Stray Kids I AM YOU [3rd Mini Album] — I Am Ver. & YOU Ver.
STAYs, this is where the "I Am" trilogy reached its beautiful conclusion. 💙🌅 Stray Kids' I AM YOU dropped on October 22, 2018 — completing the journey that started with "I am NOT" and continued through "I am WHO." And honestly? The emotional payoff was everything. The message that "I found myself through you" hits different when you realize these 9 members were telling US, the fans, that we helped them discover who they are.
Two versions to collect: I Am Ver. with that warm sunset cityscape, and YOU Ver. with the twilight blue aesthetic. Both are gorgeous, both have different photobook content, and yes, collectors typically need both because the visuals are just that good. 📸
Order your Stray Kids I AM YOU from Kpop Exchange — shipped from Denver with no customs fees. Complete your "I Am" trilogy the right way.
Album Description:
I AM YOU is Stray Kids' 3rd mini album, released on October 22, 2018 under JYP Entertainment. This album served as the concluding chapter of the iconic "I Am" trilogy — following I am NOT (March 2018) and I am WHO (August 2018) — forming a cohesive narrative arc centered on personal identity and finding yourself through connections with others.
The title track "I am YOU" is a hip-hop genre song with a splendid yet lyrical feeling. Written and composed by 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Changbin, Han), it features guitar playing layered over strong trap beats. The message? "I got to know myself (I) thanks to you (YOU)" — a beautiful acknowledgment that we discover who we are through the people we connect with, including fans.
The album also features the iconic "0325" — an experimental track that literally combines the intros from "I am NOT," "I am WHO," and "I am YOU." The title references March 25th, Stray Kids' official debut date. Other highlights include the emotional "Hero's Soup" (해장국) written about the members' fathers, and the fun, carefree "Get Cool."
Fun fact: I AM YOU has sold over 370,000 copies and earned Platinum certification from Circle Chart (250,000+ units) in May 2022. The physical CD-only track "Mixtape#3" features an OT9 version of 3RACHA's "For You" — a hidden gem that completionists treasure. 🏆
⚠️ Note: Original pressings of I AM YOU feature 9 members including Woojin, who departed the group in October 2019.
CONTENTS FOR ALBUM:
I am Ver. / You Ver.
PHOTOBOOK 3rd page 1ea Random Out of 9 Types
CD-R 1ea Out of 2 Types (I am Ver. / You Ver.)
QR PHOTOCARD 3ea (A, B, C 1ea random each):
A ver. 1ea Random Out of 9 Types
B ver. 1ea Random Out of 36 Types
C ver. 1ea Random Out of 27 Types
ALBUM VERSIONS
I am Ver.
You Ver.
TRACK LIST
01. YOU
02. I am YOU [Title]
03. 편
04. 해장국
05. Get Cool
06. 극과 극
07. 0325
08. Mixtape#3 (CD only)
SHIPPING & CHART INFO
✅ Ships from USA — Fast shipping from our Denver, Colorado warehouse. No customs fees for US customers.
✅ Chart Eligible — Counts toward Hanteo Chart and Circle Chart (formerly Gaon).
✅ Platinum Certified — I AM YOU is certified Platinum by Circle Chart (250,000+ copies)!
✅ Kpop Exchange Freebies — We always include goodies for STAYs.
✅ Official Album — Authentic JYP Entertainment release, factory sealed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please check carefully before placing your order. Albums cannot be cancelled nor refunded once they are processed. By ordering this product, all SALES ARE FINAL. We will not be liable for any missing item in this album as inclusions are determined by the manufacturer.
⚠️ Pre-Order Benefit items (Poster, Postcard Book, Photocard) were limited to initial release quantities in 2018 and may not be included in current printings.
⚠️ Original pressings of I AM YOU feature 9 members including Woojin, who departed the group in October 2019.
📦 Orders containing pre-order items will be held until all items are released and available to ship together.
🎁 Kpop Exchange freebies included with your order!
The outer case/box is simply for protecting goods. (Damages such as scratches or discoloration on the case/box cannot be compensated.)The sales volume of applied 100% in the charts on Apple, HANTEO, GAON, and Music Bank K.
**All items will be shipped out within 3~7 business days once the order has been processed.
Shipping:
* Every order comes with a tracking number* Shipped from Denver, Colorado, USA
Q&A — STRAY KIDS I AM YOU
Q: What is Stray Kids I AM YOU? A: Stray Kids I AM YOU is the group's 3rd mini album, released on October 22, 2018 under JYP Entertainment. It serves as the concluding chapter of the "I Am" trilogy (following I am NOT and I am WHO) and features the title track "I am YOU." The album comes in two versions: I Am Ver. and YOU Ver.
Q: What does I AM YOU mean? A: "I AM YOU" represents the conclusion of Stray Kids' identity-exploring "I Am" trilogy. The title conveys the message that "I found myself through you" — expressing that we discover who we are through our connections with others. The album explores how relationships help shape personal identity, with lyrics like "I know when I am with you, we can overcome anything."
Q: What's the difference between I Am Ver. and YOU Ver.? A: The two versions differ in cover aesthetics and photobook content. I Am Ver. features warm sunset orange/brown tones, while YOU Ver. has a twilight blue evening aesthetic. Both versions share the same music and QR photocard pools, but contain different photobook photos.
Q: How many photocards are in Stray Kids I AM YOU? A: Each I AM YOU album includes 3 QR photocards — one from each of three different pools: A ver. (random 1 of 9, size 70mm × 100mm), B ver. (random 1 of 36, size 55mm × 85mm), and C ver. (random 1 of 27, size 55mm × 85mm). That's 72 total unique photocard designs across the album!
Q: What's included in Stray Kids I AM YOU? A: Each album includes: cover (180mm × 255mm), photobook with special page (random 1 of 9), CD-R, and 3 QR photocards (A ver: 1/9, B ver: 1/36, C ver: 1/27). Pre-order/first press editions also included a poster (1/2), postcard book (1/2), and photocard (1/9).
Q: What songs are on Stray Kids I AM YOU? A: I AM YOU contains 8 tracks: "YOU." (intro), "I am YOU" (title), "편 (My Side)," "해장국 (Hero's Soup)," "Get Cool," "극과 극 (N/S)," "0325," and "Mixtape#3" (CD-only bonus track). All tracks were written and composed with involvement from 3RACHA.
Q: When was Stray Kids I AM YOU released? A: Stray Kids I AM YOU was released on October 22, 2018. A showcase titled "Stray Kids Unveil: Op. 03: I am YOU" was held at Olympic Hall in Seoul on October 21, 2018, one day before the official release.
Q: What is the "I Am" trilogy? A: The "I Am" trilogy is a series of three mini albums by Stray Kids released in 2018: I am NOT (March), I am WHO (August), and I am YOU (October). Together they form a cohesive narrative about self-discovery — from questioning identity, to searching for answers, to finding yourself through connections with others.
Q: What is 0325 by Stray Kids? A: "0325" is track 7 on I AM YOU, named after March 25th — Stray Kids' official debut date. It's an experimental track that combines the intro songs from all three "I Am" albums ("NOT," "WHO," and "YOU") into one unique composition celebrating their journey.
Q: Where can I buy Stray Kids I AM YOU in the USA? A: Kpop Exchange ships Stray Kids I AM YOU from our Denver, Colorado warehouse with fast domestic shipping and no customs fees for US customers. Choose I Am Ver. or YOU Ver., or get both to complete your collection!
Q: Does Stray Kids I AM YOU count for charts? A: Yes! Stray Kids I AM YOU is eligible for Hanteo Chart and Circle Chart (formerly Gaon Chart). The album has sold over 370,000 copies and is certified Platinum by Circle Chart (250,000+ copies).
Q: What are QR photocards? A: QR photocards feature a QR code on the back that links to exclusive digital content when scanned. I AM YOU introduced this innovative concept with three different QR photocard types (A, B, C) in varying sizes and designs.
Q: What is Hero's Soup about? A: "Hero's Soup" (해장국) is an emotional hip-hop track where the members imagine their fathers eating haejangguk (Korean hangover soup). The song conveys the hope that the warm soup will comfort their hardworking fathers. It's known for its deeply personal lyrics about family.
Q: Is Stray Kids I AM YOU still available? A: Yes! You can order Stray Kids I AM YOU in I Am Ver. or YOU Ver. from Kpop Exchange. Note that pre-order benefits (poster, postcard book, photocard) were limited to first press and may not be included in current printings.
Q: Does I AM YOU feature all 9 members? A: Original pressings of I AM YOU feature 9 members including Woojin, who departed Stray Kids in October 2019. The album represents the group's lineup at the time of its 2018 release.
Q: Which I AM YOU version should I buy? A: Choose I Am Ver. for warm sunset/orange aesthetics, or YOU Ver. for cool twilight blue vibes. Both versions contain the same music and share the same 72-card QR photocard pool, so collectors often buy both for the different photobook photos and to increase photocard collecting odds!
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