Fact-Checking Stray Kids: Debunking Hiatus Claims and Military Enlistment Talk
Q1: Is any member of Stray Kids currently on hiatus?
A1: No. All eight members are active. None are suspended, on open-ended medical leave, or on a disciplinary hiatus.
Q2: Why are people asking if Lee Know is leaving the group?
A2: Lee Know is not leaving Stray Kids. He has reached South Korea's maximum age limit for mandatory military conscription, and his recent public comments confirmed he will soon complete his required service before returning to the team.
Q3: Do all Stray Kids members have to serve in the military?
A3: No. Only South Korean male citizens are required to enlist. Bang Chan and Felix hold Australian passports, which legally exempts them from South Korean military obligations. The other six members will fulfill their service across the next several years.