🏆 Stray Kids has reached No. 10 in the K-pop Idol ranking for Week 01, 2026.
Group Profile
- Group Name: Stray Kids (스트레이 키즈)
- Debut: March 25, 2018
- Current state: Active
- Years Active: 2017–present (9 years)
- Entertainment Company: JYP Entertainment
- Fandom: STAY
- Group Color: N/A
- Members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N
- Oldest Member: Bang Chan
- Youngest Member: I.N.
- Most Popular Member: Felix
- Notable Albums: Noeasy, Maxident, 5-Star, Rock-Star
- Country: South Korea
- Generation: A 4th Generation K-pop group
- Leader: Bang Chan
Stray Kids is a South Korean boy group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group debuted on March 25, 2018, and consists of eight members, including six South Korean nationals and two Australian nationals.
Group name
The name “Stray Kids” refers to individuals finding their own path rather than following established patterns. The name represents the group’s direction of expressing individual choices and voices through music.
Fandom and lightstick
The official fandom name for Stray Kids is STAY, signifying fans who remain and accompany the group.
The official lightstick features a transparent spherical design with a compass symbol at the center. The primary colors are red and white. Multiple versions have been released throughout the group’s career. The device supports Bluetooth connectivity for light synchronization during concerts and includes accessories such as a strap and an official protective case.
Popularity
Stray Kids operates in South Korea and international markets. The group released albums that topped the United States Billboard 200 chart in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The group has conducted tours across North America, Europe, and Asia, performing at arenas and stadiums. The official social media channels on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok have accumulated tens of millions of followers, with several music videos surpassing 100 million views.
Fun facts
- The group was formed through a reality program of the same name produced by JYP Entertainment.
- He maintains a model of direct involvement in the songwriting and production process.
- The internal unit 3RACHA is responsible for the majority of the group’s songs.
- He releases albums developed according to unified visual and thematic concepts.
- The track order in each album follows a deliberate structure.
Awards and achievements
- 2018: Received Rookie of the Year at the Asia Artist Awards and Mnet Asian Music Awards.
- 2020: Received Best Performance at the Asia Artist Awards.
- 2022: The album Maxident reached number one on the Billboard 200.
- 2023: The albums 5-STAR and ROCK-STAR reached number one on the Billboard 200.
- 2024: The album ATE reached number one on the Billboard 200 during its release week.
Musical style
Stray Kids utilizes a musical style combining hip-hop, EDM, and pop. Song structures prioritize fast tempos, heavy bass, and a significant proportion of rap. Lyrics focus on themes of personal choice, social pressure, and self-awareness. The group employs street, digital, and fantasy concepts varying by album.
Stray Kids Members
Bang Chan
- Full Name: Christopher Chahn Bahng
- Native Name: 방찬
- Alias: CB97
- Birthday: Oct 03, 1997 (28 years old)
- Blood type: O
- Height: 171 cm (5'7″)
- Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
- Gender: Male
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- MBTI: ENFJ (The Protagonist)
- Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
- Country: Australian-Korean
- Language Skills: English, Korean, Japanese, a bit of Chinese
- Position: Leader, Vocalist, Rapper
- Fandom: Stay
- Training period: 7 years
- Representative Animal: Wolf
Bang Chan is an Australian K-pop artist of Korean descent who serves as the leader and music producer of Stray Kids, recognized for his contributions to songwriting, arrangement, and shaping the group’s musical style.
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Lee Know
- Full Name: Lee Minho
- Native Name: 이민호
- Alias: Lee Know
- Birthday: Oct 25, 1998 (27 years old)
- Blood type: O
- Height: 172 cm (5’8")
- Weight: N/A
- Gender: Male
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- MBTI: ISFP
- Place of Birth: Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
- Country: South Korean
- Language Skills: Korean, Japanese, English
- Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
- Fandom: STAY
- Training period: 1 year (at JYP Entertainment)
- Representative Color: Mint
- Representative Animal: Rabbit 🐰
Lee Know was the final member to join JYP Entertainment on July 16, 2017, approximately two weeks before participating in the survival show. Although eliminated in the fourth episode due to a rapping error, Lee Know later reappeared alongside Felix and officially debuted with Stray Kids in March 2018.
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Changbin
- Full Name: Seo Chang-bin
- Native Name: 서창빈
- Alias: SpearB
- Birthday: Aug 11, 1999 (26 years old)
- Blood type: O
- Height: 167 cm (5'6")
- Weight: N/A
- Gender: Male
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- MBTI: ESTP
- Place of Birth: Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
- Country: South Korean
- Language Skills: Korean, English
- Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist, Producer
- Fandom: STAY
- Training period: 2 Years
- Representative Animal: Dwaekki (Pig/Rabbit hybrid)
Changbin stands out as the main rapper. He is known for having the fastest rap speed in K-pop, a powerful rap tone that opens many title tracks such as “Hellevator,” “God’s Menu,” and “MANIAC,” while also possessing a contrasting soft singing voice used in vocal lines. His playful personality and “King of Aegyo” image contrast with his tough rapper persona.
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Hyunjin
- Full Name: Hwang Hyun Jin
- Native Name: 황현진
- Alias: Jinnie, The Prince
- Birthday: Mar 20, 2000 (25 years old)
- Blood type: B
- Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
- Weight: N/A
- Gender: Male
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- MBTI: ESTP
- Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
- Country: South Korean
- Language Skills: Korean, English
- Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Visual
- Training period: 2 Years
- Representative Color: Blue, Pink
Hyunjin serves as the main dancer, lead rapper, and visual of Stray Kids. He is recognized for his aesthetics, ranking second on TC Candler’s “100 Most Handsome Faces of 2022,” his technical dance skills as Studio Choom’s October 2021 “Artist of the Month,” and his contributions to songwriting and visual arts.
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Han
- Full Name: Han Ji-sung
- Native Name: 한지성
- Alias: J.ONE, Peter Han
- Birthday: Sep 14, 2000 (25 years old)
- Blood type: B
- Height: 169 cm (5'6.5″)
- Weight: N/A
- Gender: Male
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- MBTI: ISFP
- Place of Birth: Incheon, South Korea
- Country: South Korean
- Language Skills: Korean, English
- Position: Main Rapper, Lead Vocalist, Producer
- Training period: 3 Years
- Fandom: STAY
- Representative Animal: Squirrel 🐿️
Han holds the roles of rapper, vocalist, and dancer, and performs across various musical genres, including hip-hop and pop. He is a member of the unit 3RACHA alongside Bang Chan and Changbin, and participates in the songwriting and production of numerous songs by Stray Kids. As of February 2023, he has registered 147 musical works with KOMCA (Korea Music Copyright Association).
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Felix
- Full Name: Lee Felix Yongbok
- Native Name: 이용복
- Alias: Lix, BbokAri, Sunshine
- Birthday: Sep 15, 2000 (25 years old)
- Blood type: AB
- Height: 171 cm (5'7")
- Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
- Gender: Male
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- MBTI: ESFJ
- Place of Birth: Seven Hills, Sydney, Australia
- Country: Australian
- Language Skills: English, Korean
- Position: Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist
- Fandom: STAY
- Training period: 1 year
- Representative Color: Yellow, Black
- Representative Animal: Chick 🐥
Felix is known for his deep vocal tone, dance skills, and appearance, with a height of 171 cm. During the pre-debut period, he was eliminated from the group’s survival program but was later reinstated by JYP Entertainment and made his official debut.
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Seungmin
- Full Name: Kim Seung-min
- Native Name: 김승민
- Alias: Puppy, Seungmo
- Birthday: Sep 22, 2000 (25 years old)
- Blood type: A
- Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
- Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
- Gender: Male
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- MBTI: ISFJ
- Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
- Country: South Korean
- Language Skills: Korean, English
- Position: Main Vocalist
- Training period: 1 Year
- Representative Color: Purple
- Representative Animal: Dog
Seungmin has been described as diligent and tidy, and has cited listening to music by Day6 as a personal interest. Prior to debut, he was an active student with an interest in sports. He was selected for the group by Bang Chan based on his vocal potential, and his live performances have drawn attention for vocal technique and audience interaction.
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I.N
- Full Name: Yang Jeong-in
- Native Name: 양정인
- Alias: Desert Fox
- Birthday: Feb 08, 2001 (24 years old)
- Blood type: A
- Height: 172 cm (5'7.5″)
- Weight: N/A
- Gender: Male
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- MBTI: ISFJ (The Defender)
- Place of Birth: Busan, South Korea
- Country: South Korean
- Language Skills: Korean, basic English
- Position: Vocalist, Maknae
- Fandom: STAY
- Training period: 2 Years
- Representative Color: N/A
- Representative Animal: Fennec Fox🦊
I.N is the youngest member (maknae) of Stray Kids. Within the group, I.N holds the positions of main vocalist and sub-dancer. I.N often performs high-note parts alongside Seungmin and Han in the eight-member lineup. After debut, I.N showed improvement in stage performance and gained attention through fancam videos.
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