The group Stray Kids received great enthusiasm from fans through a thrilling penalty game on the KBS 2TV Lunar New Year special variety show "Soul Beam" aired on the 16th. The program depicted Stray Kids time-slipping to the Joseon Dynasty and struggling to return to 2026.

In this episode, Stray Kids played a penalty game involving puffed rice snacks. The teams were composed of Hyunjin and Changbin, Han and Lee Know, Felix and Seungmin, and I.N and Bang Chan. In particular, the team of Hyunjin and Changbin drew the most attention. When Changbin provoked Hyunjin by saying, "Should you go, or should I go?" Hyunjin was taken aback but quickly immersed himself in the game and charged at Changbin. This scene sparked great excitement among the fans seated in the audience.

The puffed rice result between Hyunjin and Changbin was recorded at only 3.2 cm. Changbin laughed, saying, "Our lips touched." Despite their efforts, the final first place went to the team of I.N and Bang Chan. They won by leaving only 1 cm of puffed rice.

Through this broadcast, Stray Kids demonstrated teamwork and humor, strengthening communication with their fans. The penalty game stimulated competition among the members and provided enjoyable entertainment for the fans. After the broadcast, fans flooded social media with reactions to the scene.

The program preserved the traditional atmosphere of Lunar New Year while adding a modern touch, delivering fresh fun to viewers. Stray Kids continue to strengthen their bond with fans through various content.

This broadcast shows that Stray Kids' variety show appearances are receiving positive responses from fans. The group plans to continue communicating with fans through diverse activities in the future.