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As fans wait for Stray Kids concerts in North America, the announcement of the tour date has also attracted criticism.

Stray Kids will perform in 8 locations across the United States and Canada. (Photo credits: Instagram)

K-pop’s global fan base continues to grow, with popular groups like BTS and BLACK ROSE leading the charge. Meanwhile, Stray Kids is gradually carving out its own place in the industry. With new songs and concerts around the world, the band leaves nothing to chance. Stray Kids recently announced the North American leg of their Dominate World Tour (known as ), which will include eight stops across the United States and Canada.

While many STAY (Stray Kids fans) are eagerly awaiting the group’s performances, the announcement of the tour date has also attracted criticism. Some fans expressed disappointment with the short notice, leaving them little time to plan and secure tickets. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), fans expressed their disappointment.

One wrote: “Why don’t we announce the tour dates now and sell the tickets in 2025? »

“No, but honestly announcing tour dates and tickets going on sale in the same week when they just released an album last week and another in a few weeks as the holidays approach is actually insane,” said one fan.

Another said: “Stray Kids tickets go on sale before the holidays and it’s a summer tour…you’re mean.” »

In addition to criticism over the short notice, fans are also frustrated with one of the announced venues for Stray Kids’ Dominate World Tour. According to Koreaboo, the group is scheduled to perform at Rogers Stadium in Toronto on June 29, but the problem is that the venue is still under construction. It is expected to open in 2025 and have a capacity of 50,000 people.

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If construction of Rogers Stadium is completed on time, Stray Kids could make history as the first K-pop group to perform at the venue — and potentially the first artist to take the stage there.

With Stray Kids set to take North America by storm soon, they recently wrapped up their shows in Japan on November 14, 16, and 17. The group will next perform in the Philippines on November 23, before heading to Macau for concerts in November. 29 and 30. The eight-member group includes: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, HAN, Felix, Seungmin and IN.