STAY means "to remain" — the promise that fans will always stay beside Stray Kids on their journey. The name also completes the group's narrative: Stray Kids are no longer straying when STAY is beside them.
Who Are STAY?
STAY are known as one of 4th generation K-pop's most organized and passionate fandoms. They pioneered first-day streaming protocols and coordinated music show voting campaigns. STAY were instrumental in Stray Kids becoming "self-produced" stars — they championed the group's in-house production team 3RACHA from early in the group's career. STAY set records: Stray Kids became the first 4th gen group to sell 1 million, then 2 million, then 3 million albums.
A compass-shaped light stick — "nachim" (나침) means compass. The Nachimbong symbolizes Stray Kids and STAY navigating their path together. It glows in black and white with a compass needle detail and connects via Bluetooth.
Fun Facts
STAY have collectively purchased over 30 million albums — making Stray Kids the highest-selling 4th gen boy group.
The STAY community developed "STAY-powered streaming" protocols that push every Stray Kids title track to chart on Billboard Global 200.
STAY are known for attending Stray Kids concerts in "STAYtfit" outfits — black and white ensembles that match the group's signature aesthetic.
STAY's "Bang Chan's Room" (Chris Bang's weekly livestream) has been running for over 300 episodes — STAY tune in worldwide every Saturday night.