Stray Kids

Stray Kids is a K-POP boy group formed through a reality survival show by JYP Entertainment. The group consists of 8 members: Bang Chan, Changbin, Lee Know, Hyunjin, Felix, Han, I.N, and Seungmin.

Career

Stray Kids was first assembled through a reality survival show of the same name. In 2017, JYP Entertainment put together nine contestants to work as a team.

These nine are Bang Chan, Changbin, Lee Know, Hyunjin, Felix, Han, I.N, Seungmin, and Woojin. They must overcome several challenges and impress the company to earn their debut.

Throughout the show, the contestants had to compose and performed several songs together. Other than being judged as a team, individual performance was also rated.

This led to the elimination of Lee Know and Felix. They were eventually given a second chance to impress the company and public on the last episode.

In the end, all 9 members got to debut together as Stray Kids.

The name Stray Kids came from the members themselves. It expresses their desire to break the mold and step out of the ordinary.

Prior to their official debut, the group released an EP titled Mixtape. It contains songs from the reality show, including their hit song Hellevator.

In 2018, Stray Kids made their debut with EP I Am Not. It was released along with a music video for the title track District 9. The EP managed to debut at number four on Gaon Album Chart.

Following its success, this K-pop group released several more EPs. It includes the 2019 Clé mini album series: Clé 1: MIROH, Clé 2: Yellow Wood, and Clé: Levanter.

The third album from the series was supposed to be released on November 25. But it got delayed to December 9, following the departure of one of the member Woojin on October 28.

Stray Kids continued their group activity with 8 members. They reached the height of their success with the studio album Go Live.

The album released on June 2020 quickly became their bestselling one.

It has sold over 250.000 copies by August. For this achievement, Go Live was awarded with Platinum Certification by Gaon Chart.

Social Media Accounts

• Instagram: @realstraykids
• Instagram Japan: @straykids_official_jp
• Twitter: @Stray_Kids, @stay_support
• Twitter Japan: @Stray_Kids_JP
• Facebook: JYPEStrayKids
• Youtube: Stray Kids Official
• Youtube Japan: Stray Kids Japan official Youtube
• vLive: Stray Kids Official
• TikTok: @jypestraykids
• TikTok Japan: @straykids_japan
• Official Website: straykids.jype.com
• Official Website Japan: straykidsjapan.com

Stray Kids Members

1. Bang Chan

Profile

• Real Name: Christopher Bang
• Stage Name: Bang Chan
• Nickname: Kangaroo, Koala
• Birthday: October 3, 1997
• Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Libra
• Nationality: Korean-Australian
• Position: Leader, Producer, Vocalist, Dancer, Rapper
• Sub-Unit: 3RACHA
• Representative Animal: Wolf
• Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
• Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
• Blood Type: O
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer
• Education: Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, Cheongdam High School
• Hobbies: Playing sports
• Spotify: Stray Kids’ Leader Bang Chan’s Playlist

Facts

• Bang Chan has a younger sister and brother. Their names are Hannah and Lucas.
• He went to the same high school with Seungmin.
• This K-pop star has a dog named Berry. It’s a King Charles Spaniel.
• His personality type is ENFJ-T.
• Ever since he was a child, Bang Chan has dreamed of becoming a singer so he can make others have a good time.
• He moved house five times while living in Australia. He lived in Strathfield, Drummoyne, Enfield, Belmore, and Greenacre.
• His father owned a swimming club in Sydney so Bang Chan used to swim a lot as a child.
• At eight years old, he broke the record for freestyle swim in his school’s swimming carnival.
• He used the name CB97 while being in 3RACHA.
• His charming point is the dimples that would appear when he smiles.

See full Bang Chan profile and facts

2. Lee Know

• Real Name: Lee Min Ho
• Stage Name: Lee Know
• Nickname: Minho
• Birthday: October 25, 1998
• Birthplace: Gimpo, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
• Nationality: Korean
• Position: Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
• Sub-Unit: Dance Racha
• Representative Animal: Rabbit
• Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
• Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
• Blood Type: O
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer
• Education: Gimpo Jeil Technical High School
• Hobbies: Hiking, Making choreography, Watching movies
• Spotify: Real Dancing Gem Lee Know’s Mix

Facts

• Lee Know doesn’t have any sibling.
• His father works in the furniture industry.
• He was in a Nat Geo documentary, showing him auditioning for Cube Entertainment.
• He auditioned for JYP Entertainment with John Park’s song Thought of You.
• This K-pop star only became a trainee for lee than 1 year.
• He has fun and quite unique personalities.
• According to Bang Chan, he often says random words with no meaning.
• Other than Korean, Know can speak basic Japanese, and basic English.
• He wears 250/255 mm shoes.
• The man born in Gimpo can use both of his hands for writing, making him ambidextrous.

See full Lee Know profile and facts

3. Chang Bin

• Real Name: Seo Chang-bin
• Stage Name: Changbin
• Nickname: Mogi (mosquito), Jingjingie (whiny), Teokjaengie (chin), Binnie
• Birthday: August 11, 1999
• Birthplace: Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Nationality: Korean
• Position: Rapper, Vocalist, Producer
• Sub-Unit: 3RACHA
• Representative Animal: Pabbit (Pig + Rabbit)
• Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
• Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
• Blood Type: O
• Religion: Christian
• Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Producer
• Education: Bora High School
• Hobbies: Listening to music, Shopping
• Spotify: All-rounder Changbin’s Favorites

Facts

• Changbin was a trainee for about two years.
• His parents wanted him to study other countries, but he wanted to live close to them.
• He has a sister who is older than him.
• His parents were very happy when they found out he was accepted to JYP Entertainment. They might even be happier than if he had got into university.
• His charming points are his active and cheerful personalities.
• This K-pop idol is quite talented in writing lyrics and rap.
• He is also involved in song productions.
• He can run fast.
• Out of all the seasons, Changbin likes autumn best.
• He loves dark things.

See full Changbin profile and facts

4. Hyunjin

Profile

• Real Name: Hwang Hyun Jin
• Stage Name: Hyunjin
• Nickname: Jinnie, Prince
• Birthday: March 20, 2000
• Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Pisces
• Nationality: Korean
• Position: Dancer, Rapper, Vocalist, Visual
• Sub-Unit: Dance Racha
• Representative Animal: Ferret
• Height: 179 cm (5’10,5”)
• Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• Religion: Catholic
• Profession: Singer, Rapper
• Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul
• Hobbies: Dancing, Reading books, Playing sports
• Spotify: You Will Love Hyunjin’s Favorites

Facts

• Hyunjin doesn’t have any sibling.
• When he was young, this K-pop idol used to live in Las Vegas for a short while. He used the name Sam there.
• He is able to speak basic English.
• This Pisces man became JYPE’s trainee for about 2 years.
• He has a beauty mark under his left eyes.
• He picks his lips as his charming point.
• Hyunjin wears 270 mm shoes.
• He prefers dogs to cats.
• This idol has a pet dog named Kkami since he was 16 years old.
• He has allergy reaction to cat fur.

See full Hyunjin profile and facts

5. Han

Profile

• Real Name: Han Ji-sung
• English Name: Peter Han
• Stage Name: Han
• Nickname: Squirrel
• Birthday: September 14, 2000
• Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Nationality: Korean
• Position: Rapper, Vocalist, Producer
• Sub-Unit: 3RACHA
• Representative Animal: Quokka
• Height: 169 cm (5’7″)
• Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• Religion: Christian
• Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Producer
• Education: –
• Hobbies: Watching movies
• Spotify: Korean Lyrical Rapper Han’s Playlist

Facts

• Han has a brother who is older than him.
• He can speak English.
• He was studying at D.E.F Academy.
• This K-pop idol is involved in song productions.
• He used the name J.ONE when being part of 3 RACHA.
• He became a trainee for about 3 years.
• He can do voice impression of Doraemon.
• This Virgo man has talent in character drawing.
• One of his charming points is acting silly.
• He wears contact lenses.

See full Han profile and facts

6. Felix

Profile

• Real Name: Lee Felix
• Korean Name: Lee Yong-bok
• Stage Name: Felix
• Nickname: Bbijikseu, Bbajikseu, Bbujikseu, Jikseu
• Birthday: September 15, 2000
• Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Nationality: Australian
• Position: Dancer, Rapper, Vocalist
• Sub-Unit: Dance Racha
• Representative Animal: Chick
• Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
• Weight: 78 kg (167 lbs)
• Blood Type: AB
• Religion: Catholic
• Profession: Singer, Rapper
• Education: St. Patrick’s Marist College
• Hobbies: Listening to music, Dancing, Shopping for clothes, Traveling, Beatboxing
• Spotify: It’s Felix’s Favorite Mix

Facts

• Being born in Australia, Felix is fluent in English.
• He has two sister, one younger and one older.
• This K-pop star is learning Korean. He finds it hard but enjoys the process.
• He sees his freckles as his charming point.
• This rapper has quite flexible body.
• He wears size 255 mm shoes.
• He has black belt in taekwondo and has won lot of medals when he was younger.
• Other sport Felix likes is swimming. In 2015 Swimming Carnival, he won the second place for the 15 years old age category.
• Although he does lots of sports, his favorite one is soccer.
• This Virgo man likes autumn and winter.

See full Felix profile and facts

7. Seungmin

Profile

• Real Name: Kim Seung-min
• Stage Name: Seungmin
• Nickname: Snail, Sunshine
• Birthday: September 22, 2000
• Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Nationality: Korean
• Position: Main Vocalist
• Sub-Unit: Vocal Racha
• Representative Animal: Dog
• Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
• Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
• Blood Type: A
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer
• Education: Cheongdam High School
• Hobbies: Writing diary, Listening to music, Eating
• Spotify: Dandy Boy Seungmin’s Mix

Facts

• Seungmin has a sister who’s older than him.
• He is quite fluent in English, having learned the language while living in LA for 3 months.
• He and Chan were schoolmates.
• This Virgo man wrote in his training logs every day, unlike the other trainees
• He sees his chubby left cheek as his charming point.
• He wears size 260/265 mm shoes.
• This talented singer is more active in the morning.
• Among all the members, he is the cleanest one.
• He is teased a lot by the others.
• Seungmin loves autumn best of all the seasons.

See full Seungmin profile and facts

8. I.N

Profile

• Real Name: Yang Jeong In
• Stage Name: I.N
• Nickname: Desert Fox, Our Maknae, Spoon Worm Yang, Bean Worm
• Birthday: February 8, 2001
• Birthplace: Busan, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Nationality: Korean
• Position: Vocalist, Maknae
• Sub-Unit: Vocal Racha
• Representative Animal: Fox
• Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
• Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
• Blood Type: A
• Religion: Catholic
• Profession: Singer
• Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul
• Hobbies: Listening to rock and pop songs, Watching mukbang
• Spotify: Stray Kids’ Youngest I.N’s Favorites

Facts

• I.N has two brothers, one older and younger.
• When he was seven years old, he worked as a kid model.
• This K-pop idol has a special talent in singing trot.
• His braces are his charming point, according to I.N.
• He got the braces removed on January 2019 after wearing it for two years.
• He wears shoes in 260/265 mm size.
• This talented singer is a rather clumsy person, so his friends often have to help him.
• He gets lots of help from his hyungs, especially Hyunjin.
• He loves winter best among all the seasons.
• I.N doesn’t like eating beans.

See full I.N profile and facts

Former Members

1. Woojin

Profile

• Real Name: Kim Woo-jin
• Stage Name: Woojin
• Nickname: Bear
• Birthday: April 8, 1997
• Birthplace: Bucheon, Gyeonggi, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Aries
• Nationality: Korean
• Position: Main Vocalist
• Sub-Unit: Vocal Racha
• Representative Animal: –
• Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
• Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer
• Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul
• Hobbies: Listening to music, Shopping
• Facebook: kimwoojin.official
• Twitter: @woooojinn
• Instagram: @woooojin0408
• Tiktok: @woooojinn
• Youtube: KIM WOOJIN
• vLive: KIM WOOJIN
• Spotify: Teddy Bear Woojin’s Playlist

Facts

• Woojin has a brother who is older than him.
• He can do modern Japanese martial arts called Kendo.
• He was an SM trainee who trained with NCT members.
• This K-pop idol picks his laughing face as his charming point.
• He can speak English.
• He can also play the guitar.
• Woojin loves playing video games.
• He likes watching action and horror movies.
• He picks autumn as his favorite season.
• This talented singer wears shoes in 270mm size.

Stray Kids Facts

• They only have released 1 studio album. The rest of their releases come in EPs and mini albums.
• Stray Kids is one of the only 4th generation K-POP groups to participate in producing and writing their own music.
• They have 2 members who come from Australia.
• Most of the Stray Kids members are Introverted.

Quotes

“Blessings wait for you” –– For You/Mixtape#3

“Going ahead doesn’t mean you’re going to get there first” –– My Pace

“How much more do I have to wander / Until I can look at myself and smile” –– Mirror

“Twenty years old that I wanted to become so badly / Did everybody go through this same experience or am I the only one / That’s anxious?” –– 19

“It’s complicated, don’t worry about everything / When I wake up, everything will be gone / It’s following me, even in my dream / But everything will be forgotten / Even if I try to forget them, they appear over and over again” –– Insomnia

Stray Kids is an amazing group with many great talent among the members. No wonder they have successful career.