Chapter 6: The Power of Collaboration

Collaboration is a funny thing. At its best, it's a force that brings out the best in everyone. At its worst, it can cause tension and conflict. But when you find the right balance, collaboration is where the magic happens. That's what we discovered during the making of Hope. It wasn't just about us working individually—it was about us coming together to create something that was greater than the sum of its parts.

Every member of Stray Kids has their own strengths, their own unique way of approaching music. But when we all came together for Hope, we found a new level of synergy. The energy in the studio was electric. Each of us pushed each other to think differently, to experiment with new ideas, and to challenge ourselves in ways we hadn't before. We became more than just a group—we became a true team, where every voice mattered, and every idea was heard.

There were times when we disagreed, when we didn't see eye to eye on a particular track or concept. But those moments were just as important as the times when everything flowed smoothly. It was during those disagreements that we learned the most about each other. We learned to listen, to compromise, and to trust in each other's judgment. It was a process that made Hope stronger and more unified than any album we had created before.