Lee Know
A powerhouse dancer and steadfast pillar of Stray Kids, known for his sharp, precise movements and quietly caring leadership within the group.
Born 1998 (age 28)·South Korean singer and dancer·Birthday: October 25·Generation Z
Biography
Before he was Lee Know of Stray Kids, Lee Min-ho was a backup dancer, his skills honed in the rigorous behind-the-scenes world of K-pop choreography. That foundation gave him a technical prowess and stage presence that caught the eye of JYP Entertainment. As a main dancer in Stray Kids, his movements are characterized by a controlled intensity that anchors the group's explosive performances. Offstage, he cultivates a different image: a devoted cat dad to his three pets and a surprisingly dry-humored member who often takes on a nurturing role for the group. His journey from background performer to global idol underscores a narrative of steady reliability and masterful skill, making him the dependable core around which the group's dynamic energy often revolves.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Lee was born in 1998, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Lee Was Born
The biggest hits of 1998
#1 Movie
Saving Private Ryan
Best Picture
Shakespeare in Love
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Lee's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1998Born
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2003Started school
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2011Became a teenager
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Could drive
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2016Could vote
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2019Turned 21
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 28 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as a main dancer and vocalist in Stray Kids through the 2017 reality show of the same name.
- Is a credited choreographer for several Stray Kids songs, including 'Awkward Silence' and 'Get Cool'.
- Performed as a backup dancer for BTS during their 'Wings Tour' before his debut.
- Has co-written songs for Stray Kids, such as 'Wow' and 'Hoodie Season'.
Did You Know?
He is an avid cat lover and has three cats named Soonie, Doongie, and Dori.
He worked part-time at a convenience store and as a waiter before becoming a trainee.
He is known for his exceptional cleanliness and organizational skills within the Stray Kids dorm.
He was a competitive taekwondo athlete in his youth.
“Even if it's late, it's okay. Let's walk slowly, step by step.”
