How Stray Kids Prepared for Singapore and AMAs

Transcript

(@Mini Seungmin Log on Airplane) dominATE tour has begun without fail It's a world tour after a while Singapore! It's a country famous for (Changbin's) 'Chili Chili Crab' More than anything, I'm excited to meet STAY in Singapore Before taking off, I'll take a quick look at the members' faces The country where the meme 'Chili Chili Crab' was born I'... Read More

Key Insights

• The Singapore concert marked the beginning of Stray Kids’ dominATE world tour and their return to the country after almost two years. The group completed detailed rehearsals and focused on creating stronger memories for the enthusiastic local STAY audience.
• Singapore’s warm weather influenced I.N’s clothing choices throughout the visit. He selected light summer outfits, shorts, shirts, jeans, and comfortable shoes for rehearsals, while continuing his recurring behind-the-scenes OOTD segment for fans.
• Seungmin’s backstage mission was originally to steal Lee Know’s Leebit character item during the concert. Because the encore outfits did not include SKZOO merchandise, he changed the plan and initiated playful water spraying onstage, which prompted retaliation from the other members.
• Seungmin’s solo material was written with his emotions and vocal performance in mind. HAN described lyrics about trying to move away but repeatedly returning to the same place, while the members discussed working titles such as “Walking in Circles,” “goodbye,” and “Sea.”
• The collaboration with 3RACHA made Seungmin especially grateful because composing for a specific person requires thought and personal break time. He viewed their ability to create songs for him as meaningful and considered requesting more music that uses each producer’s strengths.
• I.N’s hairstyle survey produced different but positive reactions from the members. Short black hair was praised for making him look more mature and matching his outfit, while blond hair was described as giving him the appearance of a little prince.
• The Singapore visit ended with a chili crab meal at a famous restaurant. Seungmin ate the crab with buns and egg fried rice, mixed the rice thoroughly with the sauce, finished everything, and appreciated choosing the meal himself before departure.
• The AMAs preparation combined a remix of “Chk Chk Boom” with an *NSYNC-style concept and choreography. The members practiced at the rehearsal site, adjusted performance clothing, and described their invitation to the awards show as moving, dreamlike, and slightly nerve-racking.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did Stray Kids prepare for the Singapore concert?

Stray Kids began by traveling to Singapore, settling into their hotel, and attending a detailed rehearsal for the first concert of the dominATE world tour. They checked the stage, practiced performance elements, chose comfortable clothing suited to Singapore’s heat, and prepared backstage filming segments. On concert day, they focused on performing well and reconnecting with Singapore STAY after an absence of almost two years.

Q: What happened during Seungmin’s SKZOO mission?

Seungmin planned to recreate a prank from the Seoul concert by stealing the members’ baby SKZOO dolls, specifically targeting Lee Know’s Leebit after failing to take it previously. However, the Singapore encore outfits did not have SKZOO merchandise attached. He improvised by carrying a water bottle onto the stage and spraying water, but the other members responded, and he was hit first.

Q: What did 3RACHA say about Seungmin’s solo song?

During Seungmin’s backstage interview, HAN said he considered Seungmin’s sad emotions while writing and emphasized that emotion was important to the song. The lyrics describe someone trying to move far away but ultimately walking in circles and returning. Working titles and ideas mentioned during the conversation included “Walking in Circles,” “goodbye,” and “Sea,” although the discussion indicated that a final title was not settled.

Q: Why was Seungmin grateful to 3RACHA?

Seungmin said creating a song with a particular person in mind is difficult and requires the producers to use time that could otherwise be spent resting. He appreciated how readily 3RACHA wrote material for him and thanked them for the effort. The experience also encouraged him to consider receiving another song that would take advantage of each producer’s individual strengths.

Q: Which hairstyle did the members prefer for I.N?

The members offered varied but supportive opinions during I.N’s hairstyle survey. One response favored his current short style because it made him appear less young, while another praised short black hair for looking mature and matching his outfit. HAN said blond hair made I.N resemble a little prince, whereas black hair gave him a sexier appearance. Some members said every option suited him.

Q: What did Stray Kids eat before leaving Singapore?

Before departing Singapore for America, the members visited a famous chili crab restaurant. Their meal included chili crab, buns intended for dipping into the sauce, and egg fried rice. The crab was carefully disassembled at the table, and Seungmin mixed his fried rice thoroughly with the chili crab sauce. He finished the meal and said he would like to return again.

Q: How did Stray Kids describe the Singapore concert atmosphere?

After the concert, Seungmin said it had been almost two years since the group visited Singapore and that he had not felt such an enthusiastic atmosphere for a long time. The performance became especially playful during the encore water fight. Looking ahead to the remaining concerts, he said he would continue doing his best onstage so the fans could leave with even better memories.

Q: How did Stray Kids prepare for their AMAs performance?

In Los Angeles, the members attended the AMAs stage rehearsal site, adjusted their outfits and footwear, stretched, and practiced choreography. Their performance plan combined a remix of “Chk Chk Boom” with an *NSYNC-style concept and another *NSYNC song. I.N admitted feeling nervous about his first AMAs performance, while the group described the invitation as deeply moving, amazing, and similar to reaching a dream stage.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Stray Kids traveled to Singapore for the opening of their dominATE world tour, returning to the country after almost two years. The members rehearsed, selected comfortable outfits for the warm weather, interacted with fans online, and prepared personal filming segments while anticipating an enthusiastic reunion with Singapore STAY.

• Backstage at the Singapore concert, Seungmin interviewed 3RACHA about songs created for him, including material centered on returning to the same place despite trying to escape. I.N surveyed members about his short black hair, while Seungmin attempted a playful SKZOO-stealing mission that became an onstage water fight instead.

• After the concert, the members enjoyed chili crab, buns, egg fried rice, and sauce before leaving Singapore for Los Angeles. At the AMAs rehearsal site, they practiced a remix involving “Chk Chk Boom” and an *NSYNC-style performance, expressing nervousness, gratitude, and excitement about appearing on what they considered a dream stage.