SKZOO (스키주 seukiju) is a derivative brand by Stray Kids. Each member is represented by a cartoon animal, which is declined in various merch types such as plushies, figures, etc.
Background[]
A teaser video with animated SKZOO characters was revealed on December 23, 2020, followed by the SKZOO version of "God's Menu" on February 2, 2021. The first series of SKZOO plushies and figures were available for pre-order from February 3 to February 14 using a special website, SKZOO Store.[1]
On February 20, 2021, Stray Kids performed "God's Menu" in life sized SKZOO costumes at the "SKZ-X" fanmeeting.
In May 2022 and April 2023, SKZOO were promoted through the pop-up stores "THE VICTORY" in South Korea and Japan.
On June 27, 2023, 24 SKZOO digital stickers themed after "S-Class" were released on Kakao.[2]
On June 29, 2023, SKZOO phone cases for Samsung phones were released as part of the special collaboration "STAR TO GALAXY" with mobile accessory brand SLBS.[3]
On July 1 and 2, 2023, Stray Kids performed the songs "Star Lost" and "Grow Up" together with lifesize SKZOOs at the "PILOT : FOR ★★★★★" fanmeeting.
On November 13, 2023, 24 SKZOO digital stickers themed after ROCK-STAR were released on Kakao.[4]
The SKZOO Store website closed on January 31, 2024, and its content was moved onto Stray Kids' page on the global JYP SHOP.
The opening of season 5 of SKZ CODE which started on February 8, 2024, is SKZOO themed.
In April 2024, lifesize SKZOOs performed themselves the songs "TA" and "S-Class" during the fanmeeting "SKZ'S TOY WORLD", getting prominent roles in the variety segments as well.
On July 25, 2024, 24 SKZOO digital stickers themed after "Chk Chk Boom" were released on Kakao.[5]
On August 1, 2024, an animation for the birthday of the fandom was added to the search engine Google. After typing "Stray Kids" or "SKZ" in the search bar, an animation would display a crowd waving Nachimbongs and holding SKZOO plushies, with the members' voices saying "Stray Kids everywhere all around the world".[6]
SKZOO[]
Characters[]
Series[]
The three main plushie types sold for SKZOO'S MAGIC SCHOOL POP UP STORE
SKZOO plushies exist under three main shapes: the original version, the mini version and the 10cm version. New series of plushies and/or outfits were released for the following events:
- 1st #LoveSTAY "SKZ-X" (2021)
- Mixtape : OH (2021)
- 2nd #LoveSTAY "SKZ'S CHOCOLATE FACTORY" (2022)
- 2nd World Tour "MANIAC" (2022)
- THE VICTORY POP-UP STORE (2022)
- Stay in STAY in JEJU EXHIBITION (2022)
- SKZOO'S MAGIC SCHOOL POP UP STORE (2024)
Images[]
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Videos[]
Trivia[]
- The name "SKZOO" comes from the contraction of "SKZ" and "zoo", referring to the animal concept of the characters.
References[]
- ↑
@Stray_Kids (Feb 13, 2021)
- ↑ @Stray_Kids (Jun. 27, 2023)
- ↑ @slbsstudio (Jun. 29, 2023)
- ↑ @Stray_Kids (Nov. 13, 2023)
- ↑ @Stray_Kids (Jul. 25, 2024)
- ↑ @usuallyawake (Aug. 2, 2024)
