Stray Kids to headline BST Hyde Park Festival this summer

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Written By Katy Richards

Stray Kids are officially coming back to the UK this summer! British Summer Time (BST) Hyde Park festival has announced its lineup of headliners for 2024, thrilling UK K-Pop fans with the news that Stray Kids will be performing at the iconic festival this July.

Credit: BST Hyde Park

Stray Kids, a South Korean boy group formed by JYP Entertainment, has been making waves globally with their dynamic music, high-energy performances, and exceptional talent. Comprised of eight members, Stray Kids have amassed a vast international fanbase known as "STAY." Their performance at BST Hyde Park will be the group's first-ever appearance at a UK festival.

Stray Kids first performed in the UK in July 2019, as part of their "Unveil Tour 'I am...'" held at the O2 Academy Brixton in London. They were due to return to the UK in 2020 as part of their "District 9: Unlock" world tour. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tour was cancelled, leaving UK STAYs eagerly awaiting the chance to see their idols in person. 

BST Hyde Park, a new staple in the UK's summer festival circuit, has a history of hosting legendary acts and providing unforgettable musical experiences. Established in 2013, the festival has welcomed a diverse array of artists across various genres, making it a landmark event in London's cultural calendar.

This event marks a significant occasion for K-Pop in the UK, with Stray Kids becoming the first K-Pop boy group to perform at BST Hyde Park, following on from BLACKPINK’s BST debut last summer.

Tickets for BST Hyde Park 2024 are currently available here. Find our event page here.



Katy Richards

Katy Richards, the Co-Founder of Hallyu Doing, has emerged as a prominent voice on K-Pop in the UK. She has been featured on BBC’s The One Show, YTN News, The Korea Herald, and The i, shedding light on the rising K-Pop scene in the UK. Based in Shropshire and working in the music industry, Katy's journey as a marketing professional has been fuelled by her love for K-Pop, dating back to 2012, with ATEEZ reigning as her current favourite group. Driven by the passion to amplify K-Pop's presence in the UK, Katy remains committed to producing tailored K-Pop content for the British fanbase. Notably, she has had the opportunity to interview esteemed K-Pop artists, including xikers, Paul Kim, P1Harmony, Kep1er, CIX, and Mino (WINNER).

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