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Rock in Rio is one of the biggest music festivals in the world, held periodically in Rio de Janeiro. The South Korean group Stray Kids is one of the event's musical attractions, with a large fan base in Brazil, especially among young people interested in K-pop.
Rock in Rio anticipates a review at the gates of the City of Rock. The festival organizers confirmed that the first access gates to the festival were opened at 11:30 am to facilitate the inspection of attendees. The official opening of the gates will take place at 2pm, as on other days.
Due to the large amount of audience and demand, fans began to queue for the magazine before 11:30 am. The anticipation caused a rush at the entrance.
According to employees, the decision to bring forward access to the search area was taken to avoid confusion in the organization of queues at the gates. The official entry into the City of Rock, however, is scheduled for 2pm, as already scheduled.
'Oh! Le-fan, fan, fan!
It is by adapting the hit 'Passinho do Volante' that friends João and Eduardo advertise the fans they sell with the faces of the members of the group Stray Kids in the queue at Cidade do Rock. They were produced in João's mother-in-law's printing shop, who is a fan of the group.
The song used by them in the improvised advertisement has even been danced by Beyoncé on Palco Mundo, the same place where the South Korean group will perform this Friday (11). Check out the full report.
Aroldo, from São Paulo, traveled from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro with his daughter to attend the Stray Kids show at Rock in Rio. The two arrived around 10am, after hitting the road the day before. It's his first time at the festival.
“I don't like festivals personally, I prefer a one-band show, but I want to enjoy the atmosphere”, he said.
While his daughter wants to stay on the grid to watch the group, he intends to enjoy the festival and also watch Alok's show.
University student Gabriela Fakiel waits in line and says she will be emotional at the time of the show.
"It's a wonderful group, and I've been a fan for almost 10 years. I joined the world of K-pop when I was 14 and I'm fulfilling my teenage dream, when I didn't have money or time," he said.
Stray Kids fans show off their SKZOO in line. Each plush represents an animal that corresponds to one of the group members.
“Each of the members has a different mascot,” explained one fan.

At Rock in Rio 2026, Hwasa drew attention for her unceremonious K-pop diva attitude, while the zip line at Cidade do Rock failed, leaving people stopped in the middle of the route. K-pop fans showed off looks with a 'school rock' theme and brought devotional items such as lightsticks and photocards, some costing up to R$600. Garotin and Duquesa held a charming dance, and NEXZ opened the k-pop day with somersaults and interaction in Portuguese. The Stray Kids team made final adjustments to the World Stage, where it will be the main attraction of the night. Anticipation of the search at the gates began at 11:30 am, with the official opening at 2 pm. Rio entered Stage 2 at 12pm due to the festival's operational scheme.

At Rock in Rio 2026, Os Garotin performed a charming dance alongside the Duquesa, NEXZ opened the K-pop day with somersaults and speaking Portuguese, the Cidade do Rock zip line malfunctioned leaving people stopped in the middle of the route, K-pop fans showed off 'school rock' looks, plush boots and tights, and Rio entered Stage 2 at 12pm due to the festival's operational scheme.

Jota.pê opened the second weekend of Rock in Rio with an exciting performance on the Sunset Stage, alongside Zaynara and Luedji Luna, celebrating his career with career hits, including songs awarded with Latin Grammys, and inviting the public to dance forró and reggae, in a moment marked by emotion and connection with the public.

The Rock in Rio organizers opened the gates at 11:30 am to anticipate the review of attendees, avoiding confusion in the queues, while the official entry into the City of Rock remains scheduled for 2 pm. Stray Kids fans are already in line, selling personalized fans and displaying SKZOO plush toys, looking forward to the South Korean group's show this Friday (11).

Stray Kids will perform at Rock in Rio 2026 this Friday (11), at 0:05 am, on Palco Mundo, closing the program for the first day of the second weekend of the festival. The South Korean group is the main attraction of the night and will be broadcast live on Multishow, Canal Bis, Globoplay and open signal, in addition to flashes on TV Globo.

The Rock in Rio ferris wheel received more than 4,000 visitors despite the rain, while streamer Adalton Rodrigues (Lodk) had a finger amputated after trying to enter without a ticket. The organization updated the show times for Sunday, with performances by Luísa Sonza, Jon Batiste, Gilberto Gil, Elton John and other artists on the Mundo and Sunset stages.