Writers: Riya Choudhary (Delhi, India), Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India), and Aishwarya Khale (Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)

Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India)

Stray Kids India, the Indian fanbase of the globally renowned K-pop group Stray Kids, organized the DIVINE (신선놀음; sinseonnoreum) event, which was held across nine Indian cities, starting from Pune, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Dehradun, Bengaluru, Chennai, Jalandhar, and Delhi, to celebrate the group’s recent album, DO IT. Marking it as a nationwide event, we connected with organizers, city administrators, and fans who shared their exciting experiences of organizing and attending. Here’s a quick look at how the event took place in each city.

Pan India Divine Experience

Pune

The Stray Kids Divine Pune event took place on 21st December 2025, beginning at 1:00 PM at Seoul Here with Jenna’s K-Beauty, reaching its peak energy by 1:30 PM, when the organizers, Buzz Box, and Stray Kids India delivered formal introductions. Guests were welcomed to an immersive experience featuring crowd-favorite attractions, including a lively photo booth and a beautifully curated traditional Hanbok experience.

The event was packed with engaging games and standout moments. “Mingle” (Squid Game–style) was led by Aashna, while Siya hosted Gonggi. Song Charades, led by Mrunmayi, brought together iconic tracks from Stray Kids, BTS, BLACKPINK, ENHYPEN, and ATEEZ. The celebration concluded on a high note with a dynamic Random Dance Play & Karaoke hybrid finale, energetically directed by Shreya.

Adding to the experience, the owners curated a reasonably priced “Divine” menu, with Ramyun emerging as the star dish. The seamless blend of thoughtful organization, interactive activities, and warm hospitality came together to create an unforgettable celebration of community, culture, and shared fandom.

Organizer’s Experience: Kshitija Shinde

Hosting the Stray Kids Divine event in Pune with Stray Kids India was an experience that left me exhausted but in a good way. From the very beginning, I wanted this event to feel authentic and heartfelt, inspired by Korean traditions and culture, which deeply influenced the aesthetic and emotional direction of the celebration. I personally put in countless hours sourcing the decorations, carefully selecting and buying each lantern, and hand-making the scrolls myself with the guidance of my venue partners Jenna and Hwanjun, so that I would not do something which may be inappropriate to the culture. Every detail reflected the warmth, culture, and spirit I had envisioned. Seeing the space come alive exactly the way I imagined made every bit of effort worth it. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who stood by me during the event, especially Siya, Mrunmayi, Shreya, and Aashna, who helped manage and conduct the games with so much enthusiasm and patience; your support truly kept everything running smoothly. This event wasn’t just about Stray Kids; it was about community, shared passion, and creating something meaningful together, and I’ll always carry this experience close to my heart.

Kolkata

On 28^th December 2025, a Stray Kids fan event was witnessed, filled with excitement and an enthusiastic vibe of STAYs across the decorated Cafe Junglee in Bidhannagar, Kolkata. Many ‘STAYs’ gathered quite early, while adapting the Stray Kids members’ dress code and vibe.

It officially began when the organizer introduced the event, themselves, and the highlight for the day. It included many activities, from a quiz session to Random Dance Play. There were small set-up stores across the venue for them to purchase and explore official and unofficial merchandise. The ‘STAYs’ engaged with full energy and remained constant until the very end of the event. The Random Dance Play playlist included many K-pop tracks, which was the most interactive segment and stood out, creating enthusiasm among the fans. The crowd buzzed with cheers, sing-alongs, and amazing dance moves to the iconic songs.  Fans explored and bought a few items of merchandise from the stalls, including photocards, tarot cards, hand fans, aesthetic cute bags, banners, and many more. They freely bonded with each other, sharing their immense love for Stray Kids, and created a warm, welcoming environment.

Attendee’s Experience

One of the Stray Kids fans from Kolkata shared their wonderful times from the event with us. They stated,

Meeting so many STAYs and connecting with them was truly unexpected for me. Oh!! The age gap between the STAYs shocked me, making me realize the beautifully diverse fandom. The most surprising thing was that they even looked so young and active, comforting and encouraging the younger ones. We had too much fun during the quiz and RDP sessions. From cheering for each other to the friendly competition had quite an impact. I especially loved the welcoming freebies prepared by the admins. It was such a friendly environment, and a well-arranged event. I had a great time and will be attending many more in the future.

Organizer’s Experience: Prapti

Prapti, one of the admins, shared how the event exceeded their expectations, making it memorable.

The Stray Kids Divine Event in Kolkata not only strengthened the STAY’s community but also showcased the power of the fandom-driven events. Truly, from planning to execution, everything came perfectly together, reflecting the passion of both the organisers and the fans.  We concluded the event with a group picture, final announcements, and heartfelt goodbyes. STAY’s were emotional when they left the venue, before embracing each other with final hugs and talking about meeting at the next event. The event had a beautiful lasting impact and brought many STAYs together and closer.

Mumbai

Mumbai STAYs were mesmerised by the decorated Got Tea, Andheri, Mumbai, in the Stray Kids Divine vibe on 4th January, 2026. Every corner of the café was engulfed in Posters and artworks dedicated to Stray Kids and Korea. Once registered at the entrance, fans received freebie packs that included “a DO IT ID-Card holder with a PC, Random PC’s with a sleeve, a Korean traditional hand fan with stickers, and an enamel pin.”

​Each corner was dedicated to a specific activity, beginning with the food corner, where the menu was based on the member’s name or tags related to them. This was followed by three stalls: the first one was full of keychains, photocards, stickers, and various creative K-pop-related merchandise. The next one, named ‘Withluv.stay’ was pure fun and interactive, allowing STAY’s to experience their Live Doodle as well as explore the various SKZOO Keychains and Stickers. Next Stall, known as ‘houseofmeteir,’ buzzed with a crowd discussing biases, their nature, and moments, while exploring and choosing their favorites from the varied K-Pop members’ posters and photocards.

The photo booth corner, decorated with the SKZ members’ standees surrounded by Korean-inspired décor, along with their posters on the wall and an aesthetic mirror to the side, glowed under the neon pink light. Many STAY’s tried on Hanbok from the Hanbok corner and took pictures near the booth. The DIY corner was the most fan favorite and comforting space for everyone, letting the creativity flow on the photo card sleeve received in the freebie pack. STAY took their time and beautifully decorated it, with the provided stickers and tapes on the counter.

The energetic STAYs introduced themselves to each other, talked about SKZ, unboxing their ‘DO IT’ albums, trading merch, showcasing their official Photo-cards, and SKZOOs while singing SKZ songs that were played in the background. The RDP session had attendees grooving to the K-pop beats and hyped each other up with loud cheers, making it an unforgettable day. The event ended with smiles, excitement, and fans already talking about the next meetup.

Attendee’s Experience

Vishakha, one of the STAYs from Mumbai, described her lovely times with fellow STAYs.

It was such a wonderful experience. It was my first time meeting so many Stays. I loved the vibes, people, and the music, of course. Kudos to the organizers; they did a wonderful job. Looking forward to more such events! Connecting with so many STAYS! It was the most unexpected moment. As I went there alone, thinking I might get bored, because I didn’t know anyone. But I made so many new Stay friends. I enjoyed a lot with them. A lot of people love my Wolfchan plush keychain. They asked me to click pictures of it. That was really fun. Also, the toploader decorating activity was fun, too.

Organizer’s Experience: Stuti, Dimple, & Luna

Stray Kids Mumbai Admin Stuti, with the Stray Kids Mumbai Team Dimple & Luna Events, disclosed how they had been planning this event for a few months, and finally seeing everything come together felt really special to them. They added,

Since this event was for Stray Kids’ “Do It” comeback, we wanted the event to reflect that era as much as possible. From the colour theme to the décor and activities, we tried to keep it very close to the album vibe. The games, especially Gonggi, Ddakji, and the fan favourite Random Dance Play, kept the energy high throughout. It was honestly super fun to watch STAY decorate at our DIY décor station! Overall, the event went even better than our first ever Mumbai event, Lovestay! We were expecting around 140-150 people, but almost 160 fans showed up. As the event wrapped up, many fans personally came up to us, thanking us and asking when the next event would be. 

The venue staff at Got Tea Andheri East were also amazed by the response and enthusiasm of the Mumbai Stay fandom. The event showed us how strong and passionate the STAY community is in Mumbai and across India.

For us as admins and organisers, it was a big motivation to keep planning more events. Our goal is to keep growing the fanbase, make these meetups more frequent, and hopefully represent the Indian STAY fanbase on a bigger platform someday. Also, hopefully, we will even welcome Stray Kids to India! We are incredibly thankful to every STAY who attended and supported us in not just the Do It event but all of our events and projects, and we promise many more fun, loud, and unforgettable Stray Kids events in the future.

Hyderabad

The Stray Kids Divine Hyderabad event took place on 11th January 2026 at Switch Coffee, Madhapur, Hyderabad, bringing STAYs together for a vibrant and unforgettable celebration. Organized by Stray Kids Hyderabad in partnership with Selestial Events under Stray Kids India, the event was an absolute joy as STAYs from around the corner gathered under one roof to honour Stray Kids and celebrate their very essence and the success of their album and a wide array of discography. From the moment guests walked in, the space was alive with SKZ-themed décor, warm welcomes, and an instant sense of belonging. Shared excitement over freebies, bias pulls, interactive games, fan performances, and a thoughtfully curated DIVINE menu set the tone for the day. The energy peaked with group sing-alongs and a high-spirited Random Play Dance, making the Hyderabad chapter a compact yet powerful celebration of community, music, and fandom.

Attendee’s Experience: Varshita

First, I would like to thank you for hosting this event, which became my first SKZ event. I was contemplating whether or not to join, but I’m so glad I did. I was warmly welcomed by the hosts and the decor, which was lit, filled with SKZ posters, and perfectly themed as if entering a new dimension. It was a wonderful meeting STAYs; it felt like meeting an old friend with no sense of awkwardness, as though meeting them for the first time. We were handed our freebies, and to my luck, I pulled my bias Hyunjin (only STAYs can understand this feeling). I was very happy being surrounded by stays at that moment who were hyping me up. I cherish this experience n all the freebies with my life.

Decorating the toploader was a dream come true…I filled it with so many stickers, turned out so cute. Also, Singing Red Lights With All the Stays Is a Must-Have Experience in Life. Quizzes were so fun and nerve-wracking, enjoyed all the performances our fellow STAYs did. Even the menu that was meticulously created for the divine event was beyond my expectations (what do you mean we had linos dispath latte, hehe). Recreating SKZ poses and jamming to SKZ songs was the best. Ending it with a random play dance was a 10/10 experience. Finally, it was a once-in-a-lifetime DIVINE Event.

Organizer’s Experience: Yathigna

The energy at Switch Coffee on January 11th was absolutely electric! We had 46 beautiful STAYs show up in their best pink, white, and black fits, and the vibes were right on theme from the start. The room was instantly filled with screams of joy as everyone unboxed their freebie kits and pulled their biases. We kicked things off with a chaotic ‘Cheese’ game where eight teams had to spin and pose and we even had a ‘Team JYP’ made up of the amazing parents who joined in on the fun. Between the ‘MANIAC’ quiz and the non-stop singing and dancing, the atmosphere was incredible. The special DIVINE menu was a hit, especially the ‘Dispatch Latte’, which was the true star of the show, along with “Maknae’s Bap Wrap”, “Binnie’s Buff Bites”. After shopping at the fan stalls for art and merch, nobody wanted to leave! A huge thank you to Stray Kids India and everyone who helped make this Hyderabad chapter such a massive success. We can’t wait to see even more of you at the next one.

Dehradun

The event was held for the first time in Dehradun, organised under the Stray Kids India fanpage. Ms. Deeksha Vashisht, a long-time fan of Stray Kids, hosted the event at Ja-Khang Cafe, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on 17th January 2026. Free merch packs were given to those who pre-registered for the event, which included a Traditional SKZ Hand Fan, SKZ Tarot Card, a random 1 out of 8 DO IT Photocard, and a DIY Charm, all put together in a custom-made DO IT pouch. The event consisted of a Stray Kids pop quiz, puzzles, and a K-pop-themed journal art session. During the event, they organized a Stray Kids pop quiz and puzzle-solving session that offered a freebie gift at the completion of the task. There were some delicious cafe and bakery delights at the venue that the attendees enjoyed. They also provided a lot of journaling art stuff with handmade sheets to make a K-pop theme art page in whatever style suited them. Fans were dancing to the Stray Kids songs throughout the event, took pics with the Stray Kids Skzoo plushies, and made new STAY friends.

Organizer’s Experience: Deeksha Vashisht

This was my first event as an organiser; I had only attended events organised in Delhi. This was a very interesting experience for me. Looking for a suitable venue wasn’t easy; explaining to people what exactly a K-pop event is was not easy at all. Keeping a track of all payments received via registration form, making all the event invites, and sending them out to the respective attendees was amazing. I went out with my sister to get some decoration stuff and got some posters printed out to put up at the venue. Made freebie bags for all, it was very enjoyable. During the event, I realized how tough it can be to entertain and keep people engaged in an event that you have organized. I really wanted everyone to enjoy and not feel left out since they all were getting their first K-pop event experience. Talking to STAYs, asking them how they got into Stray Kids, who their bias is? It was all so interesting. At the end of the event, seeing their happy faces, all of them telling me that they were looking forward to more such events in Dehradun, that just made me elated. I am looking forward to organising more Stray Kids events in the future.

Bengaluru

On the 18th of January, 2026, at Got Tea HRBR Layout, Bengaluru, the Stray Kids fan event began with a short speech by the organiser who warmly welcomed all the STAYs who showed up early and were hyped for what was about to unfold. We chanted “Stray Kids Everywhere All Around The World, You Make Stray Kids Stay” together.

The best moment for STAY’s was when they opened their freebie packs and excitedly checked the photo cards and random goodies. Everyone had a reaction full of surprise on their faces when they pulled their bias/bias wrecker. The event had a random play dance where STAYs rocked all the super hits from SKZ, followed by a segment called “what do you Meme?” where they recreated their favourite Stray Kids memes and fandom inside jokes, as well as the SKZ-special menu where the Got Tea drinks matched the members’ vibe and personality. There were electrifying performances by Poras and Manasa/Lio, who stunned the audience with their sharp moves, clean vocals, and impressive vibes.

Cute merchandise was also at hand, at the stalls: bracelets, charms, and aesthetic collages by the enthusiastic fan, Sahana, as well as a pop-up stall by Stray Kids Bengaluru for attendees to get their hands on some high-quality SKZ posters and photo card prints. Mystic_charms7 also conducted a DIY toploader decoration and ribbon bracelet making workshop for interested STAYs who took home their own handiwork as a memorable souvenir.

The excitement was contagious; some STAYs attended the SKZ event for the first time, and some even travelled from different parts of South India to be a part of this ceremony.

Attendee’s Experience

Chethana Ramesh Srivatsa, who got the opportunity of attending the Stray Kids ‘DIVINE’ fan event in Bengaluru on January 18th, 2026, stated how fun and immersive it was. 

Hosted in a quaint cafe, the venue was decorated with themed posters and photos of the band members, as well as a life-size photo of the group with their recent Album of the Year award which was quite an attraction. My friend and I got to take plenty of fun photos, and we also received a merch pack with photocards and the ‘Divine’ handfan (I got a photocard of my bias, which was quite unexpected!) The cafe also had a Stray Kids-themed drinks menu; the ‘Bangchan’ themed Butter Toffee was my favourite. Until the fellow STAY’s arrived, we looked around, took a bunch of photos and videos, and danced along to the Stray Kids hits playing in the cafe. There was also a pop up stall with lots of cute little trinkets. Slowly, the place’s energy got really hyped up and the best part was spending time with the community. The fandom was quite strong, and we got to see many people with interesting merchandise and clothes. It was also heartening to meet STAY’s with similar interests as me. This was my first time attending a fan event in person so it was special for me.

My favourite part of the day was the group activities organized by the team. There was a meme-recreating session and we all shouted the fan chants together. We got to write cute little messages to Stray Kids on a mirror, also celebrating the anniversary of 3Racha. The best was the dance floor, where the team played parts of SKZ songs and we danced along. Regardless of getting the steps right or not, we all enjoyed the music of our favourite group together and that was the highlight of the day for me. There were also performances from two talented Stays and I quite enjoyed those too. Unfortunately, my friend had a commitment to get to so we couldn’t stay for the whole event and had to leave earlier. Still, this was quite an enjoyable day for me and will be remembered. I really loved getting to spend the day with the Stay community in Bengaluru and will definitely go back for further events, hopefully with more of my friends who are STAYs and K-Pop fans.

Organizer’s Experience: Shaista

Shaista, the admin of Stray Kids Bengaluru, shared how the event adhered to the most common sentiment: a sense of community and belonging, a feeling like the STAYs can be their true selves, no fear of judgment or hesitation to show how passionately they love Stray Kids and their dedication. Adding to that, she said,

This event was our biggest one: with 9 regional fan base admins joining in to give a memorable and uniting experience for STAYs all around India, the pressure was higher than ever for Stray Kids Bengaluru. LoveSTAY Cafe, and we have consistently been organising STAY events for a while now. This one felt grander, and we knew from the get-go that we had to plan everything as meticulously as we could and make it much more magical than any of our previous events. So we doubled down, worked closely with Stray Kids India and all the other fan base admins to ensure that all the freebies, decorations, and activities would exceed STAYs’ expectations.

The attendees were impressed by everything they experienced, including people who’ve attended SKZ Bengaluru events before as well as those who joined us for the first time. We cannot thank them enough for how eloquently they showed us how much they loved each bit of effort we put into the day. People were exchanging contact details and making plans to see each other in the next event, some even asking us when we’d host another event before they could leave this one, saying our events were their happy place.

As the organisers, I think the months of preparations, online meetings, placing orders for custom merch, and countless hours spent in curating the SKZ DIVINE experience really paid off, and our lovely STAYs left the venue with their hearts full. We look forward to more successful days with them.

Chennai

The Stray Kids Divine Chennai event was held on 18th January 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM at Kiteblu Café, Tambaram. Organized by Stray Kids Tamil Nadu under Stray Kids India, the event marked a significant moment for the local STAY community. Designed around the Divine theme, the gathering focused on immersive participation, interactive games, curated fan stalls, and meaningful fan-to-fan connections. With strong attendance, high energy, and an inclusive atmosphere, the event successfully created a welcoming space where STAYs could connect, celebrate, and feel seen as part of a growing fandom community.

Attendee’s Experience

Attendees from Chennai who attended the “DIVINE” event shared their experience of celebrating Stray Kids and meeting their fellow STAYs.

Dimple

Thank you straykids tamilnadu for hosting this event. I enjoyed everything, wish the event was for a longer time so that we could have jammed to more songs, but overall it was a very nice and a much needed event. The stalls were amazing too.

G. Dhanya

I had so much after a while, with everyone who came up to the event, the hosts were so kind too. I will definitely look forward to more events like this in the near future.

Ashiba Zeenath P

I really loved it so very much, and it was the best of all. I really wanted to stay there infact I was reluctant to leave at the end. I also got a chance to meet all the hidden STAYs in Tamil Nadu. Got a very good experience, and it was an exceptional event. I wasn’t expecting it, like it was the very best experience.

Durga Ashok

The event was organized exceedingly well with the events and the stall. It was so well organized that even if we’d arrived late or taken extra time for lunch, we could catch up and have loads of fun! The stalls were excellent and absolutely hats off to the hostess of the event, she absolutely killed it, kept the vibes going high!!! She was the star of the show and made the event a million times more memorable. Thank you so much for the event, and we can’t wait to participate in the future.

Organizer’s Experience: Shakthi Shivani GA

The “Divine” fan event was a milestone event for the Stray Kids Fanbase in Tamil Nadu. We brought together 53 fans, known during the event as “Awakened Spirits,” for an immersive roleplay experience. Our objective was to provide a sanctuary for local STAYs to connect, interact, and celebrate our shared passion for the group’s music and lore. The event was built around the “Divine” theme, a narrative where every attendee was part of a cosmic Megaverse. Our goal was to create a community experience that went beyond a standard cup sleeve event by turning every guest into a participant in an ongoing story.

The schedule was designed to keep spirits synchronized through a series of “Trials”:

1. The Awakening: A check-in ritual where guests discovered their spirit identity and House.

2. The Trials of the Divine 8: Interactive games including the “Guess the song” Quiz and “Do you know SKZ?” Trivia.

The feedback from our spirits was overwhelmingly positive. While the energy was high, we have noted areas for improvement, specifically regarding venue accessibility and the need for better audio amplification. These learning points will ensure our next convergence is even more seamless. We are proud to have hosted such a diverse and friendly group and look forward to the next chapter of our journey.

Jalandhar

The event in Jalandhar was organized by Stray Kids India and hosted by Stray Kids Punjab and Insway Events at Nagpal’s Daily Dose, Model Town. Fans had loads of fun as they played games such as word search, SKZ themed Puzzle (to join a SKZ puzzle), SKZ related act out games. Attendees ranged from their late 20s and one 8 year old fan who also attended the event. All the attendees had loads of fun with music and dance, followed by food including burgers, fries, and cold coffee with Stray Kids-themed stickers.

Ms. Umang from Insway Events, who hosted & organised this event, said,

It was amazing as an organizer as we got to meet so many people with similar interests and had a great time overall.

Attendees Experience 

Saeema

I’ve been a Stay for over a year and a half, and this was my first ever event, or I could say my first ever time meeting actual Stays in real life. It felt as if I had known them all for years; all of them were so warm and welcoming and so sweet. There wasn’t a single time when anyone felt scared to speak or shy because the atmosphere was so home-like. I’ve never really gone to any events and am more of an introvert, but here it felt like I belonged, and everyone, especially Umang and Mouli didi, were so nice and literally never let anyone feel uncomfortable or nervous. I just want to say that I loved it so so much and I am so happy to become a part of this Stay family, which welcomes everyone so warmly, no matter who they are. My overall experience of the event was amazing, and I had so much fun in all the games, gifts, and all the little chit-chat!! I’d love to go to many more events like this. Thank you so much.

Suvibhu Sharma

I have been a kpop fan since 2019 and if you are a kpop fan its hard to miss out on stray kids and coming to the event i was rather unsure at first about attending the event because I thought “I am not that big of a fan, will I even enjoy there, what if I feel awkward there”, I had these types of questions, but I decided to give it a try. It was a really, really amazing and well-planned event; it felt surreal meeting fellow kpop fans in person. I literally enjoyed it from the second I entered, there wasn’t even a minute where we all were not laughing and enjoying. There were planned games, surprises, and gifts so no one feels left out, there were even snacks to feast upon. The most memorable moment of the event for me would be literally just being myself and enjoying myself without being judged for liking K-pop or K-dramas. All the credit goes to the organizers; I really have to thank them, and I hope to be part of similar events in the future.

Delhi

The event in Delhi was organized and hosted by Stray Kids India at Got Tea, Vasant Kunj. The theme was pink, black, and grey. The registration was done on the basis of the pack that one wanted to buy. There were two packs: Divine (Rs. 350) and Do It (Rs. 250). They consisted of photocards, divine fan, lanyard, do it pin, etc. The venue was beautifully decorated by the admin and her team. There was a projector to play songs and to watch the Stray Kids Dominate movie trailer. There were 5 pop-up stalls. The House of Hestia was back with its fragrant candles, postcards, and stickers. Ara Studio had photocards for fans. Bloom House got albums, giant PCs, posters, fan-packs, binders, and so much more fun stuff. Kathy’s kawaii store had so many cute keychains, phone charms, lomo cards, etc. However, the unique point was having a Doodle artist on board who made such beautiful sketches of attending fans. There was an activity station to decorate the PC top loaders, and it was really fun.

Delhi Stays absolutely loved watching the movie trailer together, sipping on the SKZ special drinks, eating sandwiches, and clicking pictures. Everyone was sharing freebies or gifts with each other. 

Some Stays from Delhi shared their divine experience from the event.

Attendees Experience

Wini

This was my second event with Stray Kids India, and I absolutely loved it. This was extra special because I made friends in the Delhi group chat before coming to this, and that’s why I knew people. I made so many new friends, too. My most memorable moment was making videos with my friends and celebrating the birthday of one of them. It’s fascinating how Stray Kids made us stay together.

Ayushi Bansal

The Stray Kids DO IT event was memorable, and I had plenty of fun. There were booths selling goods, albums, and photocards, and I was given some incredible freebies. We spent a terrific weekend together and played a lot of games. We decorated our photocard holders with cute stickers for our photocards. We danced and sang songs, creating a lively mood. Singing and dancing to Stray Kids tunes with all of the STAYs was the event’s most memorable moment. Thunderous, DO IT, God’s Menu, Maniac, MIROH, Hellevator, Placebo, 0325, and many other upbeat songs were played as we danced. Everyone knew the dancing, and we joyfully and enthusiastically sang along. There was a lot of laughing, enthusiasm, and affection for Stray Kids. Adding stickers and artwork to personalize our photocard holders was another memorable activity. In addition to having fun with my friends, I made some new ones there. We were able to bond over that enjoyable activity and become closer. All in all, we loved every second spent together and made priceless memories that we will always treasure.

Riana Singh

My overall experience attending the event was really fun and enjoyable! It was definitely my favorite SKZ event I’ve been to. And the activity of decorating photocard toploaders was really fun, which is something I’ve personally never seen before at an event, and I had a great time doing it with my friend! Everyone there was super nice and welcoming, especially the people at the pop-up stalls. The venue was also super great and so amazingly decorated. My most memorable moment was getting a live portrait drawn of me and my friend. It was so amazing, and also something I haven’t seen at an event before, and the artist was super talented and sweet.

Organizer’s Experience: Mudi, Stray Kids India

This was one of our biggest event series yet. We have done many events in the past, but organizing and hosting events in 9 cities was truly something else. This time, we were able to reach cities I personally never imagined. It’s crazy to think how a few years back it was nearly impossible to find a fellow stay to talk to in India, and now we have such a big community of wonderful people. The divine event series ran for about a month, but that’s what you see online; there were months of planning, bookings, and running around behind it.

One of the biggest challenges while hosting pan-India events for me personally was to maintain the quality and experience across cities. Whatever you see at the event, from what goes inside the merch packs to which poster goes up on the wall, I believe everything needs to be similar and equally delivered across all cities. We always have hosts and regional admins adding their own touch to the décor, which always comes out very beautifully. But this coordination is not as easy as it sounds.

I think overall the experience as the organizer and host is not easy, it comes with the responsibility of not one event but many more, on top of that, many people forget that behind every fan event and fan base is just a fan with a regular life. As passionate as I am, I think I have developed a very strong sense of responsibility over the past few years.

One of my most memorable moments from organizing this event series – I have never been on-site at any event other than Delhi, so it was a great experience to travel down to Mumbai for the event. It was a lovely meeting, Mumbai Stays for the first time. Managing things in an unfamiliar city was definitely challenging, but everything went smoothly, thanks to the amazing admins we have in Mumbai.

Conclusion

Across all nine cities, STAYs came together not just to celebrate music, but to find comfort in community, joy in shared passion, and strength in togetherness. Each city brought its own unique flavour and energy, shaped by dedicated organisers who poured in months of effort and heart, and by fans who showed up with unmatched warmth and enthusiasm. What truly stood out was the reminder that fandom, at its core, is about people finding home in each other, even in the loudest chants and the quietest moments that feel serene and peaceful. DIVINE wasn’t just experienced; it was felt, remembered, and carried forward by STAYs across India.

Did you attend any of these events? How did you celebrate Stray Kids’ “Do It” album? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.