Casablanca – Stray Kids member Lee Know is preparing to step into the spotlight on his own, with his first official solo album targeted for release in early 2027.

JYP Entertainment confirmed the news to South Korean outlet Dispatch on November 12, saying that the singer is working toward an early-year release. The album could arrive as early as January, although the agency has yet to announce an exact date or reveal details about the project.

For Lee Know, whose career so far has largely unfolded alongside the other seven members of Stray Kids, the upcoming release marks a new chapter. He will also become the first member of the group to make an official solo debut.

A solo album already in the works

The project appears to be well underway. According to Dispatch, Lee Know has completed the album jacket and music video shoots and is now putting the finishing touches on the release.

While this will mark his first official solo album, Lee Know has already given fans a taste of his individual music through Stray Kids projects.

In 2022, he released “Limbo” as part of the group’s digital album “SKZ-REPLAY,” which featured solo tracks from all eight members. Two years later, he returned with “Youth” through the group’s SKZ-PLAYER series in December 2024, giving fans another look at his work as a solo performer. 

These releases offered listeners a chance to hear him outside the group’s usual lineup, while the upcoming album will give him a full project of his own.

A busy year ahead

The timing also comes ahead of another major change in Lee Know’s schedule. Dispatch reported that he is expected to begin South Korea’s mandatory military service in the first quarter of 2027, although JYP has not announced a specific enlistment date.

Before then, the solo album will give him another opportunity to connect with STAY, Stray Kids’ official fandom, through individual activities.

Meanwhile, the group has its own plans for 2027. Stray Kids will continue their “RUN IT” world tour, with additional stops across North America and Europe. Lee Know is expected to miss those legs as he begins his military service.

For now, fans have an album to look forward to, even if its title, tracklist, and release date remain under wraps. More details will likely emerge as Lee Know gets closer to his solo debut.

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