FAQ/Translations

― Preorder ―

• How can I buy the album internationally?
Check this thread for a list of retailers (data as of the release of "The Sound"). Delivery timelines are different per store, so please check before finalizing your purchase.• What are the album inclusions and POBs?
Check this thread for a summary of the inclusions, these threads for the official previews, and this thread for store exclusive POBs. Preorders for the Fanclub version have closed for now but all other versions are still available. Venue exclusive POBs will be given to those who buy albums at the concert venues during the 5-star Dome Tour (a different set of 8 photocards will be offered per day).• How can I join the Sony Music Shop Lucky Draw?
Check this thread. Please note that the PCs will be given at random (raffle style), each album gives you one chance to win. 3-album set gives you three chances.• Will my purchase count towards Oricon and Billboard Japan?
Check this thread. Albums shipped to addresses in Japan will count towards both. Billboard will count albums shipped internationally as long as its from a participating shop.

― Album events ―

• Are there online events / VCs?
No. Only offline and gift events have been announced. Serial number gift events require a Japanese address.• I am / will be in Japan and I can join. What are the offline serial number events? When will they happen?
Check this thread. The events will be held during winter 2023 in both Kansai and Kanto.

― Fanclub ―

• Can I still join the fanclub?
Yes! You can become a member of both STAY Japan and STAY Japan Mobile at any time, but you need a japanese address and telephone number to complete your registration (a proxy service can be used). If you subscribe to STAY Japan, make sure that the proxy will be able to forward you any mail you might receive. Check this thread for an overview of the difference between the two memberships.

Promotions

last update: 8/10 22:00 JST

📚 Magazine
(7/20) Harper's Bazaar Special Cover📺 TV Appearance
(8/10) NTV Oha!4, NTV ZIP!, TV Asahi Mezamashi Terebi, NTV DayDay. (Super Bowl -Japanese ver.- MV promotion)
(8/14) KBC Asadesu. (Fukuoka concert promotion)
(TBA) NHK Venue101🤝 Collab
(8/16-8/17) Tenjin Underground Mall (Fukuoka)
(9/1-9/13) Sunshine Sakae (Nagoya)
(8/28-9/10) Hisaya-odori Park (Nagoya)✨ Pop-up Store
(TBA) Stray Kids x Spotify Pop-Up Store🗾 Stamp Rally
(8/16-8/17) Spotify pt. 1: Fukuoka
(8/31-9/13) Spotify pt. 2: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka🎁 Gift Campaign
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