Stray Kids' Lee Know Prepares Solo Album as Military Enlistment Nears

Stray Kids member Lee Know is preparing to release a solo album ahead of his upcoming military enlistment.

JYP Entertainment confirmed the news to TenAsia on Nov. 12, saying, "Stray Kids' Lee Know is currently preparing a solo album. We are planning to release it in early 2027."

Lee Know is scheduled to begin his mandatory military service in the first quarter of 2027. On Nov. 5, JYP Entertainment announced through its official social media channels that the singer was expected to enlist during that period. As a result, he may be unable to participate in some of Stray Kids' activities early next year.

At the time, the agency said Lee Know would continue connecting with fans through various content and individual activities before his enlistment. The confirmation of his upcoming solo album provides further details about those plans. However, neither the exact album release date nor his enlistment date has been announced.

Born in 1998, Lee Know debuted as a member of Stray Kids in 2018. During a press conference in August, he expressed his intention to fulfill his military duties faithfully.

Lee Know is expected to become the first Stray Kids member to begin his mandatory military service.