@ojou also stray kids seem to have a lot more artistic freedom than most other idol groups. (Similar to BTS in that respect maybe?)
Nearly all their songs are ones they've written & produced themselves, & it seems that they have a strong influence on what reality tv stuff they make.
Of course they're still part of a big K-pop agency & don't have total freedom.
I'll be interested to see what they do next year when their contracts expire. Go for more freedom or keep the agency security?