All eight tracks on Stray Kids' 2026 EP "THIS & THAT" include songwriting or composition credits for members of 3RACHA, the group's in-house production unit.
The trio consists of Bang Chan, Changbin and Han, who have played a central role in shaping Stray Kids' music since the group's early years.
According to JYP Publishing's official credits, 3RACHA members contributed to every track on the album, released Aug. 7, 2026. The contributions include lyrics, composition and, on certain songs, arrangement.
However, the eight-track figure does not mean all three members worked on every song. Some tracks credit only one or two members of 3RACHA, alongside other contributors. It shows the unit's involvement across the entire album rather than exclusive authorship.
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