Lee Know of Stray Kids, a force in the global K-pop market, is set to become the group’s first solo artist, potentially shaking up the music scene in the first half of 2027.
According to music industry sources on Nov. 12, Lee Know has confirmed the release of a solo album early next year and is focused on the final stages of work. He wrapped filming in October for key visual content, including the album jacket and parts of the music video, raising expectations for a polished release.
Riding the momentum of nine Billboard 200 No. 1 albums and a first at Tokyo National Stadium … The new appeal of “solo Lee Know”
Lee Know, who has anchored Stray Kids onstage with powerful performances and an appealing vocal tone, plans to showcase the depth of his musical world and the breadth of his range through his first solo album.
This year, Stray Kids demonstrated their formidable global stature, scoring their ninth No. 1 on the Billboard 200, drawing 270,000 fans in Latin America and becoming the first overseas male act to hold a solo concert at Tokyo National Stadium.
Expectations are running high among music fans at home and abroad for Lee Know’s new challenge as the group’s first soloist, a significant title to take on after reaching a peak with the group’s activities.
