K-pop boy group Stray Kids has confirmed that member Lee Know will begin fulfilling his mandatory military service next year. With major K-pop groups such as BTS and SEVENTEEN having adopted different strategies to manage disruptions caused by military enlistment, attention is turning to how Stray Kids, which has built its global influence primarily through group activities, will navigate its own military hiatus. JYP Entertainment, the group's agency, announced through its official social media channels on Nov. 5 that Lee Know is scheduled to begin his military service in the first quarter of 2027, along with plans for the group's upcoming activities. According to the agency, Lee Know may be absent from some scheduled activities during the first quarter of next year but will continue connecting with fans through various content releases and individual activities before his enlistment. His exact enlistment date and type of military service have yet to be disclosed. The announcement has drawn particular attention because Lee Know will become the first Stray Kids member to fulfill his mili