Following Stray Kids' appearance on several year-end award shows, JYP Entertainment is drawing flak for their "mistreatment" of member Lee Know.
Keep on reading for all the details.
JYP Entertainment Draws Back For 'Mistreating' Stray Kids Lee Know
On January 7, 2024, STAYs took to social media to trend "LEE KNOW DESERVES BETTER." This comes after Stray Kid attended several year-end award shows.
This issue has gone for longer than it should have, reaching dangerous levels. We promised to protect Lee Know, we never imagined that we will have to do it from his own company.
— ִֶָ (@LKprotect) January 6, 2024
LEEKNOW DESERVES BETTER#JypeRespectLeeKnow #JypeTreatLeeknowBetter #LeeKnow pic.twitter.com/FomLwAmTjs
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According to fans, Lee Know was disrespected by his own company during the group's performances for these year-end award shows.
Many noted that Lee Know was the only member in both 2022 and 2023 to not have a solo stage. On top of that, his dance break for both 2022 and 2023 only lasted five seconds.
Many saw this as an insult due to his status as Stray Kids' main dancer. They said that his lack of solo time to shine was unacceptable.
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Fans are criticizing JYP Entertainment, who feel they are not giving his dancing ability any time to shine.
Additionally, they noted that Lee Know's parts tend to get cut out of Stray Kids' performances. When he does get to sing his part, the camera tends to not focus on him. Instead, they zoom in on the audience, the group as a whole, or another member.
STAYs are upset that Lee Know does not get the same opportunities as his fellow Stray Kids' members. They believed that if Lee Know continues to get completely erased from group performances at year-end award shows, this could affect the K-pop industry's perception of him and potentially sabotage any future opportunities moving forward.
This is because year-end award shows are attended by important people with important connections. With Lee Know being deprived of moments that highlight his dance ability, his talent goes unseen.
On top of "LEE KNOW DESERVES BETTER," STAYs are trending "#JYPERespectLeeKnow" and "#JYPETreatLeeKnowBetter." Many are also emailing JYP Entertainment to bring this mistreatment to light.
JYP Entertainment has not responded to the backlash.
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Stray Kids will perform in Paris, France, in January 2024 as part of the Le Gala des Princes Jaunes charity event, which is led by Brigitte Macron, the First Lady of France.
Additionally, the group has plans for a third global tour and a fourth fan meeting in 2024, and there are also plans for a new album and a special album.
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