Stray Kids SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1 is arriving before the group’s next mini album, giving STAY a new digital release at midnight on August 1. The drop is timed to the fandom’s eighth anniversary and serves as the centerpiece of the group’s 2026 STAYweeK celebration.
For fans tracking the comeback, this is a two-part rollout rather than one standard release day. SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1 comes first, while Stray Kids’ new eight-track mini album THIS and THAT follows on August 7.
Stray Kids SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1 release details
JYP Entertainment has described SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1 as a gift expressing gratitude and sincerity toward STAY. It will be released at midnight on August 1, the anniversary of the fandom’s official formation.
The tracklist and cover image are scheduled to be unveiled Monday, offering the first official look at what the digital album includes. A U.S. release time has not been officially specified, so American STAYs should watch Stray Kids’ official channels for platform details.
Stray Kids STAYweeK 2026 rollout timeline
The digital album closes out 2026 STAYweeK, a weeklong content campaign running through August 1. Here are the key dates currently confirmed for the Stray Kids new music rollout:
- July 27: Scheduled tracklist and cover-art reveal for SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1.
- August 1: SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1 releases at midnight, alongside a mini livestream and new short-form drama episodes.
- August 7: THIS and THAT and its title track arrive at 1 p.m. KST, or 12 a.m. ET.
STAYweeK also includes Stray Kids’ first short-form drama series, THIS and THAT: The Secret of STAY Company. The fictional company-themed project releases in two-episode installments, while behind-the-scenes footage from the group’s sixth fan meeting and a new SKZ LOG episode round out the fan-first schedule.
What THIS and THAT means for Stray Kids’ comeback
The August 7 mini album is set to include eight tracks, including a title track with the same name. Korea Times reported that the full project was written and produced by 3RACHA, Stray Kids’ in-house production unit of Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han.
The comeback follows SKZ IT TAPE ‘DO IT’, which extended the group’s streak of Billboard 200 No. 1 debuts to eight albums. Before the next chart conversation begins, STAYs have a clear order of business: watch for the digital album tracklist, stream the August 1 release, then prepare for THIS and THAT one week later.