Well, it's our first stadium tour.
It's just, how do you say it, the scale has grown so much.
It hasn't been an easy journey.
How can we create a concert that feels new and fresh for the fans?
That was our biggest concern.
The part we focused most on was:
Can we really showcase the true strength of Stray Kids?
First and foremost was wheather STAY will enjoy the show.
We kept adjusting things as the tour went on.
We always want to show the best version of ourselves.
We wanted to enjoy the stage like real rock stars
and if that energy and synergy could travel through the music,
then even the fans sitting far away, who can barely see us,
like the size of a fingernail,
would still be able to feel it. That's what we focused on.
The coolness of the outdoor air and the heat of the crowd
created such an unforgettable atmosphere.
It makes this tour feel even more special
especially since we're visiting so many new countries.
It feels like we're living the exact days we used to dream about.
The message of this tour is clear:
We've made it this far.
It's a strong statement that Stray Kids are ready to take over the world.
It's hard to put all my emotions into one word.
They are overwhelmingly positive feelings.
I still don't consider myself a famous person.
During my debut, I never imagined something like this would happen.
But it is happening to me in real life now.
The world is watching... the world is watching us.
To cover the energy of ten thousand, thirty, forty or fifty thousand people
requires so much more than just a usual mentality.
So backstage, where it's dark and you can't see anyone,
I hype myself up and tell myself over and over,
"I'm gonna kill it today."
I create a crazy persona within myself
to bring energy to the stage.
Stray Kids' HAN and the person Han Jisung...
those two personas should have been separated from the beginning,
but there was a time when they weren't.
I've lived without separating the persona,
which confused me.
I think I was too young with my ego not being fully developed,
and living this life, there was a lot of unfamiliarity,
a lot of things that were scary and frightening.
So, when I had a hard time handling all these situations,
the member would sometimes get angry at me.
But they also gave me real and truthful advice.
I really benefited from our members.
I found a lot of inner peace, a boost of inner strength.
I'm the polar opposite of a perfectionist.
I'm usually the one who makes a lot of small mistakes,
including in choreography.
Whenever I try to be more perfect and force myself not to make mistakes,
everything just gets erased from my memory.
I have that weird symptom, so I am not a perfectionist.
I'm just...
a guy who really enjoys the moment.
Just being myself brings such joy.
And I know it takes a lot of courage to live the way you want,
and it requires a lot of effort to live that way.
I think when I was younger, I had a goal where I believed
I would be happy and successful when I reached a certain point.
But now,
if I reach the highest goal I have set for myself and maintain that level,
that's when I feel I have succeded, not just hit it once.
As for the biggest insecurity,
like the saying: "You lose something precious when you get used to it,"
I would be scared of becoming used to the spotlight,
this situation, the cheers, and the love.
Even now, I feel I'm still living in my imagination or a dream.
Hi, I'm the youngest member of Stray Kids, I.N!
In Stray Kids, the youngest guy is the true power.
Maybe they already know? Hahaha.
When we first started,
I still remember our very first performance on TV.
I couldn't find the cameras,
I didn't know what face I was making,
and I didn't know how to interact with the fans.
Honestly, I am such an overthinker.
I'm sensitive.
I don't show it often, but I'm a little sensitive about small things,
I never show it on the outside;
I always try to be optimistic.
My source of confidence is my fandom, STAY.
I get a lot of encouragement from their support.
And the world tour right now
is my first time performing in front of so many people.
This tour was truly unimaginable.
I am incredibly happy and proud of it.
It's amazing to see how fans can sing along,
regardless of language.
I am always moved
when I see them sing along with us in unison,
as I feel their big love.
I am so thankful that so many people love us.
I think I've learned to love myself
the way these fans love me.
I always feel that our members are truly amazing,
mainly because, despite their exceptional talent,
they still think they are not good enough.
They always find ways to improve.
I learned from them and motivate myself to continue improving.
I want to be an artist loved by the entire world.
Right now, I have so many fans cheering for me.
Stray Kids' I.N will always exist,
but will the fandom, STAY be with us forever?
That thought scares me.
To be honest, I don't believe this moment will last forever,
even though I am trying hard to make it last,
and I will keep trying.
I just want to cherish the moment of touring
connecting with fans through music.
Initially, it started from the pure joy of the craft.
I can only stick with something if it's fun, so for me,
enjoying it is the most important part.
During our debut days, I always felt rushed and unprepared,
like no matter how much I practiced, it wasn't enough.
I constantly felt overwhelmed with anxiety.
I haven't checked this dance part.
I thought I'd get shy in front of a big crowd,
but surprisingly, the bigger the crowd, the more confident I felt.
This is our biggest concert since debut
and I'm so happy for the opportunity to see all the STAY around the world.
Every country has its own vibe and energy,
and that uniqueness is what makes it all so exciting.
Sometimes I wonder what makes people like us so much?
It still feels surreal.
Honestly, being famous is just a label.
When I walk around in Korea, no one recognizes me.
So I don't really feel the fame. I still feel like the same old me.
One-man show.
I don't think people are moved just by the sound of my voice,
but rather by the message of the song I'm singing.
So I always try to voice the meaning of the song
and hope the message really connects with the fans.
Is that too "T" of an answer?
I really admire my members,
no matter how busy we are, they're still writing songs and creating.
So much respect for them.
We've built up so much trust over the years that our hearts connect,
we can understand each other without saying a word.
Whenever things get tough,
I just remind myself why I started all this and what has kept me going.
If future K-pop artists ever say,
"I wanted to become an idol because of Stray Kids,"
I think that would mean the world to me.
Just like how I became one after looking up to the idols I admired.
There are times when I get burnt out, of course.
I think I feel it the most when I am preparing for the next album.
To make a good album,
we need to come up with good songs,
but when I can't think of melodic symbols or inspiration, it's frustrating
and I feel burnt out, thinking 'is this my limitation?'
Okay, I think it'll sound better if it sounded a bit fuller.
-Okay. -Okay.
Stay on beat with the rhythm. Bam! Bam! Bam!
-Just stay on beat. -Okay.
I think the members and STAY make me that way.
Being a member of Stray Kids comes with a responsibility
with the role that I have, so that gives me the motivation
and makes me become a more earnest, diligent person.
It would be a lie if I said there's no pressure.
But I try to enjoy that pressure as much as I can.
I never want to show the weak side of me on stage or in any of our content.
I think it's because I don't want to see myself break down.
I think I just became that person.
I was always afraid of slowing down or falling behind.
I really don't like that kind of lifestyle.
So I always put pressure on myself and the members to just constantly
go forward, do more. I was definitely that kind of person.
But recently,
I started to think, maybe slowing down for a second is necessary.
On stage, that might keep Stray Kids more healthy.
I show a dark and powerful, just strong image overall, but
I'm also one of the members with brighter energy.
Melbourne show
dominATE
But, unlike what people think, when I'm alone, I am really quiet.
I'm actually pretty laid back
There might be a sensitive side of myself
that is different from the strong image that I portray.
And there's also an emotional part of me, but I don't see that as being weak.
I might be shining on stage,
but the person I am hasn't changed at all,
I'm just the same old Changbin.
Stray Kids Changbin is who I am.
I used to think, the only strength that can move me was myself, and myself alone.
And that I am the only one that can handle the pressure and endure.
But I realized, I get strength from people around me as well.
Last show, Changbin
Last show, let's do this!
Fighting, fighting
Forza, forza.
I'm thankful for those who listen to our music,
understand us and give comfort to us.
I am also thankful that there are people who receive comfort through our music.
In front of STAY, when they hear my voice,
I want them to feel the resonance,
just like the emotional feeling I get when I hear STAY singing along to our song.
I hope they are moved by my voice as much as I am moved by theirs.
It makes me think again that "This is the power of music."
I think more and more about the thoughts, emotions and comfort
people would have when listening to our music.
I always think I have to show my best every time.
I don't want to let them down.
When I am not prepared or haven’t practiced hard enough,
the stress level of making a mistake is very high.
So before I leave for a concert overseas, I train to be 100% ready.
I am..
done with the group choreo practice.
And now going straight to my guitar lesson.
There’s always pressure, and I know my role is big.
I try to prepare through continuous practice and by believing in myself.
I try to sleep regularly during the tour.
There is a limit to the human body, so when I’m tired, my throat closes up,
or the sound doesn’t come out right.
I invest a lot in sleep during the tour
so that I can fully recover my body and mind
to perform at my best in front of the audience.
One, two, three.
Ok, we’re still in the process of making our performance.
I thought I wouldn’t be able to recover if I fall apart.
So instead of falling apart and being down, I didn’t give myself a choice
but forced myself to practice more or train harder.
I was very anxious about going up to perform.
Even after rehearsing with the members, I stayed afterward.
Last VIP soundcheck
I’ll do my best until the end.
I know this opportunity is not be taken for granted
and should be held with responsibility.
With so many people coming to our concert,
I want to give every fan at the concert satisfaction when they go home.
I tried my best to hold up my end of the performance.
Performing on a huge stage, like at an outdoor festival,
with the crowd bouncing to our music and their hands up,
is the image of a singer that I have dreamt about.
Throughout our stadium tour, there were overlapping scenes.
It’s so similar to what I’ve been dreaming of.
When I’m on stage with the members,
I realize how happy and sincere I am about this job that I have.
Ever since I was young,
I could feel the strength of music as being powerful,
and its presence must live on.
I want to preserve music
and believe it’s my role to immerse people in it.
Music is my life.
When I think of myself,
how I am on stage is the side of myself that I consider most important.
So if someone asked who I am,
I’d just tell them to watch me perform.
Dancing itself has become my job.
It’s the best way to express
what I want to show from deep inside.
And even though I haven’t spent a majority of my life dancing,
I use dance a lot to express things I can’t put into words.
I love getting lost on stage.
When I’m truly immersed, some moves come out naturally
and they show the brighter side of me.
As for my art, it is just another way of expressing myself.
So the title is, "Since There’s No Nail Art,
I used Stickers and Glue."
But dance is what made me who I am today, so it means a lot to me.
It’s how I express my inner self.
Now. RedLightz.
Oh, yes.
Our unit’s new stage is coming up.
-ESCAPE. -Yes.
We're preparing for it.
We’re going to go rehearse.
I’m sure everyone has at least one bruise or loneliness
that they don’t want to show others.
And in this world, hiding that feels like the norm.
I also have bruises and worries I want to hide.
My biggest fear is...
that those insecurities will get exposed to the public.
I’m scared of being caught showing that part of me.
I guess I never really wanted to be super famous.
I just wanted to live my life with STAY.
I started to show my true self to STAY.
And naturally it led to more people liking us.
"A wounded blade of grass smells sweeter."
I first heard this phrase in 2018, and it still pushes me forward to thi day.
I felt like it came during a time when I was trying to understand myself.
Like it was telling me to hang in there.
There are people that support the wounded blade of grass
and that's the reason I exist.
And through that, I gained strength to live on.
I just want to enjoy the ride while I’m here.
Because in the end, it's only the good memories that remain.
The hard parts just fade on their own.
-You all right? -Yeah.
Bang Chang is here.
Thank you Bang Chan for always leading the team well.
I didn’t really do much.
Hey Bang Chan, my king!
-You are the king of SKZ world. -Am I the king?
(Offscreen director)Do you feel pressure to always be strong for the others?
STAY, shall I tell you a good TMI? After the song ended.
Seattle