The South Korean boy band, Stray Kids, pleasantly surprised their fans by unveiling their personal Instagram accounts on Wednesday (August 2). Within no time, these accounts attracted an impressive 3 million followers each.
GUYS!!!! STRAY KIDS INDIVIDUAL INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/yjfsPwfVwT
— 비니 (@spearhyunnie) August 2, 2023
The ongoing STAYweek, already a festive celebration for Stray Kids' birthday, transformed into an even more delightful occasion as six out of the eight members marked their Instagram debuts.
Since their inception, Stray Kids had been utilizing their shared official account, often presenting content that exuded an individualized touch.
The introduction of personal Instagram accounts by Bang Chan, Changbin, Hyunjin, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. created a significant buzz, serving as a remarkable gift for their fanbase during the STAYweek.
Given the fervent nature of K-pop fandoms, each member garnered followers rapidly. Presently, four members—Bang Chan, Changbin, Seungmin, and I.N.—have achieved a remarkable milestone, amassing over 3 million followers each.
Felix and Hyunjin have each surpassed 4 million plus followers.
Within the Stray Kids ensemble, only Lee Know and Han have chosen not to embark on the journey of establishing individual Instagram accounts. Han communicated through a message on Bubble for JYPNation that he is presently not inclined to take this step.
Han jisung has said that currently he decided not to join instagram or any sns coz he’s not ready yet❤️❤️
— gab ✮⁵🧚♀️💙 (@honeyhanniestar) August 2, 2023
Its okay han its okay❤️ whenever u are ready. And its okay if u are never ready too❤️❤️❤️❤️ love you!
Glad that JYP gives stray kids the options to have or not to have SNS pic.twitter.com/CPftMQNY2a
I decided not to make a social media account because I just don’t feel ready yet! Don’t worry though, because I’ll upload good news on our official account!I don’t know much about personal social media accounts, so I’ll make one when I feel ready and can show you a lot of things!
— Han
Likewise, Lee Know informed STAYs that he has little interest in Instagram and prefers communicating through Bubble.
leeknow also said he’s currently has no interest in opening an ig account because he finds bbl more convenient right now and hes asking to recommend him what to eat now instead of instagram
— 𓃹 (@eternallino) August 2, 2023
hope he knows that its understandable and completely fine 🥹 pic.twitter.com/NGsyjlAHGp
This is [more] comfortable for me so I still don’t have thoughts about making an IG. Rather than [talking about] IG, please recommend me something for lunch
— Lee Know
Among the millions of followers, the Stray Kids members have also captured the attention of some prominent figures in the entertainment world, who have opted to follow them:
#RyanReynolds was quick to follow Stray Kids' Bang Chan on his brand-new personal Instagram account.👀
— SK POP (@SKPopCulture) August 2, 2023
Is Ryan the STAY president yet? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ndgs7Qdlev
Troye Sivan has started to follow Stray Kids' Hyunjin's newly opened Instagram account. pic.twitter.com/tkawhFSvnl
— SK POP (@SKPopCulture) August 2, 2023
Donatella Versace has followed Hyunjin of Stray Kids on Instagram and commented on his post. pic.twitter.com/UJ5GtZFoIZ
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) August 2, 2023
julien solomita followed the skz members on ig 🥲 (assuming he didn't see sm's acc but i'm sure he'd follow all of them!) pic.twitter.com/2jPO5jVZOb
— lauren ★ (@shybangchan) August 2, 2023
Rihito Itagaki (板垣李光人), a Japanese actor and an I.N-biased followed and liked I.N's first post on Instagram!#I_N #아이엔 #스트레이키즈아이엔 #StrayKids @Stray_Kids pic.twitter.com/9n6g9rJOD0 pic.twitter.com/rxHD7I9waD
— I.N INTERNATIONAL 🩷🌐 (@YJIN_INTL) August 2, 2023