K-pop powerhouse Stray Kids returns Friday with "THIS & THAT," an eight-track EP built around the group's ability to move between genres without losing its identity. The release follows last year's mixtape "DO IT," which made Stray Kids the first act to debut eight consecutive releases at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Speaking at a press event in Seoul on Thursday, a day before the album's release, the eight members appeared in coordinated suits to discuss the making of the album and share behind-the-scenes stories. "It's been so long since our last comeback that every part of the schedule feels exciting," Changbin said. "We held concerts in Seoul last month, and I hope we can carry that energy into this album." The members described the title track, "This & That," as a departure from the group's previous singles, favoring a more relaxed and approachable sound over its usual intensity. "This time we went in a different direction — a little more chill and relaxed," Changbin said. "Like the title, we wanted to express the confidence of being good at this and that." He said the group intentio