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Stray Kids I Am NOT [1st Mini Album / Debut] — I Am Ver. & Not Ver.
STAYs, THIS IS WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. 🔥 I Am NOT dropped on March 26, 2018 as Stray Kids' official debut album — and they came out SWINGING. "District 9" introduced the world to their signature hybrid sound mixing hip-hop, rock, and EDM, and the K-pop industry has never been the same since.
Two versions to choose from: I Am Ver. (blue) and Not Ver. (red) — featuring a massive 124-page photobook and THREE different photocard sets (childhood, unit, AND selfie versions!). This was back when Billboard named Stray Kids #1 on their "Top 5 New K-Pop Artists to Watch in 2018" list. They really said "we are NOT like everyone else" and proceeded to prove it. 💪
Order your Stray Kids I Am NOT from Kpop Exchange — shipped from Denver with no customs drama. Start your SKZ collection from the VERY beginning.
Album Description:
I Am NOT is Stray Kids' 1st mini album and official debut, released on March 26, 2018 under JYP Entertainment. The group held their debut showcase "Stray Kids Unveil (Op. 01: I Am NOT)" at Jangchung Arena on March 25, 2018. This album marks the beginning of the "I Am" series, which explores themes of identity and self-discovery.
Every single song on this album is SELF-COMPOSED. All 8 tracks were written and produced by the members themselves, with 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Changbin, Han) leading production. This was unprecedented for a debut album and immediately set Stray Kids apart as a "self-producing" idol group.
The title track "District 9" represents Stray Kids' own musical hideout — a place where they break free from stereotypes and standardized frames to build their own unique world. The hybrid genre combines hip-hop, rock, and EDM with frenetic bass, sirens, aggressive raps, and powerful performances. The message? They're NOT going to fit into the existing system.
Before debut, Stray Kids were already making waves: their pre-debut album "Mixtape" (January 2018) hit #1 on iTunes in 4 countries (Finland, Norway, Sweden, Philippines), and Billboard ranked them #1 on their "Top 5 New K-Pop Artists to Watch in 2018" list. The debut album peaked at #4 on the Gaon Chart and #5 on the Billboard World Albums Chart, selling over 54,000 copies in its first month.
Fun fact: The group was formed through the 2017 Mnet reality show "Stray Kids," where leader Bang Chan personally selected each member — unusual in K-pop where agencies typically make those decisions!
CONTENTS FOR ALBUM:
Cover (180mm × 255mm) — 2 Types (I Am Ver. / Not Ver.)
✅ Ships from USA — Fast shipping from our Denver, Colorado warehouse. No customs fees for US customers.
✅ Chart Eligible — Counts toward Hanteo Chart, Circle Chart (formerly Gaon), and Billboard charts.
✅ Debut Album — The album that started it all!
✅ 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, Post Card Book) were limited to initial release quantities in March 2018 and may not be included in current printings.
⚠️ This album was released during Stray Kids' 9-member era. Photocard designs reflect the original debut lineup.
📦 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.
Shipping:
* Every order comes with a tracking number * Shipped from Denver, Colorado, USA
**All items will be shipped out within 3~7 business days once the order has been processed.
Please check carefully before placing your order. Albums cannot be canceled nor refunded once they are processed.
Q&A — STRAY KIDS I AM NOT
Q: What is Stray Kids I Am NOT? A: I Am NOT is Stray Kids' 1st mini album and official debut, released on March 26, 2018 under JYP Entertainment. It features 8 tracks including title track "District 9" — ALL self-composed by the members. The album comes in I Am Ver. (blue) and Not Ver. (red).
Q: Is I Am NOT Stray Kids' debut album? A: Yes! I Am NOT is Stray Kids' official debut album. They held their debut showcase "Stray Kids Unveil (Op. 01: I Am NOT)" at Jangchung Arena on March 25, 2018, and released the album on March 26, 2018. Prior to this, they released a pre-debut album called "Mixtape" in January 2018.
Q: What does I Am NOT mean? A: "I Am NOT" represents Stray Kids questioning their identity and rejecting expectations placed on them. It's the first chapter in their "I Am" trilogy (I Am NOT → I Am WHO → I Am YOU) that explores themes of identity and self-discovery. The message is: "I am NOT what you expect me to be."
Q: What's the difference between I Am Version and Not Version? A: The two versions differ in color scheme and photobook content. I Am Ver. features blue-toned aesthetics, while Not Ver. has red-toned design. Both versions contain the same music and share the same photocard pools across all three categories.
Q: How many photocards are in Stray Kids I Am NOT? A: Each I Am NOT album includes 3 photocards from different categories: 1 Childhood Ver. (out of 9), 1 Unit Ver. (out of 21), and 1 Selfie Ver. (out of 9). That's 39 total designs across all categories, with 3 cards per album.
Q: What's included in Stray Kids I Am NOT? A: Each album includes: 124-page photobook (180mm × 255mm), CD-R, 1 random childhood photocard (out of 9), 1 random unit photocard (out of 21), and 1 random selfie photocard (out of 9). Pre-order editions also included poster and post card book.
Q: What songs are on Stray Kids I Am NOT? A: I Am NOT contains 8 tracks: "NOT!" (intro), "District 9" (title track), "Mirror," "Awaken," "Rock (돌)," "잘 하고 있어 (Grow Up)," "3rd Eye," and "Mixtape #1" (CD-only bonus). ALL tracks are self-composed by Stray Kids!
Q: When did Stray Kids debut? A: Stray Kids officially debuted on March 25, 2018 with their debut showcase, followed by the album release on March 26, 2018. The debut single "District 9" introduced their signature hybrid sound mixing hip-hop, rock, and EDM.
Q: What is District 9 about? A: "District 9" represents Stray Kids' own musical hideout — a special zone where they break free from stereotypes and build their own world. The song's message about breaking the existing system and forging your own path perfectly matches the group name "Stray Kids."
Q: Did Stray Kids write all their songs on I Am NOT? A: Yes! All 8 tracks on I Am NOT are self-composed by Stray Kids members, primarily by their production unit 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Changbin, Han). This was unprecedented for a K-pop debut album and established Stray Kids as a "self-producing" idol group.
Q: Where can I buy Stray Kids I Am NOT in the USA? A: Kpop Exchange ships Stray Kids I Am NOT from our Denver, Colorado warehouse with fast domestic shipping and no customs fees for US customers. Choose I Am Ver. (blue) or Not Ver. (red), or get both!
Q: Does Stray Kids I Am NOT count for charts? A: Yes! Stray Kids I Am NOT is eligible for Hanteo Chart, Circle Chart (formerly Gaon Chart), and Billboard charts. The album peaked at #4 on Gaon and #5 on Billboard World Albums upon release.
Q: What is the I Am series Stray Kids? A: The "I Am" series is Stray Kids' debut trilogy exploring identity: I Am NOT (March 2018), I Am WHO (August 2018), and I Am YOU (October 2018). Each album builds on the theme of self-discovery, from questioning identity to finding it through connection with fans.
Q: Is Stray Kids I Am NOT still available? A: Yes! You can order Stray Kids I Am NOT in I Am Ver. or Not Ver. from Kpop Exchange. Note that pre-order benefits (poster, post card book) were limited to first press and may not be included in current printings.
Q: Which I Am NOT Version should I buy? A: Choose I Am Ver. for cool blue aesthetics, or Not Ver. for bold red vibes. Both versions have the same music and share all 39 photocard designs across 3 categories. With 3 photocards per album, collectors often buy both versions!
Q: What is Mixtape #1 on I Am NOT? A: "Mixtape #1" is a special bonus track available ONLY on the physical CD (not on streaming platforms). It uses the "Placebo Effect" as its theme, with Stray Kids casting a spell saying "you can go up" and conveying a sense of rising with cheerful sounds. Later Mixtapes (#2, #3, #4) were included on subsequent albums.
