After BTS and SEVENTEEN, how will Stray Kids navigate military hiatus?
K-pop boy group Stray Kids has confirmed that member Lee Know will begin fulfilling his mandatory military service next year. With major K-pop groups such as BTS and SEVENTEEN having adopted different strategies to manage disruptions caused by military enlistment, attention is turning to how Stray Kids, which has built its global influence primarily through group activities, will navigate its own…
K-pop boy band Stray Kids has announced that member Lee Know is set to commence his compulsory military service in the first quarter of 2027. Following in the footsteps of fellow global sensations BTS and SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids faces the challenge of managing the disruptions that military enlistment will cause. The group's management company, JYP Entertainment, revealed on November 5 via their official social media that Lee Know's military service will begin in Q1 next year.
Although the exact date and type of service are yet to be disclosed, JYP has assured fans that Lee Know will still maintain connections with his followers through various content releases and individual activities prior to his enlistment. The news has sparked interest as Lee Know will be the first member of Stray Kids to fulfill his military obligation.
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