Stray Kids visit BAPE STORE® Dosan for exclusive collection launch

All eight members of STRAY KIDS visited BAPE STORE® Dosan to celebrate the launch of the BAPE® × Stray Kids Gift With Purchase collection. While the first phase of the collectible lifestyle items was released on October 17, a second drop featuring BABY MILO® plush items is scheduled for October 30.

A BATHING APE® (BAPE®) hosted all eight members of STRAY KIDS for a private visit to BAPE STORE® Dosan to celebrate the launch of the BAPE® × Stray Kids Gift With Purchase collection. During the visit, the members participated in a photo call and interview session with invited media, followed by an evening launch event attended by creators, industry partners, and invited guests.

Combining BAPE®'s streetwear heritage with the global creative influence of STRAY KIDS, the event opened a new chapter in partnership through fashion, music, character culture, and immersive retail. The members wore key items from the BAPE® Fall/Winter 2026 collection, completing their looks with BAPE STA™ footwear to highlight the brand's seasonal collection and iconic silhouettes.

Transformation of BAPE STORE® Dosan

For this event, BAPE STORE® Dosan was transformed into an immersive BAPE® × STRAY KIDS space. Large-scale campaign images, dedicated window graphics, and character-focused installations were implemented throughout the store to vividly realize the collaborative world, creating a vibrant space for the private visit and evening launch.

A photo installation inspired by a large claw machine served as the centerpiece of the experience, complemented by specially designed gacha machines and exclusive displays inspired by BAPE®, BABY MILO®, STRAY KIDS, and SKZOO. These installations extend the collection beyond products, inviting guests and customers to experience the collaborative world through interactive and visually rich moments.

Meeting BABY MILO® and SKZOO

The core of the launch is the BAPE® × Stray Kids Gift With Purchase collection, a series of collectible lifestyle items that combine the playful worlds of BABY MILO® and SKZOO. The lineup includes luggage tags, keycap keychains, tote bags, BABY MILO® plush keychains, and BABY MILO® plush dolls, with each product expressing the collaboration through character-centric details and signature BAPE® design codes.

The collection is being released globally in two phases. Drop 1 was released on October 17 and included the luggage tags, keycap keychains, and tote bags. Drop 2 will be released on October 30 and will include the BABY MILO® plush keychains and large BABY MILO® plush dolls. The gifts are available at participating BAPE STORE® locations worldwide through designated purchase programs, subject to local terms and conditions while supplies last.

Highlighting the BAPE® FALL/WINTER 2026 Collection

During their visit to BAPE STORE® Dosan, the members of STRAY KIDS wore key items from the BAPE® Fall/Winter 2026 main line. Through the individual styles of each member, the seasonal defining looks were placed in a dynamic musical and cultural context, strengthening the long-standing connection between BAPE® and modern music culture.

Most members wore BAPE STA™, linking the event to the 25th anniversary of the silhouette and its ongoing dialogue with generations of artists and cultural innovators.

The 25th Anniversary of THE BAPE STA™

Born in 2001, BAPE STA™ emerged from the transformative creative movement in Harajuku, Japan, and quickly became a cultural icon. Over the past 25 years, the silhouette has moved beyond its subcultural origins to become an evolving canvas capturing significant moments in fashion, music, and art.

From early projects with Daft Punk, Kanye West, and KAWS to collaborations with leading visionaries and cultural forces including KidSuper, Marvel Studios, and STRAY KIDS, A BATHING APE® has continued to explore unexpected silhouettes, material expressions, and concepts through creative partnerships. Defined by the signature STA motif and a legacy of creative dialogue, BAPE STA™ remains a lasting archetype of Tokyo street culture and its broad influence.

THE BAPE® Gacha Experience

Expanding the launch into an interactive in-store experience, BAPE STORE® Dosan is hosting a limited-time gacha experience featuring specially designed BAPE® × STRAY KIDS camo-wrapped gacha machines. During the promotion, customers who complete a purchase in-store will receive one chance to win selected BAPE® prizes.

Winners of special prizes will be given the opportunity to use (B)APARTMENT, a premium private space of BAPE® within BAPE STORE® Dosan. This space features exclusive BAPE® × STRAY KIDS displays and selected items signed by the members. Participation requirements, prize availability, and redemption instructions are subject to the official terms and conditions posted in-store.

Through the collection, the private store visit, the launch celebration, and the members' Fall/Winter 2026 looks, BAPE® × STRAY KIDS brings together fashion, music, character culture, and fandom into a decisive global brand moment. Rooted in BAPE®'s spirit of FEARLESS EXPRESSION, this collaboration invites fans to celebrate individuality and experience the world of BAPE® × STRAY KIDS in their own way.

Drop 1: October 17, 2026

Drop 2: October 30, 2026

· BABY MILO® plush keychains
· BABY MILO® plush dolls

*Provided through designated purchase programs at participating BAPE® stores worldwide. Availability, purchase requirements, and release information may vary by market. Available while supplies last. Terms and conditions apply.

BAPE STORE® Dosan
Address: 41 Apgujeong-ro 42-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

About STRAY KIDS

STRAY KIDS is an 8-member boy group under JYP Entertainment that debuted in March 2018. All members are proficient in producing, vocals, rap, and performance, building a unique musical identity through their self-composed and self-produced discography.

With the release of ‘THIS & THAT’ in August 2026, they achieved their ninth No. 1 on the Billboard 200, becoming the first artist to have nine consecutive albums debut at No. 1 following their first chart entry in the charts' 70-year history. They became the second K-pop boy group to enter the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘LALALALA’ in 2023, where ‘This & That’ recorded No. 38. The album ‘5-STAR’ set a K-pop record with 4.61 million first-week sales. As of August 2026, they have surpassed 15.5 billion Spotify streams and possess 22 music videos with over 100 million views.

STRAY KIDS won ‘Top Global K-Pop Artist’ at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, earning the honor of winning for two consecutive years following ‘Top K-Pop Album’ in 2023. They have also solidified their global popularity with awards such as ‘Best K-Pop’ at the 2023 MTV VMAs, and wins at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards and People’s Choice Awards.

STRAY KIDS is recognized as a top-tier global artist to date, continuing to expand their powerful presence and influence in the global music market.

Official Accounts and Hashtags

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Stray Kids: @realstraykids

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