November 9, 2026 | K-POP News · Japan · Live Music
Stray Kids concluded their 2026 RUN IT JAPAN tour at Tokyo Dome on November 8, ending a ten-show run that drew a reported 520,000 concertgoers across Japan. The three-night finale also featured the first live performances of “SUIATSU” and “Lonely Night,” two tracks from the group’s upcoming Japanese mini-album, SUIATSU.
The Tokyo Dome weekend was both a celebration of the group’s stadium-and-dome tour and a preview of its next musical release. The eight members closed a journey that began in August while introducing new material to fans before the mini-album’s arrival later this month.
Ten Japanese dates and a reported 520,000 concertgoers
Stray Kids opened the Japanese leg of their world tour with two performances at Tokyo’s MUFG Stadium, also known as Japan National Stadium, on August 29 and 30. The group then moved to Vantelin Dome Nagoya on September 5–6, Kyocera Dome Osaka on September 19–20 and Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka on October 24, before returning to Tokyo for three shows at Tokyo Dome on November 6–8.
Across four cities and five major venues, the group performed ten concerts. Japanese media put total in-person attendance at approximately 520,000, including around 150,000 at the three Tokyo Dome shows, according to Nikkan Sports.
The opening stadium performances also carried a landmark claim: Stray Kids became the first overseas male act to headline Japan National Stadium. Rather than treating that record as a separate headline, the Tokyo Dome finale put it into context as the starting point of a run that eventually reached half a million live attendees.
‘SUIATSU’ and ‘Lonely Night’ make their live debuts
The Tokyo Dome concerts offered more than familiar songs. Stray Kids performed the title track “SUIATSU” and the album song “Lonely Night” for the first time onstage during the three-show run, ahead of the full Japanese mini-album’s November 25 release. The first Tokyo Dome performance on November 6 featured both titles, according to concert setlist records.
“SUIATSU” received an official advance release on November 9, the morning after the tour ended. That sequence gave STAY at Tokyo Dome the chance to hear the song onstage before its digital release. The complete mini-album is scheduled for November 25.
In its official release notes, JYP Entertainment describes “SUIATSU” as a rock-driven song built around pressure, darkness and a search for light. The concept draws on the image of a deep-sea fish rising toward the surface, turning physical pressure into a metaphor for anxiety and pain. Guitars and bass underpin a sound that becomes increasingly dynamic as the track unfolds.
The seven-track Japanese release also includes “TEMPLE,” “LAST TAKE,” “Christmas Love (Party Version)” and two alternate versions of “SUIATSU,” alongside “Lonely Night.” Members Bang Chan, Changbin and HAN, who make up the producing unit 3RACHA, participated in the music across the album, according to the company.
A 31-song finale, emotional messages and a promise to return
At the November 8 finale, the group performed a 31-song program that moved between early favorites, Japanese-language versions and newer tracks. Nikkan Sports identified “Chk Chk Boom” and “CASE 143” among the recognizable songs in the set, alongside the two new titles.
The finale also featured a quieter moment. Messages from Japanese STAY appeared on screen as fans held up boards prepared for the members. Felix was visibly moved, while Seungmin reflected on the route from the National Stadium opening to the three-night Tokyo Dome finish. The members thanked fans and expressed hope of returning together as eight.
The performance leaned into the energy of the full eight-member lineup, bringing together older favorites and new Japanese songs. It was a fitting way to close a tour that had carried the group’s music across five of Japan’s biggest concert venues.
Cinema screenings brought the Tokyo finale to more fans
The Tokyo Dome event extended beyond the audience inside the stadium. The November 7 and 8 concerts were shown through live-viewing screenings in cinemas across Japan. Nikkan Sports reported about 60,000 cinema attendees over those two days.
The reported 60,000 cinema viewers are separate from the 520,000 people who attended the ten concerts in person. Both figures help explain the scale of the event without double-counting the audience.
RUN IT JAPAN 2026: tour milestones
| Milestone | Details |
|---|---|
| Japan tour period | August 29 – November 8, 2026 |
| Total concerts | 10 across four Japanese cities |
| Reported in-person attendance | Approximately 520,000 |
| Tokyo Dome finale | November 6–8; about 150,000 attendees across three shows |
| New songs performed | “SUIATSU” and “Lonely Night” — first live performances during the Tokyo Dome run |
| “SUIATSU” advance release | November 9, 2026 |
| Japanese fourth mini-album | SUIATSU, scheduled for November 25, 2026 |
What comes after the Japan tour?
The Japanese leg may be complete, but the wider RUN IT world tour continues. JYP Entertainment’s November 9 release note lists Hong Kong on December 5 and Taipei on December 12 among the upcoming stops. Those shows will give audiences outside Japan another opportunity to see the group while the new music begins reaching listeners.
For a full artist overview, visit the Stray Kids A–Z profile. Our earlier Tokyo Dome live-viewing guide covers the pre-show cinema arrangements, while our SUIATSU tracklist report has more on the forthcoming Japanese release.
RUN IT JAPAN and SUIATSU: fan questions answered
Does the 520,000 total include cinema viewers?
No. The reported 520,000 represents attendance across ten in-person concerts. Around 60,000 more fans watched the November 7 and 8 Tokyo Dome shows through cinema live viewings, according to Nikkan Sports.
When can fans listen to the new songs?
“SUIATSU” was released digitally on November 9, one day after the Tokyo Dome finale. The full seven-track Japanese mini-album, which includes “Lonely Night,” is scheduled for November 25.
Did Stray Kids debut both tracks at Tokyo Dome?
Yes. “SUIATSU” and “Lonely Night” received their first live performances during the November 6–8 Tokyo Dome engagement, ahead of the mini-album’s full release.
Sources
JYP Entertainment — Official “SUIATSU” release and Japan tour results, November 9 · Nikkan Sports — Tokyo Dome finale, attendance and live viewing, November 9