Stray Kids’ music video for “Thunderous” has officially surpassed 400 million views on YouTube. Released in August 2021 as the title track of their second full-length album NOEASY, the music video reached this milestone on February 7 at 9 AM (KST). This achievement makes “Thunderous” the group’s second music video to surpass 400 million views, following “God’s Menu”.
Produced by the group’s in-house team 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han), “Thunderous” blends grand orchestral breath sounds with traditional Korean instrumental elements, delivering a unique sonic experience. The song’s title carries a double meaning, playing on “noisy talkers” (잔소리꾼) and “singers” (소리꾼) to convey a message of standing firm against criticism and confidently expressing oneself. The visually striking music video further solidifies Stray Kids’ reputation as a “concept powerhouse,” incorporating Korean royal court music, pungmul (folk percussion performances), and Bukcheong lion masks alongside stunning animation transitions and VFX elements.
Stray Kids continue to solidify their global dominance, achieving remarkable milestones. In December 2023, they made history by securing six consecutive No. 1 entries on the Billboard 200 with their album SKZHIPTAPE: 合 (HOP). The group has also surpassed 30 million album shipments across Japan and Korea, earned their eighth RIAA Gold certification with MAXIDENT, and received their second consecutive nomination at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. Their upcoming ‘Stray Kids World Tour <dominATE>’ has been expanded to 55 shows across 34 cities, covering Latin America, Japan, North America, and Europe in massive stadium venues. Before embarking on the tour in March, Stray Kids will hold their fifth official fan meeting, “SKZ 5’CLOCK,” from February 14 to 16 at Inspire Arena in Incheon, further strengthening their bond with fans.
Source: starnewskorea.com
