Lee Know (Stray Kids): Profile, Story and Facts

Lee Know (birth name: Lee Min Ho) is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids, under the agency JYP Entertainment. He is known for his exceptional dance skills and his unique and unpredictable personality, often referred to as "4D." Before his debut, Lee Know was a dancer for the group BTS and participated in several of their performances as a background dancer.

Introducing Lee Know

• Stage Name: Lee Know (리노)
• Former Stage Name: Minho (민호)
• Full Name: Lee Min Ho (이민호)
• Group Member: Stray Kids
• Unit: Dance Racha
• Position in the group: Main dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
• Date of birth: October 25, 1998 — Astrological sign: Scorpio — MBTI: ISFP (formerly ESFJ)
• Height: 172 cm
• Blood type: O
• Favorite color: Mint

Biography and Career

Origins: Lee Know was born in Gimpo, South Korea. An only child, he grew up in a family where his father worked in the furniture industry. He developed a passion for dance early on and began training seriously in middle school.

Before Debut: Before joining Stray Kids, Lee Know worked as a professional dancer. He was a background dancer for BTS during their Japan tour and appeared in their music video Not Today. He auditioned for JYP Entertainment performing John Park's Thought of You and became a trainee for a year before his debut.

Stray Kids Debut: Lee Know participated in the survival show Stray Kids on Mnet. Although he was eliminated in episode 4, he was reinstated in the group at the end of episode 9. On March 25, 2018, he officially debuted with Stray Kids with the mini-album I Am NOT. Since then, he has distinguished himself with his choreography, including the pre-debut track Hellevator, which he co-created.

Interesting Facts

Family

• Lee Know is an only child.
• His father works in the furniture industry.
• He has three beloved cats: Soon-ie, Doong-ie, and Dori.
• He looks a lot like his mother, according to those close to him.

Hobbies and Talents

• Dancing, especially hip-hop, is his favorite style.
• Creating choreographies and hiking.
• Watching movies and anime, often alone at the cinema.
• Reading—his favorite author is Keigo Higashino.
• Listening to hip-hop, especially when he's sad.
• An excellent cook, he often cooks for his members.
• He likes to walk in the woods or near the Han River to recharge his batteries.

Personal Particulars

• He is ambidextrous.
• He cannot swim and is afraid of heights.
• He describes himself as a "cute person who eats well."
• His hobbies include hiking and watching anime.
• He loves strawberry ice cream (his favorite) and also likes mint chocolate.
• He likes Spiderman and twisted ramen.
• He speaks basic English and Japanese.
• He has a scar on his stomach from childhood surgery.
• His hands are small, but his eyelashes are incredibly long.
• His motto is: "Eat well and live well."

Accomplishments

• Co-created the choreography for Stray Kids' song Hellevator.
• MC for the music show Show! Music Core.
• Participated in the casting for the variety show Idol Dictation Contest.
• Regular guest on the radio show BTOB Kiss the Radio with Seungmin.
• Was a dancer for BTS and appeared in their MV Not Today.