Stray Kids’ LeeKnow to enlist early next year.

The Korea Herald · Hwang You-mee · 2026-11-06 01:31 UTC

LeeKnow of Stray Kids will likely begin his mandatory military service by March at the latest, label JYP Entertainment announced on Thursday. Though he may not

LeeKnow of Stray Kids will likely begin his mandatory military service by March at the latest, label JYP Entertainment announced on Thursday.

Though he may not be able to attend activities scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, he will stay in touch with his fans through a range of content and individual activities, the company added, seeking understanding for the surprise announcement.

The 28-year-old performer is the eldest of the group's eight members and will be the first to enlist. He debuted in 2018 as the main dancer of the team.

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