Stray Kids is set to launch an enchanting pop-up store and cafe in Seoul featuring their SKZOO characters. According to JYP Entertainment, the Stray Kids x SKZOO Pop-up & Cafe and SKZOO’s Magic School will open their doors from March 14 to March 31. This event will be hosted at two locations: AP Again in Seongdong District and Soundwave in Mapo District. Fans and the general public can check both out to immerse themselves in the magical world of SKZOO.

This event will complement the band’s magician-themed fan meeting. SKZ’s Magic School is scheduled from March 29 to 31 at the KSPO Dome. Tickets for this special gathering are available via Yes24. Pre-sales start on March 4 at 8:00 PM for STAY fan club members, and general admission opens on March 6 at 8:00 PM. Fans are encouraged to keep an eye on Stray Kids’ official SNS accounts for more details.

All about SKZOO

In 2020, Stray Kids created animal characters representing each member of the group. These characters have appeared on official merchandise and in animated YouTube videos. (Check out the ones where they dance to Stray Kids hits like “God’s Menu” and “S-Class.”) Each SKZOO character has a lot in common with its human counterpart.

Wolf Chan, for example, shares leader Bang Chan’s leadership qualities and his affinity for the wolf emoji. Lee Know’s character, a rabbit named Leebit, draws inspiration from his bunny-like front teeth and playful nature. Dwaekki, a pig-rabbit hybrid, is a nod to an infamous sculpture Changbin once made. Hyunjin got a ferret as his SKZOO character because he’s tall and long like a ferret. His character’s name, Jiniret, is a combination of his nickname “Jinnie” and the word “ferret.”

Stray Kids “특(S-Class) (SKZOO ver.)” M/V

Han got the character Han Quokka due to his resemblance to a quokka. A quokka is a small marsupial native to southwestern Australia. Quokkas are known for their distinctive round face and perpetual smile, which has earned them the title of the “world’s happiest animal.”

Felix’s character, BbokAri, shares his sunny personality. BbokAri’s name is a combination of Felix’s Korean name, Yongbok, and “병아리” (byeongari), the Korean word for “chick.” Seungmin got PuppyM because he acts like a puppy sometimes, and I.N. got FoxI.NY because he has foxy eyes—or so fans say.

Stray Kids recently won big

In other news, Stray Kids recently won big at the Hanteo Music Awards and the People’s Choice Awards. The latter named them Group of the Year, while the former awarded them Best Performance. Talk about big wins! They’re also set to make history as the first K-pop boy group to headline the BST Hyde Park music festival in London on July 14.

The upcoming SKZOO pop-up store and cafe not only celebrates Stray Kids’ creativity but also offers fans a unique way to connect with the group and their beloved SKZOO characters. – K-Pop News Writer

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