Stray Kids' Lee Know Is Preparing His First Solo Album for Early 2027, JYP Confirms
JYP Entertainment confirmed on Nov. 12 that Stray Kids' Lee Know is preparing a solo album aimed at an early 2027 release, which would make him the first Stray Kids member to make an official solo debut.
Lee Know is going solo. JYP Entertainment confirmed on Nov. 12 that the Stray Kids member is preparing his first solo album, with the goal of releasing it in early 2027.
"Lee Know is preparing a solo album with the goal of releasing it in early 2027," a JYP representative told Dispatch. Newsen, which first reported the project, said he completed the album jacket shoot and filmed parts of the music video in October and is putting the finishing touches on the record. Dispatch reported that the album is expected to arrive in January.
The release would make Lee Know the first Stray Kids member to make an official solo debut. It also comes ahead of his military service: on Nov. 5, JYP announced that he is scheduled to enlist in the first quarter of 2027, making him the first member of the group to do so.
The album's title, tracklist and exact release date have not been announced yet.
Confirmed
- A JYP Entertainment representative told Dispatch on Nov. 12, 2026: "Lee Know is preparing a solo album with the goal of releasing it in early 2027." The agency gave TenAsia a similar confirmation, as reported by K-POPIT.
Reported by other outlets
- Newsen reported on Nov. 12 that Lee Know finished the album jacket shoot and filmed parts of the music video in October, and is now in the final stages of preparing the release.
- Dispatch reported that the album is expected in January 2027.
- JYP announced on Nov. 5 that Lee Know is scheduled to begin his mandatory military service in the first quarter of 2027.
Unconfirmed
- The album title, tracklist and exact release date have not been announced.