Entertainment · K-Culture & Anime · 20 hrs ago
Stray Kids’ Lee Know to Begin Military Service in Early 2027
JYP Entertainment says Stray Kids member Lee Know will begin military service in early 2027.
The agency announced on November 5 that he is scheduled to enlist in the first quarter of the year.
He may miss some group activities during that period.
Before enlisting, he plans to stay connected with fans through content and individual activities.
Lee Know, born in 1998, is set to be the first Stray Kids member to enlist.
South Korea requires male citizens to complete military service, including those who work as idols.
The agency says it will share further details when they are available, while fans have expressed sadness and concern about the timing.
Stray Kids member Lee Know is scheduled to begin mandatory military service in the first quarter of 2027.
JYP Entertainment said he may miss some activities scheduled for that quarter.
Before enlisting, he is expected to connect with fans through various content and individual activities.
Lee Know will be the first Stray Kids member to enlist.
JYP has not disclosed details about the form of his military service.
- Who
- Lee Know, a member of Stray Kids.
- What
- He is scheduled to fulfill mandatory military service.
- When
- The first quarter of 2027.
- Where
- South Korea; the sources do not specify where he will serve.
- Why
- To fulfill his mandatory military service.
Some Stray Kids fans
Other Stray Kids fans
Announcement timing
Some Stray Kids fans
Some criticized the agency’s timing, including amid discussion of the group’s activities and a possible tour.
Other Stray Kids fans
Some fans said they were sad or shocked by the news but wished Lee Know well and expressed support.
Lee Know debuted with Stray Kids.
JYP Entertainment announced that Lee Know is scheduled to begin military service in the first quarter of 2027.
Lee Know is scheduled to fulfill his mandatory military service and may miss some activities planned for that quarter.
- Service period
- First quarter of 2027
- Agency
- JYP Entertainment
- Group
- Stray Kids
- Birth year
- 1998
- Team enlistment status
- Lee Know will be the first Stray Kids member to enlist
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What people are saying
Lee Know is scheduled to fulfill his mandatory military service in the first quarter of 2027.
However, prior to his enlistment, he will continue to connect with STAY through various content and individual activities.
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리노 병역 이행 및 향후 스케줄 관련 안내 Notice Regarding Lee Know’s Military Service and Upcoming Schedule 안녕하세요, JYPE 입니다. Stray Kids 결성 이후 지금까지 변함없이 과분한 마음 보내주시는 STAY 분들께 항상 감사합니다. 리노는 2027년 1분기 병역 의무 이행을 예정하고