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Straykids

Stray Kids (Korean: 스트레이 키즈; RR: Seuteurei Kijeu; often abbreviated as SKZ) is a South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment through the 2017 reality show of the same name. They debuted on March 25, 2018 with District 9. The group's name "Stray Kids" was not defined by JYP Entertainment but conceptualized by the members themselves. It originally referred to a lost child who wants to chase their dreams and later evolved to represent the idea of finding a way together out of the ordinary.

Bangchan

Bang Chan is the leader (and oldest member) of Stray Kids, meaning he is the voice of the group and often takes control during interviews. He’s also one of the main rappers, a vocalist and producer of the group. The K-pop leader was born in South Korea, but grew up in Sydney, Australia, after moving there when he was very young — so he speaks both Korean and English. He’s a Libra, as he was born on October 3, 1997. He moved to South Korea to train as a K-pop star under JYP in 2011, and trained for 7 years. He’s known to be the most sociable of the group and has numerous K-pop star friends including GOT7’s Bambam and Yugyeum, most of the members of TWICE and BLACKPINK’s Lisa.

LeeKnow

Lee Know is the main dancer of the group, along with a vocalist and sometimes, a rapper. He was born in Gimpo, South Korea on October 25, 1998, making him a Scorpio. He and member Felix had the smallest amount of training at JYP, with just 1 year to get it together to debut! Fun fact: he was a backup dancer for BTS prior to being a JYP trainee — so the small training period makes sense. Another fun fact: he’s a cat person! He has three cats named Sooni, Doongi and Dori.

Changbin

Changbin is one of the main rappers and producers of the group. Born in Yongin, South Korea on August 11, 1999, he’s a Leo! His stage name in Stray Kids producer group 3RACHA is SPEARB. He’s super well-known for his raspy voice and super speedy rapping.

Hyunjin

Hyunjin is a main dancer and rapper in Stray Kids. He’s a Pisces, as he was born on March 20, 2000 in Seoul, South Korea. Fun fact: Hyunjin was casted on the street by JYP for his top notch visual and became a trainee in 2015. He can speak basic English and also plays the piano.

Han

Han is an all rounder! He’s a rapper, vocalist, dancer (sometimes) and producer of the group. Born on September 14, 2000 in Incheon, South Korea, Han is a Virgo. He used to live and attend an American school in Malaysia, so he’s fluent in both English and Korean. His stage name in 3RACHA is J.ONE. Fun fact: Han is super talented at freestyle rap and is known for coming up with rhymes and raps on the spot.

Felix

Felix is a dancer and rapper in the group and has become famous in South Korea for his super deep voice (it’s seriously something). He was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, until moving to South Korea to become a JYP trainee in 2017. Felix only had one year to train to become a K-pop star and learn Korean before debuting with Stray Kids in 2018.

Seungmin

Seungmin is one of the main vocalists of the group. He was born in Seoul, South Korea on September 22, 2000, making him a Virgo. He is a massive fan of fellow JYP group, DAY6. Additionally, he sang the OST for popular Korean drama, Hometown Cha Cha Cha called “Here Always.”

I.N

I.N. is one of the main vocalists of Stray Kids and also the “maknae” (“youngest” in Korean). Born on February 8, 2001 in Busan, South Korea, I.N. is an Aquarius. He’s besties with fellow K-pop stars TXT’s Beomgyu, Enhyphen’s Heeseung and Just B’s Lim Jimin.