Olympic Park area well before the start, eat a meal away from the immediate crowds around the entrance and agree in advance on a meeting point with companions.
It is worth checking the permitted items and the rules concerning bags, cameras, banners and light sticks immediately before the concert. Such details depend on the production and may change. For international visitors, it is particularly important to carry a passport or another accepted document matching the information linked to the mobile ticket.
The date of August 2 has additional emotional significance because it closes five concerts in Seoul, the city from which Stray Kids are entering a new phase of touring. At the same time, it falls between the release of the single "RUN IT", the arrival of "SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1" and the forthcoming album "THIS & THAT". The audience will therefore see the group at a moment when the older repertoire still carries the weight of the previous world tour, while the new music is already taking over the visual and concert identity.
The final date brings together the home audience, a new tour and fresh releases. For travellers who are only beginning to explore the Stray Kids catalogue, it is an opportunity to see in a single evening why the group relies equally on self-produced music, choreography, rap and direct communication with the audience.
Sources:
- JYP Entertainment / Stray Kids - dates of the "RUN IT SEOUL" tour, group members, the single "RUN IT" and announcements of the releases "THIS & THAT" and "SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1".
- Olympic Park and KSPO&CO - concert schedule, address, KSPO DOME capacity, subway access, bus routes and information about the P5 car park.
- Organizational information accompanying the concert - age restriction, mobile tickets, identity verification and a notice concerning sections with possible view or sound restrictions.
- GRAMMY.com - profile of the group's songwriting work, the role of 3RACHA and a selection of recognizable songs from the discography.
- The Straits Times, San Francisco Chronicle and Le Monde - descriptions of the energy, choreography, live band and audience interaction on the previous "dominATE" tour.