Stray Kids' Lee Know Prepares First Solo Album, Due Early Next Year

Newsen reported on November 12 that Stray Kids’ Lee Know is preparing his first solo album, which is scheduled for release early next year according to Koreaboo.

This new project would make him the first solo artist emerging from the group, Koreaboo reported. Preparations for the record are well underway: he completed his album jacket shoot and part of the music video filming in October, and he is currently finalizing the rest of the production.

Koreaboo stated that Lee Know’s smooth vocals and exceptional performance skills have already built significant anticipation for the new material.

The attention on the singer is well-earned, as Stray Kids debuted in March 2018 with "District 9" and has since topped major charts both domestically and internationally Koreaboo wrote. Furthermore, their mini-album THIS & THAT, which was released in August, marked the group’s ninth time reaching the number one spot on the Billboard 200.

When does Lee Know's solo album come out?

The timing is a central part of the conversation. News reports indicate that the album is targeted for early next year, which coincides with the first quarter of 2027. During that same period, Lee Know is scheduled to begin his mandatory military service.

What JYP Entertainment has said

On November 5, JYP Entertainment released a notice confirming that Lee Know is scheduled to fulfill his military service obligation during the first quarter of 2027 Soompi reported.

The agency stated that due to his enlistment, Lee Know may be unable to participate in all activities scheduled for that quarter, but he plans to connect with fans through various content and individual activities leading up to his service. The notice also added that any additional details that cannot be shared at this time will be announced separately when they become available Soompi reported.

Soompi also confirmed that Lee Know, born on October 25, 1998, will be the first Stray Kids member to enter military service.

Meanwhile, the group's activity continues. Stray Kids are listed on allkpop's November 2026 releases list alongside other established groups making comebacks this month allkpop.

Fans have already begun their celebration. Fan account @LKglobal_ posted on X on November 12, urging supporters to start a trending party using the hashtag #LEEKNOWSOLOIST to mark his upcoming solo debut posted on X.