Felix (rapper) explained
Felix |
Birth Name: | Felix Yongbok Lee |
Birth Date: | 15 September 2000 |
Birth Place: | Sydney, Australia |
Years Active: | 2017–present |
Module: | Embed: | yes | Instrument: | Vocals | Current Member Of: | Stray Kids |
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Module2: | Child: | yes | Headercolor: | transparent | Hangul: | 이용복 | Hanja: | 李龍馥 | Rr: | I Yong-bok | Mr: | Yi Yongbok |
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Signature: | Signature of Felix Lee (Stray Kids).svg |
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.[1]
Early life
Felix Yongbok Lee was born on 15 September 2000 in Seven Hills, Sydney, Australia to Korean immigrant parents, and is the middle child between two sisters. Felix practiced taekwondo for twelve years as a child and has won a total of 63 medals. In Australia, he attended Metella Road Public School[2] and St Patrick's Marist College.
Career
2017–present: Pre-debut, Stray Kids and solo activities
See main article: Stray Kids (TV program) and Stray Kids.
Felix began as a trainee at JYP Entertainment in February 2017. He was personally chosen by Stray Kids' leader, Bang Chan, making him the sixth member of the band to be selected.[3] Felix continued to train with Stray Kids until the broadcast of the survival show, also titled Stray Kids.[4] During this show, he faced elimination in the eighth episode, decided by Park Jin-young, the founder of JYP Entertainment. However, following careful consideration and a fan vote, Felix was reinstated in the group in the following episode. Stray Kids then released their pre-debut EP Mixtape, before making their official debut with the EP I Am Not on 25 March 2018.[5]
Individually, he was the host of the music program Pops in Seoul from July 2019 to January 2020.[6] In June 2022, Felix featured on his labelmate Nayeon's "No Problem" from her debut EP Im Nayeon.[7] 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".[8] [9] Felix made a cameo appearance in the music video for his labelmate NiziU's South Korean debut single "Heartris" in October 2023.[10]
Other ventures
Fashion
Felix was chosen as the house ambassador for Louis Vuitton in August 2023.[11] In November 2023, he was named one of GQ Koreas Men of the Year and featured on the cover of the magazine's December issue.[12] [13] Felix made his runway debut at Paris Fashion Week for Louis Vuitton Women's Fall-Winter 2024 Collection at Cour Carrée on 5 March 2024.[14] In May 2024, he made his Met Gala debut with Stray Kids as the guest of Tommy Hilfiger,[15] and attended Louis Vuitton cruise show 2025 in Barcelona.[16] [17]
Philanthropy
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.[18] He also donated (US$38,500 as of 2023) for the relief effort following the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes.[19] In January 2024, Felix donated (US$76,100 as of 2024) 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.[20]
Personal life
In February 2022, Felix was diagnosed with intervertebral disk herniation, which has limited his participation in performances before.[21]
Discography
Songs
Songwriting credits
All song credits are adapted from KOMCA, unless stated otherwise.[27]
Filmography
Television Shows
Videography
Music video appearances
Notes and References
- Stray Kids Timeline: How the Boy Band Grew Into Stars. Billboard. Benjamin. Jeff. 8 September 2022. 11 December 2023. 25 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230525001027/https://www.billboard.com/pro/stray-kids-timeline-history-members/. live.
- [SKZ VLOG] Felix : Sunshine Vlog 5 in Australia ]. 2022-12-01 . Stray Kids . 2024-07-18 . YouTube.
- Web site: The evolution of Stray Kids' Felix Lee. GQ Australia. Glasby. Taylor. 23 November 2021. 25 November 2023. 1 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220201113639/https://www.gq.com.au/entertainment/music/felix-lee-stray-kids-interview/image-gallery/a973f83f5dc07dc6454b1e0d548f1214. live.
- Web site: JYP new boyband project named 'Stray Kids'. Kpop Herald. Yoon. Min-sik. 21 September 2017. 26 September 2017. 26 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170926235653/http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201709211554230088251_2. live.
- News: 스트레이 키즈, K팝 데뷔곡 역대급 조회 수 기록...MV 공개 24시간 만. Sports Today. ko. Choo. Seung-hyun. 28 March 2018. 9 December 2023. 11 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231211191717/https://stoo.com/article.php?aid=44933553553. live.
- News: 스트레이 키즈 필릭스, 아리랑TV '팝스 인 서울' 단독 MC 발탁. Seoul En. ko. Lee. Jeong-soo. 19 June 2019. 11 December 2023. 12 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231112054552/https://en.seoul.co.kr/news/entertainment/broadcastN/2019/06/19/20190619500029. live.
- News: TWICE's Nayeon makes her solo debut with 'POP!'. NME. Ziwei. Puah. 24 June 2022. 9 December 2023. 24 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220624073305/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/twice-nayeon-solo-debut-pop-music-video-felix-stray-kids-wonstein-3254783. live.
- News: 역시 스트레이 키즈!..멤버 전원 '자작 솔로곡' 디지털 앨범 발표. Osen. ko. Park. So-young. 16 December 2022. 16 December 2022. 16 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221216084005/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112008732. live.
- News: "도쿄돔도 접수" 스트레이 키즈, 퍼포먼스 맛집→팬사랑 빛났다 [SKZ in 도쿄돔①]]. Osen. ko. Ji. Min-kyung. 30 October 2023. 9 December 2023. 11 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231211191716/https://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112212435. live.
- News: NiziU(니쥬), 클라스가 다르다 데뷔곡 'HEARTRIS' 뮤비 유튜브 5000만 뷰 돌파!. CBC News. ko. Choi. Jae-hyuk. 11 November 2023. 9 December 2023. 11 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231211191717/https://www.cbci.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=452918. live.
- Web site: Stray Kids' Felix is Louis Vuitton's Newest Ambassador. Teen Vogue. Nesvig. Kara. 22 August 2023. 25 November 2023. 5 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230905040912/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/stray-kids-felix-louis-vuitton-ambassador. live.
- Web site: Fans hail STRAY KIDS' Felix as 'the main event' as he attends GQ Night in Korea. Hindustan Times. 7 December 2023. 13 January 2024. 13 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240113131144/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/fans-hail-stray-kids-felix-as-the-main-event-as-he-attends-gq-night-in-korea-101701957631836.html. live.
- Web site: Stray Kids Member Felix Covers GQ Korea 2023 Men Of The Year Issue. Male Model Scene. admin. 15 November 2023. 13 January 2024. 7 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231207220236/https://www.malemodelscene.net/covers/stray-kids-felix-gq-korea/. live.
- News: K-Pop Superstar Felix of Stray Kids Stuns in Louis Vuitton Fall Winter 2024 Show. The Hollywood Reporter. Fell. Nicole. 5 March 2024. 6 March 2024. 5 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240305234948/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/style/k-pop-star-felix-stray-kids-louis-vuitton-2024-show-1235843659/. live.
- Stray Kids Make Met Gala Debut in Tommy Hilfiger. Billboard. Aniftos. Rania. 6 May 2024. 6 May 2024. 6 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240506233837/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/stray-kids-met-gala-debut-tommy-hilfiger-1235675324/. live.
- Diderich. Joelle. Celebrities Front Row at Louis Vuitton Cruise 2025: Felix, Liu Yifei, Sophie Turner and More. May 24, 2024. subscription. WWD. May 24, 2024.
- Nesvig. Kara. Stray Kids's Felix Looked Princely at Louis Vuitton Cruise 2025 Show – See Photos. May 24, 2024. Teen Vogue. May 24, 2024.
- Web site: ko:스키즈 필릭스, 꾸준한 기부로 아너스클럽 멤버 위촉. SKZ Felix appointed as Honors Club member through consistent donations. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003134135. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Moon. Wan-sik. 7 March 2023. 25 November 2023. 25 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231125215429/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003134135. live.
- Web site: Korean stars donate for victims of earthquake in Turkey, Syria. Manila Bulletin. Hicap. Jonathan. 18 February 2023. 25 November 2023. 25 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231125221557/https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/18/korean-stars-donate-for-victims-of-earthquake-in-turkey-syria. live.
- News: Stray Kids' Felix donates 100 million won to Laotian children. Korea JoongAng Daily. Kim. Ji-ye. 4 January 2024. 5 January 2024. 3 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240203201751/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-01-04/entertainment/kpop/Stray-Kids-Felix-donates-100-million-won-to-Laotian-children/1951162. live.
- News: Stray Kids member Felix suffers back injury, to "limit" participation in upcoming show. NME. Suacillo. Angela. 9 February 2022. 13 December 2023. 13 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231213030449/https://www.nme.com/news/music/stray-kids-felix-back-injury-limit-participation-upcoming-show-3157520. live.
- Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
- Web site: Surfin'. 22–28 August 2021. 11 December 2023. 5 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230405062137/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=35&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
- Web site: Muddy Water. 13–19 March 2022. 11 December 2023. 16 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230816201250/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=12&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
- Web site: No Problem. 19–25 June 2022. 11 December 2023. 18 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220718123642/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=28&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
- Web site: Taste. 2–8 October 2022. 11 December 2023. 13 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221013042111/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=41&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
- Web site: Deep End. 18–24 December 2022. 11 December 2023. 29 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221229042221/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=52&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
- Web site: Single Top 40 slágerlista – Hivatalos magyar slágerlisták. MAHASZ. hu. 11 December 2023. 1 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221001131024/https://slagerlistak.hu/single-top-40-slagerlista/2022/26. live.
- Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 17 October 2022. 15 October 2022. 18 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221018135910/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5428. live.
- Web site: RIAS Top Charts Week 26 (24 – 30 Jun 2022). RIAS. 5 July 2022. 11 December 2023. 5 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220705062256/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/#1562208279199-5ec9aa23-80dc.
- Peaks on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales:
- No Problem. Billboard. subscription. 9 July 2022. 11 December 2023. 13 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220713173515/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2022-07-09/. live.
- Taste. Billboard. subscription. 22 October 2022. 11 December 2023. 19 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230719234802/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2022-10-22/. live.
- Web site: Song Registered under Lee Felix Yongbok (10018184). KOMCA. June 12, 2024.