Stray Kids make History in Brazil with Record-Breaking Stadium Concerts, drawing 175,000 Fans

Stray Kids wrapped up their historic Brazil leg of the ‘dominATE’ world tour with a powerful second night at Estádio do Morumbi (Morumbi Stadium) in São Paulo on April 6, setting a new record for the largest K-pop tour ever held in Brazil — with a total of 175,000 fans across three shows.

The group performed on April 1 at Estádio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro for 55,000 fans, followed by two sold-out nights in São Paulo on April 5 and 6, gathering an additional 120,000 attendees. Originally scheduled for just one show in São Paulo, the overwhelming demand led to the addition of a second date.

By headlining the massive Estádio do Morumbi, a venue previously graced by global icons like U2, Madonna, Coldplay, and Lady Gaga, Stray Kids became the first K-pop act in history to perform a solo concert at the legendary stadium.

The show was a full-scale spectacle featuring intense pyrotechnics, fireworks, fire effects, and a 30-song setlist packed with global hits like “MANIAC,” “S-Class,” “God’s Menu,” “Back Door,” “Chk Chk Boom,” and “Walkin On Water.” Notably, the group performed live vocals for the entire show, adding a raw, emotional energy that captivated the audience.

Unit performances from their recent digital single “Mixtape : dominATE” stole the spotlight:

• “Truman” by HAN and Felix

• “Burnin’ Tires” by Changbin and I.N

• “ESCAPE” by Bang Chan and Hyunjin

• “CINEMA” by Lee Know and Seungmin

The members expressed heartfelt gratitude throughout the night.

Bang Chan said:

“Being here in person makes us feel the love of STAYs so much more deeply. Sometimes we wonder, ‘Is it really possible to have this many fans in South America?’ But we’re also sorry it took us this long to come. Thank you so much for waiting for us!”

HAN added:

“There’s never a moment on stage when I’m not happy. My only wish is for our STAYs to feel even a little bit of joy and happiness watching us perform.”

Hyunjin closed the night with a promise:

“Will you welcome us again when we come back? We performed like these shows were our last… but they’re not. We’ll be back. I promise!”

Stray Kids’ dominATE tour is set to continue through July, covering 55 shows in 34 cities across Latin America, North America, Japan, and Europe. In July, they will become the first K-pop artists to headline a solo concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. With an estimated 2.2 million total attendees, the tour is on track to become the biggest single K-pop tour in history.

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