Stray Kids member Felix dropped his new solo digital single Slow It Down on September 1, 2026, at 6 p.m. KST. The track arrived as part of the group’s self-produced music project SKZ-PLAYER. The music video features a special appearance from South Korean actress Roh Yoon Seo, who plays a young woman chasing her dreams.
The song carries a simple but meaningful message. It encourages listeners to pause their busy lives and reflect on cherished memories, shared dreams, and time spent with loved ones. Felix personally took part in writing the lyrics and composing the music.
Felix Joins SKZ-PLAYER as Second Artist
The SKZ-PLAYER project is a Stray Kids initiative where each member releases music and visual content they helped create. The project focuses on showing the group’s musical abilities and artistic sides. Members participate in everything from song production to music video planning and directing.
Han kicked off the project in June 2026 with his track back to life. Felix follows as the second artist to take part in this project. All eight members will eventually release their own songs and content through SKZ-PLAYER.
Slow It Down Blends Acoustic and Hip-Hop Sounds
Slow It Down is an acoustic hip-hop track built around a simple guitar loop and a hip-hop beat. Felix contributed to both the lyrics and composition of the song.
The lyrics deliver a comforting message about taking a break from the fast-moving world. Felix encourages listeners to stop for a moment and look back on their dreams and the time they have spent with important people in their lives. His warm voice adds to the soothing feel of the track.
Roh Yoon Seo Stars in Music Video
The music video for Slow It Down features actress Roh Yoon Seo, who has gained popularity through dramas like Our Blues, Crash Course in Romance, and Donggung, as well as films including 20th Century Girl and Cheongseol.
Roh plays a character named Yunseo in the music video. The video tells the story of young people struggling to balance their dreams and reality while dealing with busy daily lives. Yunseo works hard to pursue her dreams while navigating the challenges of everyday life.
Felix appears in the video as a figure who encourages Roh’s character. He gives her courage as she moves between reality and her aspirations. The video captures the struggles and hopes of youth through their connection.
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Stray Kids Continue Global Success
The solo release comes during a busy period for Stray Kids. The group is currently in the middle of their Run It world tour. They recently made history as the first foreign male artist to hold a solo concert at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo on August 29 and 30. The concerts drew around 140,000 spectators over the two days.
Stray Kids released their mini album THIS & THAT on August 7, 2026. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart dated August 22. This marks the group’s ninth consecutive album to enter the chart at No. 1, the first such streak in Billboard 200 history. The achievement also makes Stray Kids the group with the most Billboard 200 No. 1 albums in the 21st century. The title track This & That entered the Hot 100 at No. 38, the group’s highest ranking on that chart.
The Run It tour continues to expand across Asia. Stray Kids will also headline Rock in Rio in Brazil on September 12, 2026. The group has planned additional festival dates across Latin America as part of their global activities.
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