The Revolution of STAY Argentina: Making History to Bring Stray Kids Home

I fall, I rise: That’s our motto, and ArGIANTina STAYS stands stronger than ever to bring Stray Kids home. In the world of K-pop, every fandom has its own essence, but being a STAY is something truly unique. We don’t just follow Stray Kids for their music; we are a family united by a shared dream: to see our boys on the Argentine stage. Through our passion and dedication, we’ve shown that when we come together, we can reach unimaginable heights, and no goal is too lofty to achieve.

Even when hope seemed to fade on November 18th, when the flyer for Stray Kids’ Latin American world tour was released without Argentina on the map, we Argentina STAYS chose not to sit idly by or give up. Thus began the mobilizations that stormed social media, took to the streets, and captured the attention of our country’s media.

That day, the Argentine fandom immediately showed its strength and unity. Each of us joined the cause, convinced that if there’s one thing that defines this community, it’s our ability to mobilize. What began as a outcry on social media quickly became a massive campaign where every STAY made it clear that Argentina has a loyal, dedicated K-pop audience ready to welcome Stray Kids. We united in a single shout: We want Stray Kids in Argentina!

 

Dominating social media: #SKZenArgentina

The strategy was clear and effective. Social media was flooded with messages, photos, videos, and every possible form of expressing our plea. The hashtags #SKZenArgentina and #ArgentinaDWT along with DominATE world tour en argentina 2025 and the motto HAY PÚBLICO, QUEREMOS FECHA 🇦🇷 became a sort of digital banner for Argentine STAYS. We’ve kept ourselves trending for weeks, surpassing 200k posts using our hashtags, DOMINATING our national trendings and even reached the global trending topics.

 

STRAY KIDS AND STAY ARGENTINA ON TV

The media quickly took note of what was happening. Shows like Bendita TV and others important channel news on Argentine television covered the STAYs’ mobilization, giving it even greater visibility.

A STAY made a live appearance on one of the most famous news channels in the country, CRÓNICA, also asking for Stray Kids to come to Argentina.

 

Argentine Celebrities and Musicians Also Raising Their Voices for Stray Kids

Public figures from the music and television worlds didn’t hesitate to support the cause. TV hosts such as Ángel de Brito and Beto Casella joined the movement, mentioning the campaign and the hashtag #SKZenArgentina on their respective shows. Beto Casella even appeared at the first gathering to ask for Stray Kids in the Barrio Chino, the epicenter of K-pop in Buenos Aires.

Likewise, Argentine musicians like Rusher King and Rolando Bruno (who appeared in the poster for HAN’s solo song ‘Hold My Hand,’ which will be released on Stray Kids’ upcoming album ‘HOP’ on December 13th) also joined the call for Stray Kids to come to Argentina.

 

Ivan Hyung, a reality

One of the most iconic moments came from Iván de Pineda, who had the opportunity to meet and interview Hyunjin at a VERSACE fashion show. He recently shared with a fan that he took a photo with him, which is still in his gallery (and has not been published yet), and that he is aware of STAY ARGENTINA’s request for Stray Kids to come to Argentina, he even asked the fan: “So, what do you think, will Stray Kids come to Argentina?” then when the fan replied, he did it back saying “Hmm, we’ll have to see”. It’s publicly known that Hyunjin greatly appreciates Iván for being very kind to him and also that Iván told him to visit Argentina. Hyunjin said that he wants to do so.

The Argentine fanbase of Stray Kids, along with STAYS from the country, also appeared on a live streaming called OLGA, where they shared details about the nationwide movement we are doing.

 

And a lot of websites posting articles about the STAY ARGENTINA REVOLUTION

 

WE REACHED KOREA. LOCAL NEWS THERE ALSO TALKED ABOUT US

 

IN KOREA BUT SPANISH AS WELL

LLEGAMOS A COREA DE NUEVO 🥹 los conductores de “Melodías de Corea” programa de KBS WORLD Spanish @spanishkbs que se encuentra en Corea leyeron hoy el email que les envié la semana pasada sobre la movilización de Stay Argentina para que Stray Kids vengan a nuestro país, pasaron… https://t.co/NNzYqdJQx9 pic.twitter.com/T4HUq4mjKI

— mica 🐿️合 (@hansgirlf) December 5, 2024

AND IN ENGLISH TOO

 

INFLUENCERS JOINED THE REQUEST FOR STRAY KIDS TO COME TO ARGENTINA

 

The brands didn’t miss the opportunity to join #SKZenArgentina #SKZxARG

Argentine and Latin American brands like Spotify Argentina, MTVLA, Mostaza, Marolio and n1uapp joined us on social media, giving a boost to our request

 

We even reached politicians

Alejandro Kim, a lawyer and former Vice President of the Chamber of Korean Entrepreneurs in Argentina, spoke about Stray Kids in a video that quickly caught the attention. He mentioned that a contact had informed him that “The guys (Stray Kids) are dying to come to Argentina.” These words sent a wave of excitement and emotion through the entire Argentine fandom, further fueling the passion and hope of STAYS across the country.

 

Stray Kids’ Band Joins the Movement, Reposting Our STORIES for STRAY KIDS TO COME TO Argentina!

What stands out as most impressive to us is the fact that we’ve managed to reach the band that performs alongside Stray Kids. They not only took notice of our efforts but also reposted on their Instagram stories, amplifying the massive support we’re gathering to bring Stray Kids to Argentina. It’s incredible to see our message being shared by those directly involved with the group, helping us get one step closer to our goal.

Throughout this process, the interactions between us as STAYS and with brands, artists, and media were fundamental to keeping our cause visible. Support from figures like the musicians who accompany Stray Kids, who shared their support for Argentine STAYS in their Instagram stories, gave us the strength to keep going. Because even though the dream of having them here hasn’t yet come true, we know we are closer than ever.

 

The fandom, making noise non-stop since day one, AND WE KEEP GOING!

Since the moment the campaign started, the passion of us, Argentine STAYS has been unstoppable. The movement has taken over social media, and now it’s spilled into the streets, with fans organizing meetups across the country. The first one on November 24th was at Buenos Aires’ iconic “Barrio Chino”, where STAYs gathered to ask for Stray Kids in Argentina, sing along to their songs, and unite in their shared dream of bringing the group to our country. The park was filled with SKZOOs, Argentine flags, and homemade posters, all showing the passion and dedication of the fandom.

 

We even printed posters and plastered them across the streets of Argentina, ensuring that our message is seen everywhere

 

A Nationwide Movement: STAYs Across Argentina UniteD for Stray Kids IN ARGENTINA

The movement has sparked massive gatherings, with STAYs from every corner of the country coming together to show their unwavering support for Stray Kids. From the heart of Buenos Aires to cities like Misiones, Entre Ríos, Córdoba, Rosario, and more, STAYS have organized events, waving flags and holding up posters and skzoos and also stays joining from home. The dream is growing stronger with every step, and the whole country is united in this mission.

 

The Revolution of STAY Argentina: A Historic Day at the Obelisk

On November 30th, the Obelisk became the epicenter of the revolution. Hundreds of STAYS gathered around the iconic monument, creating a sea of SKZOOs, flags, and posters that filled the area with vibrant energy. The giant screen in front of the obelisk, displaying a Stray Kids video asking for them to come to Argentina, became a symbol of the fandom’s dedication. The message was clear—this wasn’t just a group of fans, but a force of unity, making its presence known.

As we continue to unite with #SKZxARG #SKZxArgentina, from every corner of Argentina, this movement grows stronger each day. Every chant, every flag, every poster, and every ARGSTAY who join this brings us closer to making our dream a reality. We are more than just fans; we are a family bound by love and passion for Stray Kids. Our hope to have them here is unstoppable, and we will keep fighting for this dream.

To Stray Kids: We want you to know how much we love you and how much your music has impacted our lives. We understand that you want to see us too, just as much as we want to see you. We know our eyes will meet soon here in Argentina, and that day we will sing with you, smile and cry saying “We made it”.