Felix Yongbok Lee (born 15 September 2000), known mononymously as Felix, is an Australian rapper and singer based in South Korea. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017.
In addition to his work with Stray Kids, Felix has worked as a host for the music program Pops in Seoul (2019–2020), and serves as a global ambassador for Louis Vuitton, a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF Korea, a face model for Samsung Galaxy, and a global ambassador for Gong Cha.
Early life
Felix Yongbok Lee[1] was born on 15 September 2000 in Seven Hills, Sydney, Australia.[2] He is of Korean descent and has two sisters, one older and one younger.[3]
During his childhood, Felix practiced taekwondo for twelve years, achieving a black belt and reportedly winning around 63 medals.[4]
Felix attended Metella Road Public School[5] and St Patrick's Marist College in Sydney before being scouted on the street[6] to audition as a trainee for, and subsequently signing with, South Korean record label JYP Entertainment at the age of 17.[7]
Initially, Felix found the difference between school life in Australia and trainee life in South Korea quite challenging,[8] compounded by working to reach fluency in the Korean language.[6][9] However, he was personally chosen by Stray Kids' leader, Bang Chan, to participate in the survival show after one year of training at JYP Entertainment.[6][10]
From 17 October to 19 December 2017, Felix appeared in the Mnet survival show Stray Kids, a show which ultimately allowed him to debut as a Stray Kids member.[11][12][13]
He faced elimination in the eighth episode, decided by Park Jin-young, the founder and CCO of JYP Entertainment. However, following careful consideration and a fan vote, Felix was reinstated in the group in the following episode.[6]
In 2018, Felix, along with the other Stray Kids members, was credited for the song lyrics for their pre-debut EP Mixtape.[14][15] Felix officially debuted with Stray Kids on 25 March 2018, through their debut showcase of the group, Stray Kids Unveil (Op. 01: I Am Not), at Jangchung Arena.[15][16] On the next day, Felix with Stray Kids released their EP titled I Am Not and the lead single "District 9" which they showcased during the debut showcase.[17] In this album, he also participated in the lyrics making of song "Mixtape #1".
Solo appearances, guest features, and SKZ-Record/Player
Individually, Felix was the host of the music program Pops in Seoul from July 2019 to January 2020.[18] In June 2022, Felix featured on his labelmate Nayeon's "No Problem" from her debut EP Im Nayeon.[19] Felix made a cameo appearance in the music video for his labelmate NiziU's South Korean debut single "Heartris" in October 2023.[20] In November 2024, he featured on Japanese singer Lisa's song "Reawaker", an opening theme for the second season of Japanese anime series Solo Leveling, subtitled Arise from the Shadow.[21]
His first solo song "Deep End" was included on Stray Kids' compilation album SKZ-Replay in December 2022, and during the group's 5-Star Dome Tour in 2023, he first performed his unreleased song "Rev It Up".[22][23]
Artistry
Together with Lee Know and Hyunjin, Felix is part of the main dance line of Stray Kids, a subunit commonly referred to by both the group and its fandom as DanceRacha, a play on the name of Stray Kids' production subunit, 3RACHA.[24]
He is noted for the precision, energy, and charisma he brings to dancing and performances overall.[9][25]
Felix is noted for having a deep voice,[6][25] which he makes conscious effort to use to maximum effect on Stray Kids' tracks.[24]
Influences and Influence
Felix first became interested in K-pop when he became aware of the group 2PM.[6] He enjoys a variety of pop music from all over the world, including the songs of Sam Smith.[26]
Known for his freckles and his platinum blond mullet,[27][28] Felix has been described by Teen Vogue as a "fashion star in the making",[29] and has been noted as having an ethereal,[9] elfin appearance.[6][30][31] He has expressed an interest in androgynous and gender neutral fashion,[31][32] and in 2024, British Vogue named him one of several male celebrities at the forefront of the "babygirl" aesthetic.[33]
He has cultivated an experimental image,[34] embracing colour and accessories including bags[35][36], jewellery,[36][37] and platform sneakers,[38] and enjoys using make up, hairstyles, and other visual styling to enhance his outfits.[31] In an interview he mentioned that growing up seeing creative and fashionable people express themselves via clothing inspired his own sense of style.[26]
On August 31, 2022, together with Hyunjin, Felix attended the Tod's Seoul event at Loop Station Iksun.[41] On September 5, 2022, Felix and Hyunjin attended the YSL Beauty X Dua Lipa event in Paris.[42]
In May 2024, Felix made his Met Gala debut with Stray Kids,[43] for which he gained viral attention.[9][36][37] His make up and hairstyling were noted for their "fairycore vibes", with some commentators drawing comparisons between Felix and famous fantasy characters such as Legolas from The Lord of the Rings.[30]
On April 29, 2023, Felix attended Louis Vuitton's Pre-Fall 2023 show in Seoul.[45] It was at this event that the brand's creative director of womenswear, Nicolas Ghesquière, met Felix and noted "his energy, his unique personality, and his audacious sense of style".[46] Felix has since been described as a "muse" of Ghesquière.[28][47] Felix later attended the 2024 Louis Vuitton cruise show in May 2023, and was dressed by the brand for Stray Kids' performance at Lollapalooza Paris 2023.[48]
In August 2023, Felix was chosen as the house ambassador for Louis Vuitton.[49][50][51] By October it was estimated the partnership had delivered approximately $4.5 million in media impact value for the brand.[52] Subsequently, Felix wore several items from the brand while performing on Stray Kids' 5-Star Dome Tour.[53] In October 2023, he attended Louis Vuitton's Spring-Summer 2024 show at Paris Fashion Week.[52] In November 2023, he was named one of GQ Korea's Men of the Year and featured on the cover of the magazine's December issue.[54][55]
In May 2024, he attended the Louis Vuitton cruise show 2025 in Barcelona.[56][57] A scheduling conflict meant Felix was unable to attend the Spring-Summer 2025 collection show in autumn 2024, but he worked with the brand on a variety of online promotional content for the show.[58]
In March 2025, Felix modelled items from the 'Soft Power' Spring-Summer 2025 collection for Louis Vuitton in Vogue Korea.[59] In May 2025, he attended the Louis Vuitton cruise show 2026 in Avignon.[27][35]
Louis Vuitton provided Felix with a variety of custom pieces to wear on Stray Kids' DominATE world tour.[60][61]
On 3 July 2025, Louis Vuitton announced that Felix had collaborated with the brand on the Silver Lockit 2025 limited edition jewellery collection, from which each sale would contribute to UNICEF.[62]
Runway model debut
Felix made his runway debut at Paris Fashion Week[63] for Louis Vuitton Women's Fall-Winter 2024 Collection at Cour Carrée on 5 March 2024,[32][64] including leading the runway's finale together with actress and model Jung Ho-yeon[65][66], who gave him advice on walking in heels.[31] On 10 March 2025, Felix made runway return at the Louis Vuitton Women's Fall-Winter 2025 Collection for Paris Fashion Week.[67][68]
Other endorsements and brand deals
As part of Stray Kids, Felix has worked with brands including Clio,[69] Nacific, and OHTNYC.[70] He has also worked with South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster.[71]
In 2021, together with bandmates and fellow DanceRacha members Lee Know and Hyunjin, Felix endorsed the Earthbeat sneaker for Etro.[72]
In February 2024, Felix modeled for Bulgari Parfum in a beauty pictorial for Vogue Korea.[26]
In 2020, Felix began consistent donations and sponsorship for the international children's rights organization Save the Children. His contributions have made him a member of the charity's honors club.[78] He also donated ₩50 million(US$38,294.74) for the relief effort following the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes.[79]
In 2023, he participated in the "Love Your W" campaign by W Korea to raise awareness about breast cancer.[80]
In January 2024, Felix donated ₩100 million(US$76,589.47) to the Korean Committee for UNICEF to help Laotian children living with poor sanitation and nutrition, making him the youngest member of the UNICEF Honors Club.[81] In February, Felix went to UNICEF's Laos project site and did volunteer work with his mother.[82][83] In celebration of his birthday that year, he also donated ₩50 million(US$38,294.74) to the UNICEF for nutrition and water sanitation support project of children in Laos and another ₩50 million(US$38,294.74) to the World Vision for breakfast support project of underprivileged children in Korea.[84]
In recognition of all his philanthropic acts, Felix was appointed as UNICEF goodwill ambassador for Korea.[85] On 23 December, the Korean Committee for UNICEF announced that Felix would be joining the 'UNICEF Team' campaign with Kim Yuna, Kim Hye-soo, and Faker.[86]
Personal life
Felix is a keen amateur baker[6] and has brought his homemade baked goods to a variety of shows and events for his bandmates, production staff, and fellow idols.[24]
In February 2022, Felix was diagnosed with intervertebral disc herniation, that has presented challenges for his performances of more physically taxing choreography, but which he works to overcome with physiotherapy.[87]
On 15 February 2025, Felix was involved in a car accident resulting in an injury which was initially reported as a fracture in his arm,[88] but was later clarified as a pinched nerve near the site of a childhood injury,[89] resulting in him being unable to attend Stray Kids' fan meeting scheduled for 16 February.[90]
1 2 3 Later in 2021 the song got revised and remastered then rereleased with different title for album SKZ2021, therefore Woojin's name got removed from the credit
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↑ Moon, Wan-sik (7 March 2023). 스키즈 필릭스, 꾸준한 기부로 아너스클럽 멤버 위촉[SKZ Felix appointed as Honors Club member through consistent donations]. Star News Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 9 January 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
↑ Kim, Shin; Lee, Ye-jin; Kim, Ji-yeon (16 November 2023). "선한 영향력 전파에 동참한 필릭스, 리더즈 그리고 문가영"[Love Your W 2023 Celebs Part 1]. W korea (in Korean). Retrieved 23 July 2025.
↑ Lee, Jeong-beom (20 March 2024). 라오스 방문한 스키즈 필릭스, 어린이에게 희망 전하다[SKZ Felix visited Laos, bringing hope to children]. X Sports News (in Korean). Retrieved 24 December 2024.
↑ Jang, Jeong-yoon (18 July 2024). 필릭스, 휴가 반납→라오스 봉사..."1억 기부도 아쉬워" (라스)[Felix gives up his vacation to volunteer in Laos... "Even donating 100 million won is disappointing" (Radio Star)]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved 24 December 2024.
↑ Kim, Ji-hye (23 September 2024). 스트레이 키즈 필릭스, 유니세프 한국위원회 친선대사 됐다..선한 영향력[공식][Stray Kids Felix Becomes UNICEF Korea Goodwill Ambassador.. Good Influence [Official]]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on 24 September 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
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