Stray Kids, the popular K-pop boy group formed by JYP Entertainment, recently concluded their latest world tour Maniac in October 2022. The tour spanned across 14 cities in Asia, North America and South America from June to October 2022. As one of the most anticipated K-pop tours of the year, the Maniac tour drew large crowds of Stray Kids fans, known as STAY, to their concerts. But exactly how many people got to experience the high-energy performances of Stray Kids live? Let’s take a closer look at the attendance numbers for the Maniac tour.
Asia Leg
The Maniac tour kicked off in Asia with 7 shows across 5 cities from June to July 2022. The Asian leg drew an impressive total of around 210,000 attendees.
City | Venue | Number of Shows | Estimated Attendance |
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Seoul | KSPO Dome | 2 | 50,000 |
Jakarta | Indonesia Convention Exhibition | 1 | 20,000 |
Manila | Mall of Asia Arena | 2 | 40,000 |
Bangkok | Impact Arena | 1 | 10,000 |
Tokyo | Tokyo Dome | 1 | 90,000 |
Total | 210,000 |
The tour opened in Seoul, where Stray Kids held 2 shows at the KSPO Dome on June 25-26. As their hometown, the Korean fans turned up in full force and the dome was packed with an average of 25,000 fans per show for a total of around 50,000 attendees. Indonesia was next on the itinerary with a show at the ICE Convention Hall in Jakarta on July 1. Around 20,000 STAYs in Jakarta enjoyed the first ever Stray Kids concert held in the city. The boys then headed to Manila for 2 nights at the Mall of Asia Arena on July 7-8, attracting around 20,000 fans per show for a total of 40,000 attendees. Bangkok was the next stop with a crowd of 10,000 at Impact Arena on July 14. The tour wrapped up in Asia with a massive show at the iconic Tokyo Dome on July 23 in front of approximately 90,000 ecstatic fans, marking Stray Kids’ first time headlining the prestigious venue.
North America Leg
After a brief break, Stray Kids took the Maniac tour to North America for 5 stadium shows from August 10 to 27. The North American leg garnered a total attendance count of around 155,000.
City | Venue | Number of Shows | Estimated Attendance |
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Newark | Prudential Center | 1 | 15,000 |
Chicago | United Center | 1 | 18,000 |
Atlanta | State Farm Arena | 1 | 14,000 |
Fort Worth | Dickies Arena | 1 | 14,000 |
Los Angeles | The Kia Forum | 1 | 94,000 |
Total | 155,000 |
Stray Kids started their North American tour with a show at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on August 10 attracting around 15,000 fans. On August 13, they performed at United Center in Chicago in front of 18,000 STAYs who energized the arena with fan chants and singing along. State Farm Arena in Atlanta welcomed Stray Kids on August 16 with approximately 14,000 attendees. The boys then headed to Fort Worth, Texas for a show at Dickies Arena on August 20 with a crowd of 14,000 fans. The tour wrapped up in North America with a massive highlight concert at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles on August 27. The Forum was packed to the brim with around 94,000 elated STAYs, cementing Stray Kids’ star power in the U.S. market.
South America Leg
In October 2022, Stray Kids brought the Maniac tour to South America with 2 stadium concerts in Brazil. The short but electrifying South America leg had a total estimated attendance of around 90,000.
City | Venue | Number of Shows | Estimated Attendance |
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São Paulo | Allianz Parque | 1 | 45,000 |
Rio de Janeiro | Jeunesse Arena | 1 | 45,000 |
Total | 90,000 |
On October 6, Stray Kids held their first ever stadium show in Brazil with a stop at Allianz Parque in São Paulo. Around 45,000 Brazilian STAYs turned up to show their love and support. The tour wrapped up with one last massive concert at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro on October 8, once again attracting approximately 45,000 fans.
World Tour Total
In summary, across the 3 legs spanning Asia, North America and South America, the Stray Kids Maniac world tour was attended by an estimated grand total of:
455,000 people
This attendance figure reflects the immense popularity and strong fanbase Stray Kids have built around the world in just 4 short years since their debut. Each show was packed with passionately singing and dancing STAYs, allowing Stray Kids and fans alike to share precious memories. The Maniac tour marked a major milestone for Stray Kids, cementing their status as K-pop superstars and proving their capabilities to successfully headline arenas and stadiums globally.
Notable Records
The Stray Kids Maniac world tour also broke several notable records:
- Largest attendance for a K-pop concert in Jakarta with 20,000 fans
- First K-pop act to headline Tokyo Dome with 90,000 fans
- Highest attendance for an 8-member K-pop group’s U.S. tour with 155,000 fans
- Fastest K-pop act to headline The Forum in LA, in just 4 years since debut
- Biggest K-pop concert in Brazil with 90,000 fans
Stray Kids are joining the ranks of legendary K-pop groups like BTS, BIGBANG and Super Junior in terms of tour scale and breaking attendance records. The Maniac tour numbers affirm their rapid rise to the upper echelons of K-pop in just a few years since debuting in 2018.
Response and Reactions
The Maniac tour was met with an outpouringly enthusiastic response from both fans and critics. Concert reviews consistently highlighted the high energy performances, stunning production, and Stray Kids’ strong stage presence and live vocals. Fans praised the setlist containing hit after hit, the vibrant fan chants, and meaningful interactions between Stray Kids and STAYs at each show. Many expressed how the concerts exceeded their expectations and were an unforgettable experience.
Notable reactions included:
- “One of the best concerts I’ve ever attended. Stray Kids are incredible performers and you can tell how much passion they have. The production was out of this world.” – Concert attendee, Los Angeles
- “Any STAY who went to the Maniac tour is one lucky STAY. Stray Kids gave their blood, sweat and tears. The amount of energy they have on stage is unbelievable.” – Twitter user
- “I can’t believe this was my first ever concert and it was Stray Kids! I had such an amazing time jamming out to all their hit songs. Definitely a night to remember forever.” – Reddit user
- “The Manila shows were phenomenal. Stray Kids are the next big thing in K-pop, no question. Get ready to see them headlining stadiums everywhere soon.” – Facebook user
It is clear from the reactions that the Maniac tour vastly exceeded expectations and cemented Stray Kids as a leading force in K-pop’s new generation. Witnessing the explosive growth of Stray Kids from rookies to headliners in just a few years was a surreal and proud moment for STAYs globally.
Future Growth
The Maniac tour attendance numbers bode extremely well for Stray Kids’ future growth and expansion. Having proven their drawing power across Asia, America and South America, the sky is the limit for even bigger tours at larger venues. With their growing discography of hits, impeccable performance skills and deep connection with fans, Stray Kids have all the qualities to ascend to the highest echelons of K-pop acts.
Stray Kids have already announced an additional leg of the Maniac tour due to popular demand – 3 arena shows in Japan in November 2022. This leg is expected to draw around 150,000 additional fans for a phenomenal cumulative tour total exceeding 600,000. As their popularity continues rising globally, Stray Kids could potentially headline an enormous world tour at the level of BTS or BIGBANG’s tours in scale. Their trajectory is unmistakably headed straight for the top.
Conclusion
The Stray Kids Maniac world tour was a resounding success, with an estimated grand total of 455,000 attendees across 21 shows in 14 cities. This makes it one of the largest K-pop tours of 2022 and a new personal record for Stray Kids. The staggering attendance numbers reinforce Stray Kids’ status as the new generation leaders of K-pop and their incredible capacity to sell out arenas and stadiums around the world. Coming just 4 years after their debut, the tour is a testament to their meteoric rise and the devotion of millions of STAYs globally. With more history-making achievements sure to come, Stray Kids are cementing their place in the K-pop history books and we can only excitedly anticipate what they have in store next.