Stray Kids' Lee Know reportedly preparing album for solo debut ahead of 2027 military enlistment

The project comes as Lee Know prepares to become the first member of Stray Kids to begin mandatory military service

Stray Kids member Lee Know is preparing to make his solo debut with a first album scheduled for release in early 2027, ahead of his mandatory military enlistment in South Korea.

His agency, JYP Entertainment, confirmed the upcoming project on November 12, telling Korean media outlet Dispatch that the singer was working towards an early 2027 release.

"Lee Know is preparing a solo album, aiming for a release in early 2027," an agency representative said.

According to reports, the album's jacket photoshoot and music video filming have already been completed, with the release expected in January 2027.

The solo project comes as Lee Know prepares to become the first member of Stray Kids to begin mandatory military service.

On November 5, JYP Entertainment announced that the singer was scheduled to enlist during the first quarter of 2027, in accordance with South Korea's military service requirements for eligible men.

Meanwhile, Lee Know's upcoming debut has attracted attention amid growing dissatisfaction among some fans over the agency's management of his career.

Supporters recently sent funeral wreaths to JYP Entertainment's headquarters as a form of protest against the handling of the singer's activities.

Their demands reportedly include the dissolution of One Label, the division overseeing Stray Kids, and the removal of its head.

Despite the controversy surrounding the group's management, Lee Know's first solo album is expected to mark an important milestone in his music career before his military service begins.

Further details about the album, including its title and tracklist, have yet to be announced.