A famous fourth-generation male idol is often confused as being mixed race. Keep on reading to learn why.
THIS Famous 4th-Gen Idol Gets Confused as Mixed Race
On March 18, Stray Kids, a popular idol group under JYP Entertainment, released their sixth EP, "ODDINARY," and its lead single, "MANIAC."
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As they are actively promoting their title track, member Felix's amazing flower boy visuals have caught the public's attention.
Felix boasts a visual that looks like a mix of Korean and Western features. The male idol has thick double eyelids, dark eyes, fair skin, a small face and natural freckles.
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Felix also caught attention for his unique pronunciation when speaking Korean. Because of these factors, people often think Felix is a foreign member, while others confuse him for being mixed race.
Felix was born and raised in Australia and is Korean-Australian. However, both his parents and grandparents are Korean. The male idol's Korean name is Lee Yong Bok, which sounds selfless and friendly in Korean.
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It is said that in official certificates and records, Felix is listed as Felix Yong-bok Lee. This name can be found in his residence certificate and for his listings in the Korean Music Copyright Association (KOMCA).
Felix's Korean name, Lee Yong Bok. It was given to him by his grandfather. His name makes use of the Hanja for "dragon."
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Internet users who saw Felix during this comeback season left comments such as, "His name is Felix, so I naturally thought he was a foreigner" and "He is really handsome!"
Are you a fan of Felix? Have you listened to Stray Kids' latest album and title track? Tell us in the comments below!
Stray Kids Recent Activities
On March 18, Stray Kids released their sixth Korean mini-album "ODDINARY" and its lead single "MANIAC." The day before the album's release, it was reported that "ODDINARY" surpassed 1.3 million pre-order sales. It set a new record for JYP Entertainment's highest pre-orders for an album.
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On March 18, it was announced that the first week of promotions for "MANIAC" was canceled due to the Stray Kids members testing positive for COVID-19, except for Felix and I.N.
Stray Kids is slated to hold their second world tour, "MANIAC," in late April 2022 with shows in Seoul, the United States, and Japan.
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