Stray Kids is facing backlash over their new comeback trailer for KARMA.
The trailer dropped ahead of their comeback, but some fans slammed the new music. Criticism flooded in with comments like:
“My God there isn’t a single good song on this album” — @HyvneDoll
“Lock bangchan out the fucking studio i can’t do this anymore” — @sariicrls
Others were a bit more hopeful.
“maybe it’ll grow on me” — @aariiek
The controversy escalated over accusations of cultural appropriation. Fans pointed out the group’s use of hip-hop stereotypes, singling out durags and outfits in the trailer as problematic.
A Reddit thread summed up the frustration:
“is anyone else put off with skz’s new comeback trailers?” — u/lightstar789
Comments agreed the styling leaned into cliched hip-hop imagery unnecessarily.
Photos of the members’ outfits fueled the debate even more.
Netizens sighed at the repeated pattern, recalling past criticisms of the group over similar issues.
“They’ve been called out before and nothing’s changed.” — u/Bubbly-Age-9363
The situation is gaining traction online as the KARMA comeback approaches on August 22, 2025.
Stray Kids and their label have not issued an official statement yet.
We’re monitoring the situation.
