Bang Chan, Felix on “ATE” for Apple Music “All About Stray Kids Radio”

While K-pop artists tend to use a series of teaser photos and video clips to get fans excited about new music, the members of Stray Kids are taking to Apple Music’s airwaves to share more about the group’s upcoming album. ASA Album.

In the opening episode of All about Stray Kids Radio (which premieres today, July 8, on Apple Music 1), members Bang Chan And Felix announce new details about the group’s upcoming mini-album ASA (out July 19), reflect on their latest single, and discuss their latest playlist additions, their current favorite games, and other insights into SKZ’s music.

Felix says ASAThe overall concept of is “something we haven’t done before.” Bang Chan agrees, adding that not only is the title track single new, but “so are many of the other songs, it’s all very different… what we recorded just shows a different side of Stray Kids.”

With their charming Australian accents, the fellow musicians also talked about why the Stray Kids version of their latest Billboard Hot 100 hit, “Lose My Breath” featuring Charlie Puth, was “a little more special.” The duo also revealed the other songs on their current playlist, including “Complicated” by Avril Lavigne, “New Divide” by Linkin Park, “Ichizu” by King Gnu and “Wake Me Up!” by Avicii.

STAYs can watch the first episode of All about Stray Kids Radio will be released on July 8 at 10:00 p.m. ET on Apple Music 1 at apple.co/_StrayKidsRadio. The remaining episodes will be released every Tuesday, with All about Stray Kids Radio also available on demand for Apple Music subscribers after broadcast on Apple Music 1. Each episode will also be available on Apple Podcasts one hour after broadcast. The podcast trailer for the show can be found here.

Ahead of tonight’s full episode – which is sure to include even more revelations – check out these exclusive moments and show illustrations Billboard can share before the broadcast.

What fans can expect from ASA:

Felix: About nine months have passed since our comeback.

Bang Chan: Yeah, it’s been about, what? Uh, eight months?

Felix: We did (“Lose My Breath”), so, you know, fans can obviously be like, “Oh, dude, what kind of concept or direction are they going for this comeback album?” But I definitely think we’ve had that kind of concept since… the first time. And the music style is also very different. But then you can be like, “Oh, wow, so this song… it’s definitely in the style of Stray Kids.” You know what I mean?

Bang Chan: That’s something we’ve never done before – not just with the title song, but with many other songs too, it’s all very different. But ultimately, that’s what we did. What we recorded. It just shows a different side of Stray Kids.

Felix: I think we incorporated it quite well into the song.

Bang Chan: Yes, yes, yes. Everyone did a really good job.

Felix: It matches our color so well.

About “Lose My Breath (Stray Kids Version)”:

Bang Chan: Since all eight of our voices are featured in the song, I think it’s special. You know what I mean? Plus, it’s a completely different Stray Kids song.

Felix: Yeah, it’s not a song we would always do. But on the other hand, because we’re doing it ourselves, I think we did a good job recording and preparing this song.

Bang Chan: Most of the time, I would, you know, direct 3RACHA on this song. But everyone did such a great job, so, um, kudos to all the members. And, um, also, you know, I feel like because, you know, the weather is getting so hot lately… “Lose My Breath” kind of cools you down when you listen to the song in this hot weather.

Felix: Yes. No matter how hot it is, like 35 degrees (Celsius), it’s still good to listen to, you know?

Bang Chan and Felix’s favorite songs from Stray Kids:

Felix: What is your favorite Stray Kids song?

Bang Chan: Brother, this is so hard! I can’t decide! (Laughs.) Do you have one?

Felix: I have… actually (my favorite was) “DOMINO”.

Bang Chan: “DOMINO”? “DOMINO” is pretty good. “DOMINO” is my alarm clock.

Felix: Oh really?!

Bang Chan: Because it is so loud from the beginning. (To sing.) And it wakes me up immediately. I think to myself: “Uh!”

Bang Chan and Felix talk about hobbies:

Felix: Is there anything that interests you at the moment?

Bang Chan: Ooh, interests… I don’t know… you know, I play Genshin a lot nowadays.

Felix: Genshin a lot, yes. I feel the same way.

Bang Chan: Sometimes, if you bring your console into the schedule, we play tkken together. Um, what else? I’m interested in football.

Felix: You played football?

Bang Chan: Mm-hmm.

Felix: Oh yes, you did.

Bang Chan: Yes. Futsal with the members and a few other friends.

Felix: Oh yeah.

Bang Chan: Um, what else do I do? I’ve been trying to work out more often lately.

Felix: Oh. Ah, then you have more hobbies… Then you have about three hobbies.

Bang Chan: I guess so.

Felix: How to train, football and then Genshin.

Bang Chan: Honestly, yes. That makes sense. Because, I mean, you know me. I think a lot. And then I try to get out of my head – I try to find all these hobbies (Laughs.)

Felix: That’s good, man.