Lee Know has built a following in Stray Kids through his sharp dance skills, steady vocals, and playful personality. Yet basic facts about him appear differently across fan pages, leaving readers unsure which details are reliable.
His stage name, birth information, group role, and other profile facts are frequently searched by new STAYs and longtime fans alike.
We sort through the commonly listed information and separate agency details from fan-reported claims. Read on for a clear look at the facts fans most often search for.
What Is Lee Know’s Real Height?
Most fan wikis and profile sites list Lee Know at 172 cm (5’7.5″).
You will find that number on his Fandom page, IMDb, and Kprofiles. But during a VLive broadcast, he told fans he was actually 171 cm, or about 5 feet 7 inches.
So his actual height likely falls somewhere between 171 and 172 cm, with the small gap depending on how and when the measurement was taken.
Why Do Different Sources List Different Heights for Lee Know?
K-pop agencies commonly round heights up by a centimeter or two on official profiles. It is not unique to JYP Entertainment or Stray Kids.
On top of that, fan-run databases draw from different sources, such as interviews, variety show appearances, or agency bios, and each source may have recorded a slightly different number.
People also lose about 1 to 2 cm of height throughout the day as gravity compresses the spine, so the time of measurement matters too.
Lee Know’s Full Profile at a Glance
This is a quick reference for everything fans usually want to know:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Lee Minho |
| Stage Name | Lee Know |
| Height | 172 cm (5’7.5″) |
| Weight | Approximately 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Date of Birth | October 25, 1998 |
| Birthplace | Gimpo, South Korea |
| Blood Type | O (Reported) |
| Agency | JYP Entertainment |
| Position | Lead Dancer, Sub-Vocalist |
Lee Know joined Stray Kids through JYP’s 2017 survival show, but his path wasn’t smooth.
He was eliminated in episode 4 after struggling with a rap verse, then brought back for the finale after voters and producers reconsidered.
He debuted as the group’s main dancer and sub-vocalist, a role that stuck largely because the choreography team saw how much he led during practice, not just on stage.
He’s since built a reputation as both a standout performer and one of the group’s funniest members off stage, with the members half-jokingly crediting his sharp eye for catching dance mistakes as “Dance Leader” energy.
How Lee Know’s Height Compares to Other Stray Kids Members
Stray Kids’ heights run from 167 cm to 179 cm, a spread of just 12 cm across eight members. From tallest to shortest:
- Hyunjin: 179 cm (5’10.5″), the tallest member
- Seungmin: 178 cm (5’10”)
- Lee Know and I.N: 172 cm (5’7.5″), tied for the middle
- Felix and Bang Chan: both 171 cm (5’7″)
- Han: 169 cm (5’6.5″)
- Changbin: 167 cm (5’6″), the shortest member
That puts the group’s average right around 172 cm. It’s a small enough gap that it barely registers in the group’s high-energy, self-produced tracks like COMFLEX, where all eight members share the stage as equals rather than being sorted by height.
Why Lee Know’s Build Works for His Dance Style
Lee Know is widely regarded as one of fourth-generation K-pop’s sharpest dancers, and his frame plays a real part in that.
At 172 cm, he’s compact enough to move through floorwork and quick footwork without the extra half-second taller performers sometimes need to complete the same sequence.
His lower center of gravity also helps with balance during fast transitions, which is part of why he rarely looks off-balance in fancams.
That same control carries into his vocal parts, too. On more emotionally driven songs like Cover Me, his lines lean into restraint rather than power, which fits a performer who trained as a dancer first and grew into singing later.
How Does Lee Know Compare to Other K-Pop Idols and Actors?
Zoom out past Stray Kids, and 172 cm lands Lee Know somewhere in the middle of the pack, not just within his own group.
BTS offers a useful comparison point, since fan-sourced estimates put the members anywhere from about 175 cm (Jimin) up to 181 cm (RM), with Jin and V around 179 cm.
None of these numbers are agency-confirmed either, so they carry the same grain of salt as Stray Kids’ own figures, but the general shape holds: Lee Know sits a few centimeters below most of that lineup.
Against Korean actors, the gap widens. Lee Min-ho, the actor best known for “Boys Over Flowers,” is listed at 187 cm on Wikipedia, and Park Bo Gum stands around 181 cm.
There’s a genuinely fun coincidence buried in that comparison: the actor’s real name is also Lee Min-ho, identical to Lee Know’s birth name, even though the two are roughly 15 cm apart in height.
The takeaway isn’t that Lee Know is short. He’s a near-exact match for the average South Korean man his age, and idols in general tend to skew a little taller than actors do, so the comparison says more about K-drama casting than it does about him.
How Tall Is the Average South Korean Man?
For extra context, the average adult male height in South Korea is about 173.5 cm (5’8.3″), according to data published by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
That puts Lee Know just slightly below average, though the margin is less than two centimeters.
Height statistics can vary depending on the age group measured.
Younger generations in South Korea tend to be taller on average, which means Lee Know’s height is pretty standard for men born in the late 1990s.
The Bottom Line
So, how tall is Lee Know? He measures about 172 cm, or close to 5 feet 7.5 inches, placing him right near the middle of the Stray Kids height chart.
His official profile and self-reported height differ by just 1 cm, so either number works.
What stands out more is how well his frame suits his dance style, giving him the speed and sharpness fans love on stage.
Whether you were curious about a fan project or settling a friendly debate, you now have the answer.
Drop a comment below and tell us your favorite Stray Kids height fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does He Wear Insoles or Platform Shoes on Stage?
Many K-pop idols add 2 to 5 cm with insoles or platform boots during performances. No confirmed reports say he regularly uses them for extra height.
What is Lee Know’s MBTI Personality Type?
His MBTI is ISFP, sometimes called “the Consul.” Fans often associate personality traits with physical appearance, but the two are completely unrelated in reality.
How Many Cats Does Lee Know Have?
He has three cats named Soonie, Doongie, and Dori. He talks about them often during live broadcasts, and they have a huge fan following.
