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Lee Know of K-pop boy group Stray Kids is set to begin his mandatory military service in 2027, JYP Entertainment confirmed online.

According to the label, Lee Know's military service will begin in the first quarter of 2027.

“As a result, he may be unable to participate in some of the activities scheduled for the first quarter of 2027,” JYP Entertainment wrote online.

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However, the label said Lee Know will continue to connect with fans through various content and individual activities.

리노 병역 이행 및 향후 스케줄 관련 안내 Notice Regarding Lee Know's Military Service and Upcoming Schedule 안녕하세요, JYPE 입니다. Stray Kids 결성 이후 지금까지 변함없이 과분한 마음 보내주시는 STAY 분들께 항상 감사합니다. 리노는 2027년 1분기 병역 의무 이행을 예정하고 있습니다. 이로 인해 리노는 2027년 1분기 예정된 스케줄에 일부 불참할 수 있으나 입대 전 다양한 콘텐츠와 개인 활동을 통해 STAY 분들을 만날 예정입니다. 갑작스러운 공지로 인해 놀라셨을 STAY 분들의 너른 양해를 부탁드리며 현시점에서 안내드리기 어려운 상세 내용은 추후 별도 공지를 통해 안내드리겠습니다. 앞으로 이어질 리노와 Stray Kids의 활동에도 변함없는 사랑과 응원 부탁드립니다. 감사합니다. Hello, this is JYPE. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all STAY for your unwavering love and support throughout Stray Kids' journey since their debut. Lee Know is scheduled to fulfill his mandatory military service in the first quarter of 2027. As a result, he may be unable to participate in some of the activities scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. However, prior to his enlistment, he will continue to connect with STAY through various content and individual activities. We understand that this news may come as a surprise to many STAY, and we appreciate your kind understanding. Additional details that cannot be shared at this time will be announced separately when they become available. We hope you will continue to show your unwavering love and support for Lee Know and Stray Kids in their upcoming activities. Thank you.

— Stray Kids (@Stray_Kids) November 5, 2026

Towards the end of the announcement, Lee Know's label said it will share further details about his enlistment at a later date.

“We ask for your kind understanding, as this sudden announcement may have come as a surprise to STAY. We will share further details that we are unable to provide at this time in a separate announcement at a later date,” said JYP Entertainment. “We hope you will continue to show your unwavering love and support for Lee Know and Stray Kids in their upcoming activities.”

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