Stray Kids released THIS & THAT on August 7, 2026 at 1 p.m. KST. JYP Entertainment gave the simultaneous U.S. time as midnight ET, so the date was August 7 in Korea and the eastern United States. The official link hub now directs listeners to music services. The date refers to the digital music release; a physical album can ship later depending on its edition, retailer and destination.
What is officially confirmed
JYP’s official notices establish more than the original announcement did. They confirm the title, release time, preorder route, a rollout timetable, a dedicated track-list notice and the official “After You” preview embedded above. As of August 13, the album’s official link hub is live as a music-service selector.
The essential facts are:
- Release: August 7, 2026 at 1 p.m. KST / midnight ET
- Preorders opened: July 8 at 1 p.m. KST
- Official rollout: timetable, track-list notice, album-version previews and unveil videos are being published through Stray Kids and JYP channels
- Latest source check: August 13, 2026
THIS & THAT release time by region
The table below converts the official Korean time using the daylight-saving rules in effect on August 7. If a streaming app shows a countdown for your account, use that platform display as the final local check.
| Region | Local release time |
|---|---|
| Seoul / Tokyo | August 7, 1:00 p.m. |
| Hong Kong / Taipei / Singapore | August 7, 12:00 p.m. |
| London | August 7, 5:00 a.m. BST |
| Paris / Berlin | August 7, 6:00 a.m. CEST |
| New York / Toronto | August 7, 12:00 a.m. EDT |
| Los Angeles / Vancouver | August 6, 9:00 p.m. PDT |
| Sydney | August 7, 2:00 p.m. AEST |
JYP itself states only KST and ET in the cited release notices. The other rows are conversions, not additional agency announcements.
How the official rollout changed after the first announcement
The first version of this guide had only the album-preview notice. JYP later added a rollout timetable on July 8, a track-list notice on July 10, the online cover on July 14, multiple teaser-image and album-version notices, and the “After You” unveil on July 23. A mashup video followed on July 24.
This sequence matters because an early article that says “track list not confirmed” can become stale even when its release date remains correct. We now link the later first-party notices instead of treating the first announcement as the complete source record.
For readers new to the terminology, our guide to what “comeback” means in K-pop explains why the Korean release cycle includes teasers, previews and broadcasts before and after the music becomes available.
What the ‘After You’ preview confirms
The 39-second video is hosted on JYP Entertainment’s verified YouTube channel and is explicitly labeled UNVEIL : TRACK “After You.” It is evidence that “After You” is part of the official THIS & THAT rollout. It is not, by itself, proof of the full song’s sound, final music-video storyline, chart result or broadcast schedule.
That distinction is useful when short teaser clips are reposted without their original labels. Use the JYP notice or verified video page to confirm the title and context before sharing a claim about a track.
Preorder and physical-edition checklist
JYP’s notices show several physical formats, including multiple vinyl color editions and album-package versions. Even after the music release, availability can vary by country and retailer. Before paying, check:
- the exact edition and included items;
- whether the listing is an album, vinyl release or platform version;
- the estimated dispatch date rather than only the August 7 music-release date;
- shipping, customs and cancellation terms; and
- whether preorder benefits are store-specific and still available.
A “preorder open” notice does not guarantee that every edition remains in stock. It also does not mean international parcels arrive on release day.
What remains unconfirmed or changeable
The cited sources do not establish every future music-show appearance, chart position, fan event or territory-specific retailer benefit. Promotional schedules can also change after the timetable is posted. Check the latest JYP notice list and the streaming service attached to your own region before relying on a screenshot with no date.
The most reliable short answer remains: August 7 at 1 p.m. KST / midnight ET for the music release; physical delivery depends on the product and seller.
Quick questions
Is THIS & THAT released on August 6 in the United States? On the U.S. West Coast it is 9 p.m. PDT on August 6, while JYP lists midnight ET on August 7 for the eastern time zone.
Is “After You” the only confirmed track? No. JYP has a separate official track-list notice; the embedded video is highlighted because it is a directly viewable official preview, not because it represents the entire album.
Does August 7 guarantee album delivery? No. It was the music-release date. Physical dispatch and arrival depend on edition, store and destination.
