8 best moments from the Stray Kids MANIAC Tour concerts in Newark: Piggyback rides, Go Quokka, and more

The Stray Kids MANIAC Tour, which commenced on April 29 in Seoul, finally made its way to Newark, New Jersey. The eight-member group set the stage on fire with their impressive setlists, fiery synchronized performances, and mesmerizing vocals. Moreover, several moments from the Stray Kids MANIAC tour concerts in Newark have become iconic since.

The concerts took place at the Prudential Center on June 28 and June 29, 2022. The JYP Entertainment boy group enjoyed massive success as the spectatorship for both concerts was quite overwhelming. The fans who attended the concert clearly loved it, as derived from the thousands of appreciative posts online.

Here are the eight best moments from the Stray Kids MANIAC Tour concerts in Newark.

Stray Kids MANIAC Tour hosts memorable concerts in Newark with many special moments between SKZ and their fandom Stay

1) Fans cheering for Bangchan

Bangchan, the leader of Stray Kids or SKZ, became shy when fans started cheering for him. The crowd chanted 'Best Leader,' and were later joined by the other Stray Kids members. In return, Bangchan thanked their fans for making everything possible and credited them for the group's success. He promised to keep on making music for the Stays.

2) Go Quokka

Han's adorable Go Quokka made a comeback during the Stray Kids MANIAC Tour. A fan brought a Go Quokka poster which did not go unnoticed by Han. The Stray Kids rapper did a mini dance after witnessing the poster in the crowd. In case you are unaware, Go Quokka is a cute saying which went viral after Han Jisung danced to it in a livestream.

3) Abs, abs, and abs

Bangchan never fails to impress fans with his majestic physique. Bangchan's abs made a return during the Stray Kids MANIAC Tour concerts in Newark. The leader of the group displayed his abs while performing which, without a doubt, caused the crowd to lose their minds.

4) Double-decker piggy back ride

Concerts are Stray Kids' personal playground, as evidenced by I.N, Changbin, Hyunjin, Lee, and Lee Know starting a piggyback ride competition during the concert. Maknae (youngest) I.N tried giving his big brothers, Changbin and Lee Know, a piggyback ride but failed.

Luckily, Lee Know was successful in giving a double-decker piggyback ride to Hyunjin and I.N. On top of that, he impressed fans with his spectacular core strength.

5) Felix's Break My Heart Again

Felix sang Break My Heart Again, originally by Finneas, and earned applause from the fans attending the Stray Kids MANIAC Tour. The Australian-born South Korean rapper is popular for his deep voice. He shook the audience with his impromptu cover of the indie song and the performance was, needless to say, a hit.

6) Hyunjin and Han's dance performance

Han and Hyunjin performed a cute short dance skit for their fans and it was adorable. The two started to waltz, and even bowed to each other in the end. However, the performance turned hilarious after Han tried to pose with Hyunjin but ended up on the floor. All of this happened while Felix was busy crooning Break My Heart Again on stage.

7) Hyunjin changing the lyrics of God's Menu

While performing their popular track God's Menu, Hyunjin decided to dedicate the song to the fans attending the Stray Kids MANIAC Tour in Newark. He smartly changed the lyrics from Ne Sonnim (a honorific used to address a guest or visitor) to 'I Love You Newark.'

8) Han's interaction with a fan

Han never fails to make his fans smile given his comic personality. The rapper jumped off the stage to greet fans where one of them asked him, "What are you doing here?" He replied, "I don't know why," casually which made the situation even funnier.

About the author

Muskan Jaiswal is a journalist specializing in pop-culture, lifestyle, and Korean entertainment at Sportskeeda. With a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a Master's Diploma in Journalism, she began writing as a form of creative expression during the pandemic-related lockdown. She has about four years of experience, working at Otakukart, Movieweb, The Times of India, Aeroplay Entertainment, and Lifestyle Asia, among other organizations.

As a Pop-culture writer, she values presenting reports after a robust fact-checking process on celebrities and other trending topics, which interest people. Among her professional achievements is a feature on eco-friendly practices in K-pop album production. This write-up, which took a week of research, covered a range of sub-topics such as the export-import history of K-pop albums, and shifts in music marketing in that industry.

When not working, she enjoys watching films and discovering indie artists across several music platforms. Her favorite bands include Coldplay, BTS, and CAS.

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