Stray kids ( Bang Chan) Biography: Profile, Background, Net Worth, And Career

Profile:

Full Name: Lee Min-ho

Stage Name: Lee Know

Date of Birth: October 25, 1998

Nationality: South Korean

Lee Know is a multi-talented South Korean artist most known as the lead dancer and essential member of Stray Kids, a worldwide K-pop band run under JYP Entertainment. Known as STAYs, he has created a special place in the hearts of fans thanks to his engaging stage presence, flawless dancing ability, and eccentric demeanor.

Background:

Lee Know was born on October 25, 1998, in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Being an only child growing up, he early on became somewhat independent. Growing desire for dance drove Lee Know's middle school stumble across a dance video online marks his childhood. This event set off a lifetime passion of movement, which drove him to study five years under choreographer Bico Lim at Souldance Studio.
Attending Gimpo Jeil Technical High School, he graduated with an eye toward computer science, a passion that combines intellectual curiosity with creative ability. Lee Know trained professionally in dance, touring with the crew "Cupcakes" at events including World of Dance in 2016 and even acting as a backup dancer for BTS during their 2017 Wings Tour in Japan, most famously shown in the "Not Today" music video before joining JYP Entertainment.

Career:

Lee Know started his road to popularity in 2015 when he tried out JYP Entertainment. His tenacity paid off when he was summoned back in July 2017 following a first refusal. Months later, he entered the survival show Stray Kids, where Bang Chan personally selected him and eight others to become the group. Though vocal problems—a criticism from J.Y. Park about his "weak" singing, cause elimination in episode 4 a critique fan support and Park's last decision restored him, thereby assuring his debut.
Stray Kids debuted with the EP I Am Not on March 25, 2018, and Lee Know became fast known as the group's dance leader, overseeing choreography and producing perfect performances. His professional dance background was clear-cut, which helped him to land the principal dancer post-debut in the unofficial subunit DanceRacha alongside Hyunjin and Felix.

Lee Know's career highlights:

The triumph of Stray Kids: Albums like Clé 1: MIROH (2019), Go Live (2020), and Oddinary (2022), which topped the Billboard 200, helped the group gain more and faster popularity. Their most recent mixtape Hop (December 2024) combines hip-hop under the "SKZhop" genre as of 2025, therefore accentuating their original sound.
Original Contributions: Creative ones Showcasing his creative range, Lee Know has co-written and co-composed songs such "Drive" (2021, with Bang Chan) and "Limbo" (2022). He had eighteen songs registered with the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) by February 2025.
TV and fashion: He was MC on Show! Music Core from August 2021 till November 2023. He confirmed his fashion impact by attending Gucci's 2025 Cruise show and making his Met Gala debut with Stray Kids as Tommy Hilfiger's guests in 2024.
Philanthropy: Having given over ₩100 million (about $76,000 USD) to help children in need, he became the youngest inductee into World Vision's Bob Pierce Honor Club in 2024.

Net Worth 2025:

Lee Know's estimated net worth in 2025, reflects his rising success between $5 million and $6 million. His riches are derived from:
Music: Stray Kids greatly influences world supremacy with several million-selling albums and sold-out events like the Dominate World Tour (2024). 
Royalties for songwriting: His KOMCA credits guarantee a consistent flow of money.
Endorsements: Boosts his profits with brands including SLBS, Tommy Hilfiger, and Bioré UV (2025 campaign).
Projects like "Youth" and his fashion shows complement his financial portfolio.

Youth:

During Stray Kids' Dominate World Tour in 2024, Lee Know debuted his unreleased solo song "Youth." Fans connected strongly with the song, a sincere mirror of his trip and feelings. Later it appeared on the 13th of the group's December 2024 mixtape Hop. Unlike his customary dance-oriented contributions, "Youth" shows Lee Know's vocal development by combining his characteristic falsetto with a soft, pensive tone.
"Youth" stresses his developing skill as a singer-songwriter, unlike his prior solo works like "DAWN" (2019, a self-choreographed dance performance) or "Limbo," a sad tune. The song's placement in Hop, a project combining Stray Kids' hip-hop roots with experimental sounds, emphasizes his adaptability and eagerness to venture into uncharted creative directions.