Stray Kids has spectacularly concluded their first European stadium tour by becoming the first K-pop act to both enter and sell out Italy's Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
On July 30th (local time), Stray Kids performed the final show of their 'Stray Kids World Tour <dominATE>' at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. This tour, which spanned approximately 11 months across five continents, marked the group's largest scale tour to date, with a total of 54 shows in 34 locations, setting a new pinnacle in their career.
The Stadio Olimpico, a massive stadium with a seating capacity of around 70,000, is not only the home ground for the prestigious Serie A clubs AS Roma and SS Lazio but has also hosted concerts by global artists like U2, Coldplay, and Muse. The concert sold out all available seats, making it the largest K-pop event ever held in Rome.
Throughout their European tour, Stray Kids sold out tickets in all six cities, including Amsterdam's Johan Cruijff Arena, Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park, London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Madrid's Wanda Metropolitano, Paris's Stade de France, and Rome's Stadio Olimpico, proving their explosive popularity among local fans.
On stage, Stray Kids delivered a non-stop performance for 180 minutes, featuring their hit songs, a variety of B-sides, and unit stages. They closed the distance with the audience by moving around the stadium and created a truly empathetic stage by singing along with fans in Korean.
The members shared their heartfelt thoughts, "It's bittersweet that today marks the end of our European tour. Rome is known as the 'Eternal City,' and we hope the love between Stray Kids and Stay will be eternal just like Rome. We hope this concert will be a memorable moment in your lives."
This tour has once again proven Stray Kids' global influence, leaving behind a trail of 'firsts' and 'biggests.' The group is set to make a grand comeback with the release of their 4th full album 'KARMA' on August 22nd, kicking off their promotional activities in Seoul.
Photo Credit: JYP Entertainment
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)