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Stray Kids member Lee Know is preparing to launch his solo career with a debut album in early 2027. The release will come ahead of his mandatory military service in South Korea.
His agency, JYP Entertainment, confirmed the project to Korean media outlet Dispatch on November 12. The singer aims to release the album in early 2027.
“Lee Know is preparing a solo album, aiming for a release in early 2027,” an agency representative said.
Media reports suggest Lee Know has already completed the album’s jacket photoshoot and music video filming. The reports also point to a possible January 2027 release. However, JYP Entertainment has not confirmed the exact date.
The solo project comes as Lee Know prepares to begin mandatory military service.
On November 5, JYP Entertainment announced his planned enlistment during the first quarter of 2027. He will become the first Stray Kids member to begin military service.
South Korea requires eligible men to complete mandatory military service.
Meanwhile, Lee Know’s solo debut has drawn attention amid growing criticism from some fans.
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Supporters recently sent funeral wreaths to JYP Entertainment’s headquarters. They used the protest to express dissatisfaction with the agency’s management of the singer’s activities.
Their reported demands include dissolving One Label, the division that oversees Stray Kids, and removing its head.
Despite the controversy, Lee Know’s first solo album marks an important step in his music career. The project will also give fans new music before his military service begins.
JYP Entertainment has yet to reveal the album’s title, tracklist or further release details.
