Felix (rapper) explained

Felix
Native Name Lang:ko
Birth Name:Felix Yongbok Lee
Birth Date:15 September 2000
Birth Place:Sydney, Australia
Years Active:2017–present
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Instrument:Vocals
Label:JYP
Current Member Of:Stray Kids
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Hangul:이용복
Rr:I Yongbok
Mr:I Yongbok
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.

Early life and education

Felix Yongbok Lee was born on 15 September 2000 in Seven Hills, Sydney, Australia. He is of Korean descent and has two sisters, one older and one younger.

Born and raised in the Greater Western Sydney region, Felix attended Metella Road Public School[1] and St Patrick's Marist College before signing with South Korean record label JYP Entertainment.[2] In February 2017, Felix relocated to Seoul, South Korea.

Felix practiced Taekwondo for twelve years as a child and has won a total of 63 medals.

Career

2017–present: Debut with Stray Kids and solo endeavors

See main article: Stray Kids (TV program) and Stray Kids.

From 17 October to 19 December 2017, Felix appeared in the Mnet survival show Stray Kids, a show which allowed him to debut as a Stray Kids member.[3] [4] [5] 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] He faced elimination in the eight 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.[7]

In 2018, Felix, along with the other Stray Kids members, was credited for the song lyrics for their pre-debut EP Mixtape.[8] [9] 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.[10] 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.[11] In this album, he also participated in the lyrics making of song "Mixtape #1".

Individually, Felix was the host of the music program Pops in Seoul from July 2019 to January 2020.[12] In June 2022, Felix featured on his labelmate Nayeon's "No Problem" from her debut EP Im Nayeon.[13] 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".[14] [15] Felix made a cameo appearance in the music video for his labelmate NiziU's South Korean debut single "Heartris" in October 2023.[16] In February 2024, Billboard ranked Felix seventh in their K-Pop Artist 100.[17]

As of November 2024, Felix has 24 song credits registered under his name with the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA). 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.[18]

Other ventures

Fashion

In August 2023, Felix was chosen as the house ambassador for Louis Vuitton.[19] 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.[20] [21] 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.[22] In May 2024, he made his Met Gala debut with Stray Kids as the guest of Tommy Hilfiger,[23] and attended Louis Vuitton cruise show 2025 in Barcelona.[24] [25] Felix made his New York Fashion Week debut at the Tommy Hilfiger Spring-Summer 2025 show in September 2024, attending as a guest alongside Lee Know.[26]

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.[27] He also donated for the relief effort following the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes.[28] In January 2024, Felix donated 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.[29] In celebration of his birthday that year, he also donated to the UNICEF for nutrition and water sanitation support project of children in Laos and another to the World Vision for breakfast support project of underprivillage children in Korea.[30] In the same month, Felix was appointed as UNICEF goodwill ambassador for Korea.[31]

Personal life

In February 2022, Felix was diagnosed with intervertebral disk herniation, which has limited his participation in performances.[32]

Discography

Songs

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
DL
[33] 		HUN
[34] 		NZ
Hot
[35] 		SGP
Reg.
[36] 		US
World
[37]
As lead artist
"Who?"
2018— — — — —I Am Who
"Wow"
2020— — — — 12In Life
"Surfin'"
202129 — — — —Noeasy
"Muddy Water"
202226 — — — —Oddinary
"Taste"
32 — 23 — 9Maxident
"Deep End"178 — — — —SKZ-Replay
"Because" (Korean: 좋으니까)
— — — — —
"Up All Night" (Korean: 오늘 밤 나는 불을 켜)
— — — — —
"Snain"
2023— — — — —
"Unfair"2024— — — — —Hop
As featured artist
"No Problem"
202231 30 — 25 10Im Nayeon
"Reawaker"
2025
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Songwriting credits

All song credits are adapted from KOMCA, unless stated otherwise.[38]

YearSong TitleArtistAlbumLyricsMusic
CreditWithCreditWith
2018"Glow"Stray KidsMixtapecolspan="2"
"Mixtape #1"I Am Notcolspan="2"
"Who"I Am Who
"Mixtape #2"I Am Who
"Mixtape #3"I Am You
2019"Mixtape #4"
"Mixtape #5"
"Wow"Lee Know, Hyunjin, FelixIn Lifecolspan="2"
2021"Because"
Changbin, FelixSKZ-Replaycolspan="2"
"Surfin"Lee Know, Changbin, FelixNoeasy
"Placebo"Stray KidsSKZ2021
"Behind The Light"
"For You"
"Hoodie Season"
"Broken Compass"
"#Lovestay"SKZ-Replaycolspan="2"
2022"Muddy Water"Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, FelixOddinary
"Taste"Lee Know, Hyunjin, FelixMaxident
"Deep End"FelixSKZ-Replay
2023"FNF"Stray Kids5-Star
"Superbowl"colspan="2"
"Rev It Up"Felix
2024"Runners"Stray KidsAte
"Unfair"FelixHop
Total = 24 songs

Filmography

Hosting

Videography

Music video appearances

Notes and References

  1. [SKZ VLOG] Felix : Sunshine Vlog 5 in Australia ]. 1 December 2022 . Stray Kids . 18 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240124060334/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzC8HiTm5es . 24 January 2024 . live . YouTube.
  2. Web site: Mitchell . Ashlee . 2 November 2020 . Stray Kids . 25 October 2024 . EUPHORIA. . en-US.
  3. Web site: JYP 리얼리티 쇼 'Stray Kids' . 22 October 2024 . . ko.
  4. Benjamin . Jeff . 8 September 2022 . Stray Kids Timeline: How the Boy Band Grew Into Stars . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230525001027/https://www.billboard.com/pro/stray-kids-timeline-history-members/ . 25 May 2023 . 11 December 2023 . Billboard.
  5. Web site: Lee . Ee-jin . 13 December 2017 . ko:[전일야화] '스트레이 키즈' 리더 방찬의 진심, 전원 데뷔 성공할까 . [All Night Story] 'Stray Kids' Leader Bang Chan's Sincerity, Will All Members Succeed in Debuting? . https://www.xportsnews.com/article/923110 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240911140747/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/923110 . 11 September 2024 . 24 October 2024 . Xports News . Korean.
  6. Web site: Ziwei . Puah . 23 November 2021 . Stray Kids' Felix reveals he was handpicked by group leader Bang Chan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240802111751/https://www.nme.com/news/music/stray-kids-felix-handpicked-by-leader-bang-chan-3102410 . 2 August 2024 . 23 October 2024 . NME.
  7. Web site: Glasby . Taylor . 23 November 2021 . The evolution of Stray Kids' Felix Lee . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220201113639/https://www.gq.com.au/entertainment/music/felix-lee-stray-kids-interview/image-gallery/a973f83f5dc07dc6454b1e0d548f1214 . 1 February 2022 . 25 November 2023 . GQ Australia.
  8. News: 8 January 2018 . 'JYP 기대주' 스트레이 키즈, 프리 데뷔 앨범 발매… "수록 전곡 자작곡" . 'JYP Rising Star' Stray Kids Releases Pre-Debut Album... "All Songs Included Are Self-Composed" . 23 October 2024 . The Chosun Ilbo.
  9. News: Yoon . Min-sik . 6 March 2018 . JYP's Stray Kids to officially debut on March 25 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240712223822/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180306000529 . 12 July 2024 . 23 October 2024 . The Korea Herald.
  10. Web site: Dam-young . Hong . 25 March 2018 . JYP's Stray Kids debuts with 'District 9' . 22 October 2024 . . en.
  11. Web site: 25 March 2018 . ko:스트레이키즈 현진, '귀엽게 뿌~우!' (쇼케이스) . https://m.sedaily.com/NewsView/1RX4A34JN2#cb . 22 October 2024 . . ko.
  12. News: Lee . Jeong-soo . 19 June 2019 . ko:스트레이 키즈 필릭스, 아리랑TV '팝스 인 서울' 단독 MC 발탁 . https://en.seoul.co.kr/news/entertainment/broadcastN/2019/06/19/20190619500029 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231112054552/https://en.seoul.co.kr/news/entertainment/broadcastN/2019/06/19/20190619500029 . 12 November 2023 . 11 December 2023 . Seoul En . ko.
  13. News: Ziwei . Puah . 24 June 2022 . TWICE's Nayeon makes her solo debut with 'POP!' . live . 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 . 24 June 2022 . 9 December 2023 . NME.
  14. News: Park . So-young . 16 December 2022 . ko:역시 스트레이 키즈!..멤버 전원 '자작 솔로곡' 디지털 앨범 발표 . http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112008732 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221216084005/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112008732 . 16 December 2022 . 16 December 2022 . . ko.
  15. News: Ji . Min-kyung . 30 October 2023 . ko:"도쿄돔도 접수" 스트레이 키즈, 퍼포먼스 맛집→팬사랑 빛났다 [SKZ in 도쿄돔①] . https://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112212435 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231211191716/https://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112212435 . 11 December 2023 . 9 December 2023 . . ko.
  16. News: Choi . Jae-hyuk . 11 November 2023 . NiziU(니쥬), 클라스가 다르다 데뷔곡 'HEARTRIS' 뮤비 유튜브 5000만 뷰 돌파! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231211191717/https://www.cbci.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=452918 . 11 December 2023 . 9 December 2023 . CBC News . ko.
  17. Benjamin . Jeff . 27 February 2024 . The 2024 Billboard K-Pop Artist 100 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240319093855/https://www.billboard.com/lists/k-pop-artist-100-list-2024-ranked/felix/ . 19 March 2024 . 28 October 2024 . Billboard . en-US.
  18. News: LiSAとStray Kidsフィリックスのコラボ曲が「俺だけレベルアップな件」第2期OPテーマに . 27 November 2024 . . 27 November 2024 . ja.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. Diderich. Joelle. Celebrities Front Row at Louis Vuitton Cruise 2025: Felix, Liu Yifei, Sophie Turner and More. 24 May 2024. subscription. WWD. 24 May 2024. 24 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240524141030/https://wwd.com/eye/parties/celebrities-front-row-louis-vuitton-cruise-2025-ready-to-wear-1236399720/. live.
  25. Nesvig. Kara. Stray Kids's Felix Looked Princely at Louis Vuitton Cruise 2025 Show – See Photos. 24 May 2024. Teen Vogue. 24 May 2024. 24 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240524141030/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/stray-kidss-felix-louis-vuitton-cruise-2025-show-see-photos. live.
  26. Web site: Momenian . Donya . 8 September 2024 . Stray Kids Members Lee Know and Felix Made Their New York Fashion Week Debut at Tommy Hilfiger Spring-Summer 2025 — See Photos . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240926180747/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/stray-kids-lee-know-felix-tommy-hilfiger-spring-summer-2025-nyfw-show-see-photos . 26 September 2024 . 30 September 2024 . Teen Vogue.
  27. Web site: Moon . Wan-sik . 7 March 2023 . ko:스키즈 필릭스, 꾸준한 기부로 아너스클럽 멤버 위촉 . SKZ Felix appointed as Honors Club member through consistent donations . https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2023030707053288349 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240109051246/https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2023030707053288349 . 9 January 2024 . 25 November 2023 . Star News Korea . ko.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. News: Go. Seung-hee. ko:스트레이 키즈 필릭스, 생일 맞아 1억 원 기부..."아이들의 마음, 지켜주고 싶다". Stray Kids Felix Donates 100 Million won on his birthday..."I want to protect the children's heart". https://news.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20240920050372. 20 September 2024. Herald Corporation. 20 September 2024. ko. 20 September 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240920043106/https://news.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20240920050372. live.
  31. News: Kim . Ji-hye . ko:스트레이 키즈 필릭스, 유니세프 한국위원회 친선대사 됐다..선한 영향력[공식] . Stray Kids Felix Becomes UNICEF Korea Goodwill Ambassador.. Good Influence [Official] . http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202409231316040771246_1 . 23 September 2024 . . 23 September 2024 . ko . 24 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240924061615/http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202409231316040771246_1 . live .
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. Peaks on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales:
    • Wow. Billboard. 26 September 2020. subscription. 28 October 2024. 19 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230719192523/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2020-09-26/. live.
    • 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.
  38. Web site: Song Registered under Lee Felix Yongbok (10018184). KOMCA. 12 June 2024. 4 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210204212452/https://www.komca.or.kr/srch2/srch_01_popup_mem_right.jsp?S_MB_CD=10018184. live.
  39. News: Kim. Dong-gyu. JYP 새 얼굴, '스트레이 키즈(Stray Kids)' 서창빈, 황현진, 필릭스 공개. JYP New Face, 'Stray Kids' Seo Chang-bin, Hwang Hyun-jin, Felix Revealed. 11 October 2024. Sports Kyunghyang. 12 October 2017. ko.

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