Stray Kids 9 members

I am the ninth member of Stray Kids. When I was first introduced as a new member, many didn't believe I could become part of the team. I was nervous too, because Stray Kids were already a real family long before I arrived.

On my first day at the dorm, I hardly spoke to anyone. But Bang Chan approached me with a warm smile and said:

— Don't worry. No one has to be perfect here. Just be yourself.

Those words helped me feel like part of the group.

Every member supported me in their own way. Lee Know patiently helped me with the choreography, Changbin always joked to lift my spirits, Hyunjin gave me tips on how to carry myself better on stage, Han inspired me not to give up, Felix asked every evening if I was doing okay, Seungmin helped with my vocals, and I.N always brought hot tea after long rehearsals.

A few months later, we were preparing for our first concert as a full lineup. Before going on stage, I was incredibly nervous. My hands were shaking so hard that I could barely hold the microphone.

Bang Chan gathered us in a circle.

— Today, we aren't eight or nine separate people. We are one team. And no matter what happens, we will go through it together.

When the music started and the curtain rose, I saw thousands of glowing STAY lightsticks. The nervousness gradually faded. I felt the support of the members beside me, and every song became easier and easier.

After the concert, we sat on the floor backstage, exhausted but happy. No one spoke—everyone just smiled.

That was when I realized I had become part of something much bigger than just a music group. Stray Kids became my second family, where everyone is ready to support one another at any moment. And that is why every time we step on stage, it feels like fulfilling a dream that we share together.