Stray Kids is a South Korean boy group that debuted in March 2018, under JYP Entertainment, the same agency as 2PM, Got7, Twice, Day6, etc. The group consists of nine young boys, who are Bang Chan, the leader, Woo-jin, Lee Know, Chang-bin, Hyun-jin, Han, Felix, Seung-min, and the youngest, or maknae, I.N. Before they made their official debut with a song titled “District 9” on March 26th, 2018, they had a survival program on Mnet titled Stray Kids that aired from October 2017 to December 2017. The concept of the survival program was a lot like Sixteen that formed Twice. You might like: Here are Things You Should Know about Stray Kids’ SKZoo! As Stray Kids started, the group released a pre-debut song titled “Hellevator” in 2017. The song was composed and written by Bang Chan, Han, and Chang-bin, and other composers. Let’s take a look at the Stray Kids members’ full profiles. Oof, be ready, you might be shocked by their cuteness and ultimate talent!
When did Stray Kids debut and with what song?
Stray Kids made their debut back in 2017 with a song titled “Hellevator” through JYP’s new reality show titled Stray Kids. They were initially going with eleven members; however, two of them were eliminated throughout the show and, they ended up with nine members for the final line-up. They came out with a pre-debut EP titled Mixtape, which contains seven tracks. They also released a music video of “Beware” on January 8th, 2018, and “Spread My Wings” not long after. On March 25th, 2018, JYPE announced their debut showcase titled “I am Not” and they reached number 4 on the Gaon Album Chart. They started their overseas performance at KCON Japan 2018 before their 2nd showcase “I am Who.”
Stray Kids members’ full profiles, facts, and fandom name
Stray Kids initially consisted of nine members in total. They are Bang Chan (leader, rapper, vocalist), Lee Know (vocalist, rapper), Changbin (rapper), Hyunjin (rapper), Han (rapper, vocalist), Felix (rapper), Seungmin (vocalist), ‘I.N (vocalist), and Woojin (vocalist). On October 28th, 2019, JYP Entertainment announced that Woo Jin left the group and terminated his exclusive contract via their official Twitter account. So, the group now consists of eight members. It’s quite long after they debuted, that they named their fandom Stay. They have not set their fandom color yet. Despite their good babyface looks, they debuted at a young age. Their maknae was only 16 years old when they debuted. You might like: Stray Kids’ Net Worth: Who’s the Richest Member of the Group?
Full profile of Bang Chan
Real Name: Christoper Bang Korean Name: Bang Chan Date of Birth: October 3rd, 1997 Age: 22 Role: Rapper, songwriter, composer, producer, lead vocalist Height: 171 cm Social Media: @realstraykids Spotify Playlist: Stray Kids’ Leader Bang Chan’s Playlist
Interesting facts about Bang Chan:
When living in Sydney, Chan and his family used to move often. He said that he used to live in Strathfield, Five Dock, etc. Chan was a trainee with JYP for seven years, and he trained with members of Got7, Day6, and Twice. Chan is friends with Got7’s Bam Bam and Yu-gyeom, Twice’s Sana, and solo artist Park Ji-min. Chan moved to Sydney when he was a child. Chan picked all the Stray Kids members by himself. JYP said that he rarely talks with other Stray Kids members, except for Chan. When he was a trainee, he used to live with the members of Day6, and he’s still very close to Young K, just like real brothers. Chan was accepted as a trainee after he went to a JYP audition in his home town, Sydney. Chan appeared in Twice’s “OOH-AHH” MV as a zombie. Chan invited Stray Kids members to his house when they had a tour in Sydney. Chan has a sister and a brother.
Full profile of Woo-jin
Real Name: Kim Woo-jin/김우진 Date of Birth: April 8th, 1997 Birthplace: Daejeon, South Korea Age: 22 Role: Main vocalist, rapper, dancer Height: 174 cm Social Media: @realstraykids Spotify Playlist: Teddy Bear Woojin’s Playlist
Interesting facts about Woo-jin:
Woo-jin trained in SM Entertainment for a year before he moved to JYP. Woo-jin said that when he was in SM Entertainment, he was friends with the trainees that have now debuted as NCT, but he didn’t specify the name. Woo-jin has skills in Japanese martial art, Kendo. Woo-jin is the oldest member of Stray Kids. Lee Know said that Woo-jin is a person who listens to members a lot when they are talking to him. Woo-jin really loves fried chicken and can correctly guess the brand of the fried chicken only by tasting it.
Full profile of Lee Know
Real Name: Lee Min-ho/이민호 Date of Birth: October 25th, 1998 Birthplace: Gimpo, South Korea Age: 20 Role: Main dancer, vocalist, rapper Height: 172 cm Social Media: @realstraykids Spotify playlist: Real Dancing Gem Lee Know’s Mix
Interesting facts about Lee Know:
Lee Know is the only child in his family. Lee Know is one of the Stray Kids members who have pets. He has three cats named Soonie, Doongie, and Dori. He gets upset when Felix and Seungmin don’t remember the exact number of his cats. In every interview where Stray Kids are being asked what’s their charm, Lee Know always says that they have good looks. But then he clarifies that it’s not about the look, but their unique charm instead. Lee Know is popular with his mean words or savage words. Lee Know was the first to be eliminated in the Stray Kids show, right before Felix. Lee Know also has a unique personality; on a V Live I.N said that Lee Know is weird and it was hard to understand him. Lee Know used to be a backup dancer for BTS.
Full profile of Chang Bin
Real Name: Seo Chang-bin/서창빈 Date of Birth: August 11th, 1999 Birthplace: Yongin, South Korea Age: 20 Role: Rapper, songwriter, composer, producer, dancer Height: 169 cm Social Media: @realstraykids Spotify Playlist: All-rounder Changbin’s Favorites
Interesting facts about Chang Bin
Chang-bin likes to go shopping and to listen to music. Chang-bin likes G-Dragon and Kendrick Lamar. Chang-bin takes a lot of pills and vitamins every day. Chang-bin has a good jawline and a sharp chin that makes other members jealous. Chang-bin has an older sister. Chang-bin said that his English is a little awkward, but his pronunciation is good since he’s a rapper. Chang-bin’s said that his favorite part of his body is his chin. Chang-bin first wanted to be a rapper when he started listening to rap music. Chang-bin shares a room with Chan in their new dorm.
Full profile of Hyun-jin
Real Name: Hwang Hyun-jin/황현진 Date of Birth: March 20th, 2000 Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea Age: 19 Role: Main dancer, lead rapper, vocalist Height: 179 cm Social Media: @realstraykids Spotify Playlist: You Will Love Hyunjin’s Favorites
Interesting facts about Hyun-jin:
Hyun-jin graduated from SOPA high school last year (2019). Hyun-jin is popular because of his visual; he already had fans when he was still a trainee. Hyun-jin’s nickname is Sopa Prince or The Prince. Hyun-jin adores Got7’s Jin-young, and he got nervous when Jin-young was a guest in the Stray Kids reality show, along with JB. Hyun-jin is allergic to cat fur. Hyun-jin used to live in Las Vegas for a while when he was younger.
Full profile of Han
Real Name: Han Ji-sung English Name: Peter Date of Birth: September 14th, 2000 Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea Age: 19 Role: Rapper, songwriter, dancer, vocalist Height: 171 cm Social Media: @realstraykids Spotify Playlist: Korean Lyrical Rapper Han’s Playlist
Interesting facts about Han:
Han used to live in Malaysia. Han cried a lot when Felix got eliminated from the show. He said that Felix had a lower voice that he always wanted. Han likes cheesecake a lot, and also watches movies. Han once hated his voice because it was too high. Han can do voice impersonations, for example, Doraemon. He did that on Stray Kids during the first episode. Han shares a room with Hyun-jin and Seung-min. Han likes cheesecake and chocolate cake. Han’s face resembles Got7’s Mark and Day6’s Young K. Han participated in Masked Singer and his vocal abilities amazed the viewers.
Full profile of Felix
Real Name: Felix Lee Korean Name: Lee Yong-bok Date of Birth: September 15th, 2000 Birthplace: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Role: Lead dancer, rapper, vocalist Height: 171 cm Social Media: @realstraykids Spotify Playlist: It’s Felix’s Favorite Mix
Interesting facts about Felix:
Felix is a middle child, he has a younger sister and an older sister. Felix lived in Sydney and stayed there for the rest of his life before he moved to Korea. At first, he didn’t speak Korean, but he has learned a lot and his Korean has improved now. Felix said that as he learns and speaks more Korean, it becomes awkward for him to speak English again. Felix likes Australian steak and even eats it for breakfast. Felix was eliminated on Stray Kids, right after Lee Know. Felix can’t eat spicy foods. Felix has a habit of checking his pulse whenever he’s nervous. While living in Sydney, he said that he used to live in a mountainous area. Felix’s Instagram hashtag: #행복이 (#haengboki)
Full profile of Seung-min
Real Name: Kim Seung-min/김승민 Date of Birth: September 22nd, 2000 Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea Age: 19 Role: Main vocalist, rapper, dancer Height: 175 cm Social Media: @realstraykids Spotify Playlist: Dandy Boy Seungmin’s Mix
Interesting facts about Seung-min:
From July 18th until December 25th, Seung-min was an MC for After School Club, or ASC, replacing his fellow JYP artist, Day6’s Jae, along with solo artist Hee-jun and solo artist Park Ji-min. Seung-min likes Day6 so much, he often sings Day6 songs at fan sign events. He has put all of the Day6 songs from Shoot Me: Youth Part 1 on his Spotify playlist. People have said that Seung-min’s face resembles Day6’s Won-pil, ever since he was a trainee. Seung-min has good English skills, although he only spent about three months living abroad to study English. Seung-min has an English rap part in the “Maze of Memories” song. Seung-min shares a room with Hyun-jin and Han. Seung-min’s nickname is Dandy Boy. Seung-min’s Instagram hashtag: #승스타그램 (#seungstagram), #댄디보2스타그램 (#dandyboistagram)
Full profile of I.N
Real Name: Yang Jeong-in/양정인 Date of Birth: February 8th, 2001 Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Age: 18 Role: Vocalist, rapper, dancer Height: 172 cm Social Media: @realstraykids Spotify playlist: Stray Kids’ Youngest I.N’s Favorites
Interesting facts about I.N:
I.N used to wear braces, even when he was still on the Stray Kids reality show, and fans have said that his charm was his braces. At the beginning of 2019, I.N officially took off the braces and showed it to fans on a V Live broadcast. Sometimes he’s called 이엔 (e-N). Currently, I.N is a student of SOPA high school, majoring in Applied Music. After I.N gets home from school, he likes to lay down on Seung-min’s bed because it’s a single bed, while his own is an upper of a bunk bed. I.N can sing trot songs. I.N shares a room with Felix, Lee Know, and Woo-jin. I.N has a desert fox aura. The wallpaper on his phone is a picture of a desert fox. I.N’s Instagram hashtag: #IN스타그램 (#INstagram)
Stray Kids members’ ideal type of girl
Felix likes a beautiful, shy, and friendly girl who has both charisma and attention so she can take care of her idol. Seungmin likes a girl who is excited about trying new things, a kind person, and a little shy. He loves someone who can take care of him. Changbin loves charming girls, similar to him, who can take good care of him, and do not hesitate to help others. Han’s ideal type is an independent, hard-working, and charismatic girl who loves music. Lee Know loves a girl who has long hair and a similar character to him who loves dancing and humor. I.N likes a playful, cheerful, and innocent girl who supports his career. Bang Chan likes a girl who can cook, has a motherlike character, respects his friends, and loves him. Hyunjin’s ideal type is a girl who is full of charm, passionate, and shy. He likes someone who expresses her feelings and shows him her love.
Stray Kids members’ zodiac signs
Most of the Stray Kids members were born in the zodiac sign Virgo. The Virgo boys believe to be in a good relationship with friends who are Gemini, Scorpio, and Pisces. That’s why Han, Felix, and Seungmin are supposed to be besties with Lee Know and Hyunjin.
Bang Chan: Libra Lee Know: Scorpio Changbin: Leo Hyunjin: Pisces Han: Virgo Felix: Virgo Seungmin: Virgo I.N: Aquarius
Stray Kids Discography
Stray Kids have been quite active since their debut in 2017. They finished their first studio album titled Go Live in 2018 and received good trace and impressions. It’s even placed 1st in Korea and top 10 in other countries like Japan, Poland, and the US. They also finished two compilation albums in the following years, 2019 and 2020. They’ve been proactively releasing their singles from 2017 until now. They began with Mixtape and subsequently released Go Live and then All In in 2020.
Mini-Albums
MIXTAPE (January 2018) Hellevator Beware (Grrr 총량의 법칙) Spread My Wings (어린 날개) Yayaya Glow School Life 4419 I AM NOT (March 2018) NOT! District 9 Mirror Awaken Rock (돌) Grow Up (잘 하고 있어) 3rd Eye I AM WHO (August 2018) Who? My Pace Voices Question Insomnia M.I.A Awkward Silence (갑자기 분위기 싸해질 필요 없잖아요) I AM YOU (October 2018) You I Am You My Side (편) Hero’s Soup (해장국) Get Cool N/S (극과 극) 0325 Clé 1: Miroh (March 2019) Entrance Miroh Victory Song Maze of Memories Boxer Chronosaurus 19
Digital Singles
Hellevator (2017)
Stray Kids Filmography
Stray Kids members have actively appeared in reality shows. Most of them are some type of music show like the ones on Mnet, V Live, and YouTube. Their first pre-debut and debut were in a reality show titled Stray Kids by JYP Entertainment. Their extensive reality show episode was SKZ-Talker, which talks about their daily activities including their music video shooting, practice sessions, makeup, end even when they’re eating. It’s an ongoing reality show. You can start to watch it now and learn more about their personalities and relationship with each other. Here are some details about their filmography.
Stray Kids Channel: MNet Date: October 17th–December 19th, 2017 Episodes: 10 Cast: All members The 9th V Live Channel: V Live Season: 1–3 Cast: All members Intro: I Am Not Channel: V Live Cast: All members Intro: I Am Who Channel: V Live Date: July 24th, July 31st, 2018 Episode: 1–2 Cast: All members Stray Kids Amigo TV 3 Channel: V Live, JTBC PLUS Date: December 31st, 2018 Cast: All members Two Kids Room Channel: V Live, Stray Kids Episode: 1–10 Cast: Two Stray Kids members per episode Stray Directors Channel: SBS TV Date: October 6th, 2018 Cast: Hyun-jin, I.N Intro: I Am You Channel: V Live Date: October 16th, 2018 Cast: All members Two Kids Room Vol 2 Channel: V Live Episode: 1–10 Cast: Two Stray Kids members per episode After School Club Channel: Arirang Date: April 3rd, 2018, May 29th, 2018, Episode: 310, 318, 329, 340 Cast: All members After School Club Channel: Arirang Date: July 24th–December 25th, 2018 Episode: 326–348 Cast: Seung-min After School Club Channel: Arirang Date: June 13th, July 17th, 2018 Episode: 320, 325 Cast: Bang Chan After School Club Channel: Arirang Date: December 25th, 2018 Episode: 348 Cast: Felix
